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Photo by Michelle Alalmo
Tribal Elder Joan Jones, Adult and Family Services provider for the
Tribe through Oregon's Department of Human Services, retired at
the end of February. She has worked for the Department of Health
Services for 26 years and has been coming to Grand Ronde once a
week for about 15 years to help Tribal members with state programs,
such as food stamps and the Oregon Health Plan. She said she's
always enjoyed coming to Grand Ronde.
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Community Parenting Classes
Make Parenting a Pleasure is a 6-week course that will
begin March 1 3. This class focuses on self-care for parenting,
' stress & anger management, child development and alternative disciplines.
This class is ideal for parents of Tribal children ages 0-8 years.
Date March 13, 20 and April 3, 10, 17, 24
Time 5:30 - 8 P.M.
Location , Youth Education Building
Dinner, childcare for children under age 10, and
gas vouchers provided on a weekly basis, (one per family)
Class is limited to 1 5 parents of Tribal children.
If you are interested please contact
Carmen Mercier 503-879-1 646
Angela Gonzales 503-623-9664
Interested in registering online? Visit www.preppc.org
Grand Ronde Tribal
Housing Authority
Invitation for Bids
GRTHA Office Remodel Project
The Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority (GRTHA) invites
qualified and licensed contractors to submit a bid on a 250-square-foot
office remodeling addition project. This project is funded with
HUD Indian Housing Block Grant dollars and Native American
preference and Tribal determined wage rates apply.
To receive a bid package, send an e-mail to loyal.hamilton
grandronde.org and be sure to include "Office Remodel" in the
subject line. All correspondence to bidders will be via e-mail; any
phone inquiries will be shared with all bidders via e-mail.
For additional information, call Loyal Hamilton at 503-879-1695.
Sealed bids need to be received via hard copy by noon Friday,
March 2, 2012, to be considered.
Down Payment Assistance Program
The Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority (GRTHA) has 2012
Down Payment Assistance available for applicants with moderate
to low incomes. Although the budget for Tribally funded Down
Payment Assistance has been committed for 2012, 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 Ronde Tribal 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 three 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.
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