Finding help for a family in need when hard times hit can be a confusing process and seem impossible. That's changing thanks to Melissa Baurer's work at the Service Integration Team. She works at Santiam Hospital and helps build collaboration among school districts, state agencies, faith groups, nonprofits and private donors to ensure everyone has their basic needs met. In the 2018-2019 report, the three regional teams – Cascade, North Santiam and Santiam Canyon – brought a total value of $63,455 to benefit those most in need.