The Giving Town

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Brian Love shares his heart for the town of Newberg and tells us why giving back to the community is so important to him. We also discussed what it means to "change the narrative" and how that idea can help us grow together as a community.

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What do you do when you need some help but you've run out of options? The Service Integration Teams (SITs) website explains it best:

Sometimes people need a little extra help paying rent, or help with a heat bill in a cold winter month. An urgent prescription or medical bill can derail a budget. The SITs can address issues like an urgent prescription or medical bill. They also help local food banks and other local non-profits when there are not enough supplies like personal hygiene products, clothing and toiletries.

Needs are varied and unique for each community

Each community might need something different or unique. SITs review requests when no other options are available, or when the full expense can’t be covered. Requests typically average no more than $300. Funds are for a one-time crisis in one of the following categories:

• Basic Needs: Food, clothing and personal items
• Community Development: Community events and activities
• Education: Classes, tuition, fees, literacy programs for adults or children
• Extra-Curricular: Fees, materials or clothing needed to participate in extracurricular activity
• Health: Prescriptions, co-pays, rides to medical and dental appointments, etc.
• Supplies: Goods or equipment to carry out activities or programs
• Urgent Needs: Emergency housing or utility assistance
• Youth Development: Leadership/learning opportunities not part of regular school programs

Source: https://yamhillcco.org/community-programs/service-integration-teams/

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By the time a child is 5 years old, their brain is nearly 80% developed. A Family Place works with families to ensure a safe and supportive environment for children to grow up and have healthy brain development.

There are so many ways A Family Place supports families in our community and this episode shares several stories of families whose lives have been forever changed by this organization.

Links mentioned in episode:

Meet Will & Geneva
https://www.familyplacerelief.org/

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I'm excited to announce that we are rebranding this Podcast! While the goal of the podcast has always been to be a source of hope (elpis is Greek for hope), we have decided to move in a direction that specifically focuses on our community of Newberg. We wanted to have a new name that more clearly reflects our updated mission to share stories of hope and generosity in Newberg. Listen to this short episode to learn more!

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Amber Hansen-Moore, YCAP Youth Services Director, shares how the Youth Services programs benefit the whole community of Newberg. Between the Emergency Shelter Program, Transitional Living Program, and the Drop-in Center, there are so many lives that have been transformed. Tune in to learn more!

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Laverne Pitts, Development Director at YCAP, shares how Yamhill Community Action Partnership is helping people in need become sulf-sufficient.

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Liz Schrader, Chief Development Officer for United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley, shares about United Way’s mission to unite people and communities with resources so they have opportunities to thrive. She also shares how United Way is getting involved in Newberg and Yamhill county and what that might look like in the coming year.

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What makes CPRD so great and what is the impact they have had on our community? Tune in to hear about past and upcoming projects, CPRD’s mission, and the crucial role CPRD plays in helping children become contributing members of society.

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While there is endless controversy surrounding Newberg’s School District, Joe notes that this is a distraction from all of the good things happening in each school. In this episode Joe shares about how the teachers and staff stepped up to the plate during the pandemic, how students are coping and recovering, his vision for the future of education, and many other topics.

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What is the role of a Chamber of Commerce in helping a business community thrive? In this episode, Executive Director Scott Parker shares how he plans to lead the Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce in serving the businesses in our community.

In August 2021, the Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce welcomed Scott Parker as its new Executive Director. Scott brings years of nonprofit experience and business collaboration to his new role and is excited to serve our city. He was a much-loved personality (https://www.notclowns.com/scott-parker) in his previous city and is quickly becoming a beloved member of Newberg as well.

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