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Changing Communities

Sometimes, there needs to be a change in the community you belong. It may be necessary because you need to relocate, or it may be because you have discovered that the community you have belonged to for so long is primarily because of familiarity. It doesn’t offer hope or promise of a better life. It…

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May 15, 2023

Local Community Engagement Opportunities

Birthday Celebration

The gathering for the birthday celebration was in the backyard. Complete with finger foods, cupcakes, and games. A wonderful celebration with friends and… Actually, family couldn’t be present for the celebration. Without community there would not have been a celebration. Gathering together with friends from the local church made it a great day. With community…

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May 6, 2023

Stories

It Starts with Two

It starts with two. Someone makes the call, reaches out, invites and then waits. You have to be willing to patiently wait. If you are in a hurry, reaching out to someone that has been isolated, alone, thoughts of doubt flooding their mind, won’t work. The call was made. The invitation was accepted. Now it…

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May 5, 2023

Stories

Perspective

I had never been to the famous Elevator in Oregon City even though I have lived in Oregon for 10 years. My husband surprised me with a visit. As we reached the top of elevator, I suddenly began to put the city together. I was given a new perspective. A new perspective can bring needed…

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May 4, 2023

Stories