Oregon Department of Human Services Mobile Units are Taking it to the People in Washington, Coos and Curry Counties
“It changed my day. It really changed my life,” Kevin Resnik said. He recently received…
Author Christine Decker
Christine Decker
Christine Decker is a Public Affairs Specialist for the Oregon Department of Human Services. Before working in communications she was a working journalist.
Creating a Safe Place Helps Women and Their Families Create New Beginnings with Support
It all started with an “Imagine if” conversation. You know those conversations you have with…
Imaging and Records Management Wins Award and Reaps More Benefits from Working with People with Disabilities
Cody Smith, said that at first his internship at Imaging and Records Management Services was…
Cargo Containers Landed April 20 and 24 at Tillamook Airport to Store Supplies to Help in a Disaster
In an emergency, people are going to need food, water, tents, tarps, blankets – you…
Expanding Child Care Benefits Helps Build Economic Stability for Families
When Amanda, 24, of Eugene heard about the expansion of the Employment Related Day Care…
Stuff the Stockings: A Fundraiser to Support Oregon Children in Foster Care
Remote Control Car Racing Event Gives Shopping Fun to Children in Foster Care It’s about…
One Man’s Journey to Securing a Job, Finally Having a Home, Raising His Daughter – and the Insights He Has for Others
Shayne Bertrand, 48, grew up in homelessness. He never knew his father. Bertrand’s mother pushed…
Duke, The First Oregon Department of Human Services Facility Dog Uses His Superpowers to Help People
Duke, the first Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Facility Dog, already knows what he…
Rebuilding From Wildfire
From the Holiday Farm Fire to the Cedar Creek Fire – it takes a community…
Blackbird Shopping Center in Medford committed to diversity and inclusion in hiring Vocational Rehabilitation clients
Tyler Quitt, General Manager of the Blackbird Shopping Center in Medford, says he learned to…