Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current, December 06, 2023, Page 2, Image 2

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December 06, 2023
Meeting Needs By Coming Together
Michael Martin, Latoya Minnieweather, Pastor Dwight Minnieweather, Berry Taylor, Wendy Collins and Larry Collins. Photo By Mark Washington SR.
Basketball camps,
Community feed
and more
Straightway Services non-profit orga-
nization was established in 2002. With
a cultural pacific traumatic reentry pro-
gram in Portland Oregon helping every
at-risk community since 2013. As of
January 2023 Straightway Services, The
Portland Observer Newspaper, Just Men
In Recovery, POPA and On The Move
Ministry as decided to come togeth-
er as one to be able to further meet our
community needs with such events like
back-to-school drives, basketball camps
HELP FOR PEOPLE
AFFECTED BY GAMBLING
Habit Check
Habits can bring positive momentum to our lives. They help us do regular tasks
without devoting too much mental energy to them. But for the same reason,
habits can cause us to prolong behaviors that no longer serve our best interests.
If gambling has become a habit for you — or a loved one — help is available.
Change Your Habits with OPGR
If you want to change how you gamble, reach out. Oregon Problem
Gambling Resource (OPGR) has trained counselors who specialize in
supporting people affected by gambling. They can help you explore new
choices and get you back in the driver’s seat when it comes to gambling.
Call, text or chat. You can feel better about gambling — starting today.
and jobs for at risk youth, Thanksgiving
food boxes and community feed, we will
be partnering again this Christmas with
a dinner and toy drive on Dec 23rd loca-
tion and time will be located on our web-
site at Straightwayservices.org.