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August 17, 2022 Page 5 New Non-Emergency Line for Community We want to see our community stay safe and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please: Black Health Matters North by Northeast Community Health Center is the only clinic in Oregon devoted to African American health. We provide welcoming, high quality health care to adults who have Oregon Health Plan. Since 2006, our priority has been to serve the local African American community and to reduce the deadly effects of high blood pressure and diabetes. We are accepting new patients, and if you’re uninsured, we can help you get covered! Courtesy of Portland.gov PDX 311 improves access to local government within Multnomah County by providing a single point of contact. PDX 311, is a public infor- mation resource that provides community members with a single point of contact for local government and the services it provides, while helping lower non-emergency call wait times. This was created to simplify community member access to local government programs and services. Community members can reach the PDX 311 team by calling 3-1-1, emailing 311@ portlandoregon.gov or visiting in person at the Portland Build- ing, which reopened to the pub- lic on June 1. The Staff is fluent in English, Spanish, Romanian, and Tagalog and have resources to assist community members in additional languages. "No one should have to wait long periods of time when they are experiencing an emergency. 311's enhanced public information resource will help alleviate wait times for 911 while providing Portlanders with an option to im- mediately receive crucial informa- tion, report non-emergencies and much more," said Mayor Wheeler according to Portland.gov. The staff can assist anyone in Multnomah County on topics ranging from finding information about property or neighborhoods; reporting issues like graffiti, road hazards, or abandoned vehicles; filing police reports for certain thefts; or getting started plan- ning a community event or block party. Staff can navigate, find information, and reach the right resource for services provided by the cities of Gresham, Troutdale, Fairview, and Wood Village. Community members should still call 911 for situations in- volving an immediate threat to life or property. Oregon Foundation Continued from Page 3 The Program received an his- toric 960 applications. The vol- ume of applicants reveals the ongoing needs of communities recovering from past crises in Or- egon and struggling to meet on- going needs. “OCF’s 2022 Com- munity Grant recipients reflect the responsive nature of a diverse base of nonprofits from every part of the state,” said John Chang, Senior Program Officer, Oregon Community Foundation, Oregon. OCF maintained a strong com- mitment to supporting historical- ly underserved populations and awarded 61% of the grants to smaller, nimble nonprofits meet- ing key community needs. Se- lected grantees include nonprofits providing arts, cultural and edu- cational programs, and those fo- cused on equity, health, housing and human services. “The generosity of OCF do- nors clearly signals that they want their communities to thrive. This level of collaborative and responsive grant making affirms that we can do so much more for Oregon when we work together.” said Kirsten Kilchenstein, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Oregon Community Foundation. To make an appointment or learn about our services, contact us: www.nxneclinic.org (503) 287-4932 714 NE Alberta Street Portland, Oregon 97211 Protect yourself and others by getting the COVID-19 vaccine (and booster when you are eligible). Call us at (503) 287-4932 to schedule a vaccine appointment. Wear a well-fitting mask over your mouth and nose, ideally a surgical, N95 or KN95 mask.
