[Comm-partners] Tuesday Tidbits - Basic Needs

Tue Jul 8 16:02:15 PDT 2025

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Hello District 5 Self-Sufficiency, Oregon Eligibility Partnership, and Child Welfare Staff and Community Partners,

Tuesday Tidbits are short, specific info bites you can use and share to increase collective knowledge of Lane County's wide-ranging community resource landscape.
Below you will find Basic Needs resources being offered in and for our local community.

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[cid:image004.jpg at 01DBF021.A8B012A0]COOLING CENTER INFORMATION
Where do I go to Cool Down?<https://cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_3585797/File/Government/County%20Departments/Health%20and%20Human%20Services/Public%20Health/Heat%20Guidance/Where%20do%20I%20go%20to%20cool%20down%20ENG%20July%201st.pdf?_gl=1*dajg5*_ga*MTgzMTkyMTQxOC4xNzUyMDEzNTg2*_ga_G30BCGQ9RY*czE3NTIwMTM1ODYkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTIwMTM2MTAkajM2JGwwJGgw&_gl=1*dajg5*_ga*MTgzMTkyMTQxOC4xNzUyMDEzNTg2*_ga_G30BCGQ9RY*czE3NTIwMTM1ODYkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTIwMTM2MTAkajM2JGwwJGgw>
www.lanecounty.org/cooling<http://www.lanecounty.org/cooling>
Please know that each cooling space has its own threshold for activating and these notations are included on the Cooling Spaces website, as applicable.  As we head towards the upcoming holiday next weekend, all cooling spaces hours of operation and planned closures are included on the above website and will continue to be updated as necessary.
See attached booklet from Black Thistle Street Aid<https://www.blackthistlestreetaid.org/> for more important tips!

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[cid:image006.png at 01DBF021.A8B012A0]ODHS RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Our programs include food benefits (SNAP), cash assistance, services for refugees, domestic violence support, and support for youth experiencing homelessness.
Check out the new Oregon Eligibility Partnership page<https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/providers-partners/benefits-eligibility/Pages/default.aspx> to learn more about connecting folks in our community to medical, food, cash, and childcare benefits.

The Self-Sufficiency Program Partner page<https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/providers-partners/self-sufficiency/Pages/default.aspx> include resources for partners and information about partner engagement opportunities, including Partner meetings. The next one will be on July 10th, 2:05-2:55pm.

The SSP Partner Meeting meets the second Thursday of each month from 2:05-2:55 p.m. Pacific Time.
This meeting is a forum for updates, discussion, feedback and questions about self-sufficiency programs and other related subject matter. For more information, subscribe to the Self-Sufficiency Partner listserv.<https://omls.oregon.gov/mailman/listinfo/self-sufficiencypartners>

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Springfield - Eugene Tenant Association (SETA)<https://www.springfieldeugenetenantassociation.com/join> [cid:image010.jpg at 01DBF021.A8B012A0] offers a variety of housing resources.

  *   Lane County Housing Navigators Quick Reference Guide<https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1sRlQi-PQMz_Js5mgfoXZWr6ZZo30VA9HGHtC7Vtlvac/edit?usp=sharing>

                 *   One slide quick information about organizations who attend Housing Navigators Meetings

  *   Overview of Lane County Homelessness Prevention and Diversion Programs<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QCX8FNsATAqqN1X6rbuNOskUAnKL1oQk/view?usp=drive_link>

                 *   Quick introductions to various programs and resources related to homelessness  prevention and diversion

  *   New Fast Facts Brochures<https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_zDowWTYYOapF_mckwrXsE3mw9eWSzod> on the following subjects:

     *   Applications & Screening Fees
     *   Discrimination & Accommodations
     *   Habitability & Repairs
     *   Housing Search & Rental Agreements
     *   Moving Out & Security Deposits
     *   Termination Notices

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Please email D5Communications at odhsoha.oregon.gov<mailto:D5Communications at odhsoha.oregon.gov> with your questions, comments, suggestions, or requests.

Community Partners interested in subscribing or unsubscribing to this email distribution list, please visit https://omls.oregon.gov/mailman/listinfo/comm-partners.

Thanks,

Tricia Merrick (Pronouns<https://www.mypronouns.org/>: she/her/hers)
Community Partnership Coordinator/Program Analyst 1
D5 Equity and Inclusion Committee Co-Chair
Oregon Department of Human Services - Self-Sufficiency Program
101 30th St., Springfield, OR 97478
Cell Phone:  541-321-5235
Oregon Child Abuse Hotline Number:  1-855-503-SAFE (7233) *24/7
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Vision: Safety, health and independence for all Oregonians
We are guided by these core values in our daily work:  Integrity, Innovation, Respect, Service Equity, Responsibility, Stewardship, and Professionalism

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