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ENERGY ASSISTANCE
2018 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has begun.
If you haven't received LIHEAP before, and are a senior or a person with disabilities, call your local Community Connections office to see if you financially qualify and to schedule an appointment.
LIHEAP opens to the general public starting December 1, 2018.
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Transportation
Available for
Veterans
Are you a veteran in Baker or Wallowa County? Would you like free transportation to medical appointments? Community Connection can provide those rides to you. We were sucessful in acquiring a Highly Rural Veterans Transportation Grant that is specific to veterans who live in rural counties, and need or want transportation to medical appointments. If you or someone you know is interested in more information or would like to schedule a ride, please call Jodi at 541-523-6591 in Baker County and Danielle at 541-426-3840 in Wallowa County.
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The ADRC has trained, professional staff to provide guided assistance to help individuals and their families with immediate needs, or help plan for the future when choosing services, and can also help them learn about local public and privately paid options. The ADRC website is an auxiliary tool with the meat of the program being the personal, one-on-one attention.
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Entree Sponsors
are needed for
2019
Union County call 541-963-7532
Baker County call 541-523-6591
Wallowa County call 541-426-3840
Put your tax dollars to work and sponsor a meal at your local dining center.
Union County
Emergency
Notification System
This service, powered by AlertSense, allows fire, police, and other emergency response agencies to issue emergency alerts to warn citizens of events such as need for immediate evacuation, crime/imminent danger, and local area emergencies.
Since many households no longer utilize traditional land-based telephone lines, we urge all individuals and businesses in the county to register and provide your additional contact methods to ensure that we can alert you in the event of an emergency.
/http://union-county.org/union-county-emergency-notification-system/
Free Classes:
Did you know that Oregon Care Partners offers more than 60 free online trainings?
These classes can be taken at anytime, anywhere, providing maximum flexibility and convenience for busy caregivers. Online trainings are self-paced and most take only an hour to complete. Trainings cover many topics on Alzhemeir's and dementia care.
Call 1-800-930-6851 if you have questions.
The intercity bus from Joseph to La Grande, runs three days a week for your convenience. Schedules are available in the office or online. If you would like more information please call 541-426-3840.
Click on the bus for link to schedule.
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Mission Statement
The mission of Community Connection of Northeast Oregon, Inc. is to advocate for and assist senior citizens, children, low-income persons and persons with disabilities in attaining basic human needs and in becoming more self-sufficient.
This will be accomplished by providing direct client services; stimulating a more efficient use of existing resources; broadening the available resource base; and providing decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing for low and moderate income persons.
Volunteers needed:
Baker County
Serving Group for the 2nd Monday of the month
cashier and registrar for every Monday
Bingo cashier and caller
MOW Driver, fill-in
Call 541-523-6591
Walllowa County
Call 541-426-3840
Union County
Call 541-963-7532
Baker County
Oregon Law Center (OLC) is a non-profit law firm that gives free legal assistance to low-income individuals. OLC will provide private consultations with an attorney to elligible low-income individuals with civil legal problems. Call 1-888-250-9877 for more information.
Union County
and
Wallowa County
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is a non-profit law firm that gives free legal assistance to low-income individuals. LASO provides free consultations with an attorney in La Grande or Enterprise or by telephone. Call 1-800-843-1115 or 541-276-6685 for an appointment. Find more legal information at oregonlawhelp.com
New Class Listed
Health Promotion
Disease Prevention
Living Well with Chronic Conditions
Chronic Pain Self Management Program
Diabetes Self-Management Program
National Diabetes Prevention Program
Call Kathy at
541-963-3186
for more information
or to register.
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Northeast Oregon Public Transit
Fresh Alliance
Fresh Alliance brings nutritious food to our neighbors in need and is a key component of Oregon Food Bank's commitment to increase the nutritional quality of the food distributed.
We work closely with local grocers and retailers to pick up donations of nutritious, perishable food.
Since its inception in 2001, Fresh Alliance has diverted more than 80 million pounds of food from waste and compost, and has been replicated by food banks across the country.
Fresh Alliance offered Monday - Friday at the Union County Senior Center, Offering fresh produce and baked goods
Twice a year, Community Connection of Northeast Oregon Inc.’s Housing Resource Center hosts a six hour Homebuying Education Workshop for first-time homebuyers in the four counties we service, (Baker, Grant, Union and Wallowa), for a total of eight classes. Our goal is to educate first-time homebuyers in the homeownership process. Our workshops consist of the basic foundational elements of the home buying process, utilizing professionals for each of the following categories: 1) Financial Preparation; 2) Loan Familiarity and Process; 3) Real Estate; and 4) Closing and Title.
Recently, Kevin Spencer, a loan originator from Umpqua Bank who has been one of our lender presenters for these workshops for the past six years, was nominated for a Community Leadership Award from Umpqua. He was awarded a runner-up prize and Umpqua made a $1,000 donation to Community Connection for the work we do in educating our community on the homebuying process.
Program News
Wallowa County - Enterprise Senior Center
Tax Appointments
We are now scheduling tax preparation appointments for seniors and low income individuals. We will have openings Wednesdays in February, and Fridays in Feb, March and April. There is no fee, but donations are gratefully accepted. To make an appointment call 541-426-3840.
Baker County - Baker City Senior Center
There will be no tax preparation at Community Connection Baker this year, as AARP was not able to recruit a new volunteer in charge of the Tax Preparation program for our area. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming an AARP tax preparer please call (888) 687-2277. If you need your taxes done you can call (541) 963-7532 and may be able to make an appointment at Community Connection in La Grande
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Go to our job openings page for a listing of current jobs available.
Community Connection
is taking names for the
Housing Rehabilitation Program
2018
KIDS CLUB
DISCOUNT CARDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
Decorative Wreaths
For Sale
$30
Just in time for the Holidays. Visit our Facebook page for more designs.
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Where Healthy Food is
Fun, Fast, Tasty and
Fits Your Budget
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Baker County Senior Center
Exercise Classes
Tai Ji Quan Moving for Better Balance
10 am Tuesdays
Tai Chi Movement for Better Balance
11 am Tuesdays
Stretch & Flex
Monday & Thursday
9 am
For more information please call 541-523-6591.
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National Do Not Call List
You can register your phone or cell phone on the do not call list by calling 1-888-382-1222 from the phone you want to register; or go to the website at: https://www.donotcall.gov
The telemarketing and robo calls should stop once your phone number has been on the registry for 31 days.
Come join our
Chair Exercise Class
at the Union County Senior Center
1504 Albany, La Grande
Monday - Wednesday - Friday
Arrive by 10:00 a.m.
For more information contact
Joan @ 541-663-1983
Everyone is welcome!!!