ffl!r ^orttani» (Dbseruer September 28, 2011 Healthy Births c o n t i n u e d f r o m fron t panic and American Indian, they never get the chance to celebrate their first birthday. Since 1997, the Healthy Birth Ini tiative has received funding to re duce the infant mortality rate in Multnomah County, and is currently in its fourth funding cycle of pro moting community-based maternal and child health programs that fo cus on the reduction of infant mor tality, racial disparities, and low birth weight. Because of the racial disparities in infant mortality, the last two cycles have served African-American fami lies exclusively. Program participants, along with community agency representatives and other community members, are engaged and actively involved in the quest to eliminate health dis parities in their own lives and their community. 'At the recognition event, the community partners were given credit for their dedication to the health of mothers, fathers, and chil dren before, during, and in between pregnancies. The International Cen ter for Traditional Childbearing, Urban League of Portland and March of Dimes, received certificates of appreciation for their long-term ser vices to the community to help re duce infant mortality and increase healthy birth outcomes and experi ences. Day of Dignity October 1, 2011 (Saturday) 12:00pm - 4:00pm Islamic Relief Org. in partnership with Islamic Social Services Of Oregon State and Oregon Islamic Chaplain Org. along with other local sponsors will provide to our homeless: Free Hot Meals • Hygiene Kits • Medical Check Ups Hair Cuts • Supplies and more. Location: Water Front at the Hawthorne Bridge Islamic Relief « w v '.r id im i, ¡ '¿ ¿ - r n t j ü r t t a / m ç pm rrt For more information, contact: Laila Hajoo (ISOS): 503 259-2320 Derek Rasheed (OICO): 503 890-1510 Ronald McDonald House Makeover c o n t i n u e d f r o m fron t The organizations adopted a suite at the home and reopened it after an extensive improvement project fea turing contributions from multiple local businesses. The project aims to help Ronald McDonald House provide an even better home away from home for families with seri ously ill children. The completed project incorpo rated sustainable practices from the demolition and recycling of all waste, to new finishes and eco-friendly flooring throughout the suite, car pet tile accents that look like a patch of fresh grass, low VOC-paints and a d h e siv e s, fo rm a ld e h y d e -fre e kitchen cabinets, solid surface countertops, window coverings, lighting, electrical, plumbing and energy-efficient appliances. The dining, bed and living rooms were completely refurnished and redecorated and the living room fea tures a flat panel TV and a video entertainment system. n e w s e a s o n s m a r k e t.c o m Page 5