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Page 8 December 21, 2022 Helping Breast Cancer Patients Learning and Holiday Glow Innovation Hubs Program Serves at Pink Lemonade Designed For All Project Continued from Page 7 succeed at school and at work. — especially for Latinos and communities of color who his- torically have been shut out of opportunities. "I’m committed to closing the digital divide — especial- ly in underserved communities where we see access to technol- ogy and tech education is much lower than other communities,” said Portland City Commission- er Carmen Rubio,” I commend Hacienda for its commitment to ensuring that all Portlanders — especially BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and low-income communities and those living with disabili- ties — have access to govern- ment, and a voice in determin- ing their own lives." The COVID pandemic has only magnified the barriers that low-income households face — like not having internet at home or laptops, desktops and tablets — which unfair- ly limit their opportunities to The Verizon Communi- ty Forward Learning Centers are helping Hacienda remove those barriers with advanced tech including laptops, tab- lets, desktops, 3D printers, audio/video recording tools, and more. These resources are coupled with programming offered through partners like Oregon State University, Free Geek and Day One Tech that will help community members use the space and launch op- portunities — whether that’s learning to use a computer, de- veloping critical STEM skills and connections to secondary education, or launching a new career or small business. Schools and communi- ty groups who want to use the learning centers can stay tuned to future learning cen- ter events at haciendacdc.org/ events. For more information on each learning center, visit haciendacdc.org/community. Holiday Glow, a long-time program, broke its record for number of breast cancer patients and families served by Pink Lemonade Project. Annually, the program serves 25-28 families, but this year, the program will serve 48 families in partnership with OnPoint Community Cred- it Union and several other do- nors. The program is designed to bring joy and to ease the finan- cial pressures for patients during treatment or recovery. It also brings smiles to their children and other family members with much needed gifts, clothes, food boxes, basic items and more. “Coming together to help each other through the most difficult times is what makes a community strong, and Pink Lemonade Project gives critical support to individuals and their families facing a life-changing breast cancer diagnosis,” said Amy Reeves, VP/SW Washing- ton Area Manager, and OnPoint Community Credit Union. “We admire their community-fo- Getting Home Safe and Sound Trimet buses, max lines and streetcars service much of the Portland Metro area Trimet Providing Free Rides on New Year’s Eve Trimet is offering free rides on New Year’s Eve in partnership with the Oregon department of transportation. By working with ODOT to help keep impaired drivers off the road, TriMet’s goal is to bring some extra peace of mind to drivers, pedestrians, and those looking to safely cel- ebrate the holiday. The public can ride the Max, Buses and Portland Streetcar for free after 8pm on New Year’s Eve. With more people expected to be trav- eling after a night out, TriMet encourages riders to be alert and pay attention around buses and trains. Pause devices and look both ways when crossing streets or tracks. Be respectful of operators and other riders. If you see something suspicious, say something to a TriMet em- ployee or call 911 and Check your surroundings for personal items before you leave. Trimet is also offering special extended late-night Max service; you can get to the celebration and home again in a safe and smart way. Photo courtesy of Pink Lemonade Project website cused approach to health and are honored to help them ease the burden for even more families in need.” One in seven women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime in the North- west, and it is a leading cause of death. Men are affected too. The toll exacted on breast cancer pa- tients is tremendous and Pink Lemonade offers a safety net of programs and a community of support to all patients. “We are grateful for the con- tinued partnership of OnPoint. They, like us, are invested in our community, especially as the needs of breast cancer patients continue to grow in 2022. Our hope is to improve the quality of life for more patients and fami- lies by making the holidays a bit brighter,” said Susan Stearns, Chief Executive Officer of Pink Lemonade Project. There is still time to donate today and bring happiness and delight to children and their families this holiday season at pinklemonadeproject.
