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A Diabetes Wellness Screening will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday,
July 9, at the Marcellus Norwest Memorial Veterans' Powwow and 2 to
5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Contest Powwow. Both events occur at
Uyxat Powwow Grounds near Fort Yamhill State Park.
Screening is open to Tribal members and spouses on the Skookum Health
Care Plan.
The screening is sponsored by Tribal Council and the Tribal Health &
Wellness Center.
For more information, contact Bonnie Mercier at 503-879-2016. II
Grand Ronde Tribal
Housing AuttlhiOGritty
Down Payment Assistance Program
The Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority (GRTHA) has 2011
Down Payment Assistance available for applicants with moderate
to low incomes. Although the budget for Tribally funded Down
Payment Assistance has been committed for 2011, HUD funds may
be available for qualified Tribal applicants whose gross household
income either meets, or is less than the guidelines below:
Family size Gross income
1 $39,900
2 $45,600
3 $51,300
4 $56,950
5 $61,550
6 $66,100
7 $70,650
8 $75,200
Please call Nancy Holmes, Homeownership Coordinator, at 503-879-2445
to pre-qualify for HUD funded assistance.
Units available now!
The Grand RonaJrTriDal Housing Authority is accepting ap
plications for Rental Housing Units in Grand Ronde
1-5 bedroom sized units, many upgrades, parkingstorage close
to Tribal services.
The units include washerdryer, refrigerator, dishwasher, in
floor radiant heat, private patio and great views. If you work for
the Tribe or casino, you pay no State Income Tax!
The following screening criteria is required for the Market
Rate Units: Credit history, landlord history, criminal history,
income (at least 3 times monthly rent). One adult member of the
household must be an enrolled CTGR Tribal member.
HUD assisted rental applicants must meet low-income and
other federal requirements.
Call GRTHA for applications or for further information at 1-800-422-0232,
ext. 2401, or 503-879-2401.
Diabetes Self-Management Workshop
Living Healthy
With Diabetes & Other Chronic Conditions
Discover how to:
Eat Healthy and control your blood sugars
Cope with all life's ups and downs
Stay physically active despite your chronic condition
Make informed decisions about treatment options
If you are like 8o million other Americans who have been diagnosed as either
pre-diabetic or diabetic, you are probably facing some major changes to your
lifestyle. This condition may or may not be causing you some limitations. Come
join us in a fun and informative class where you will learn how you can better
manage this common chronic illness so that it doesn't manage you.
Where: Grand Ronde Tribal Health Center, Molalla Room
When: June 13 - July 25, 2011
Time: Mondays: 9:30 a.m. -Noon
Cost: No cost but you must pre-register
For more information and to sign up for this class, contact Debra
Driscoll of OSU-Extension at 503-602-2651
Sponsored by MVP Health Authority, OSU-Extension and NW Senior & Disability Services
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Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
Tribal Court Appointed Special
Advocate (CASA) Program
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"Speaking for ChildrenYouth"
Each year, approximately 780,000 children in the U.S. are
caught in the court and child welfare maze because they are un
able to live safely at home.
Approximately 13,965 children in the state of Oregon have been
in foster care at least once during the past year.
Currently, there are approximately 87 Grand Ronde children in
foster care. Half of those children are wards of the Tribal Court
right here in the Grand Ronde Community.
The Grand Ronde Tribal Court is looking for committed, caring
volunteers who want to help these children by advocating for the
child. The Tribal Court CASA Program will train all volunteer
advocates. Give these children a voice during this difficult time,
help these children to receive the services they need, stay con
nected to their culture and find safe permanent homes.
If you would like more Information on how to volunteer and better serve our Tribal Children, please
detach and complete this form and return It to: Tribal Court Programs Specialist, 9615 Grand
Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347. For additional Information, call 503-879-4623 or e-mail:
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please send me a CASA Advocate Application
please send me more information about the Tribal Court CASA Program