NOVEMBER 1, 2015
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WIC at the Grand Ronde
Health & Wellness Center
NOTICE TO ALL TRIBAL MEMBERS
ON THE SSI/SSD SUPPLEMENTAL
INCOME PROGRAM
Pregnant? Breastfeeding? Does your family include a child
under the age of 5?
If so, you may qualify for the Women, Infants and Children
program. With WIC, people can receive answers to nutritional
questions and access fruits and vegetables, whole grains, eggs,
milk, cheese, juice, cereal and more.
A WIC representative visits the Health & Wellness Center on
the first and third Tuesday of the month. Walk-ins are welcome
between 8:45 and 11 a.m. When WIC clients arrive at the Health
& Wellness Center, they should enter through the Wellness De-
partment located at the back of the medical wing
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 503-
623-8175, ext. 2297.
WIC clinics are scheduled for Nov. 17 and Dec. 1 and 15. n
Attention Tribal members on SSI or SSD programs:
It’s getting to be that time of year again. Time to remember to send
us a copy of your current 2016 benefit statement from the Social
Security Administration so that we can update your file. This is a
requirement for members between the age of 18-54 who are
wanting to re-qualify for this supplemental program. If you
do not receive your current benefit statement you may order one by
calling the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 or go
online at www.ssa.gov. Your current benefit statement must reach
our office by Jan. 31, 2016, to avoid any future delays in your benefits.
For Elders age 55 and up, it is a requirement that we have an
updated Social Security Administration letter of eligibility
once every two years. We will need a copy of that document (SSA
award letter) to update your file.
Groups form Helping Hands
The Clothes Closet, iskam mfkhmfk haws and A Cause For Paws have
started an ad hoc group called Grand Ronde Helping Hands and is inviting
community members to join the effort of supporting local families.
“The goal is to bring those of us together who are supporting families in
Grand Ronde to share the services and resources we provide and create a re-
source guide we can all use,” said Food Bank Coordinator Francene Ambrose.
“If you provide any type of services to families in our community, please
consider attending,” Ambrose said. “We are looking for meal site calendars,
food box sites, clothes closets, showers and laundry service. We are asking
churches, church groups, departments and support groups to share with
us. We are also collecting items for homeless families in our area, items
for camping, bed in a bag, reusable water jugs, silverware, plates, etc.”
The next meeting will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Food
Bank, 9675 Grand Ronde Road.
In addition, a collection day is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday,
Nov. 14, seeking donations of warm coats, hats, gloves, socks and new
unwrapped toys.
If you are interested in joining the effort, contact Ambrose at 503-879-
3663 or at fambrose@marionpolkfoodshare.org. n
Phone numbers wanted for Elders
The Tribal Elders Committee is compiling a volunteer phone list of Elders.
If you would like to submit your phone number and address to be available to
other Elders, send it to elders.committee@grandronde.org or leave a message
at 503-879-2231. n
Please mail copies of your benefit statement and the application to:
CTGR Member Services
Attn: Jolanda Catabay
9615 Grand Ronde Road
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
Fax: 1-503-879-2480
E-mail: jolanda.catabay@grandronde.org
Note: It is the responsibility of the Tribal member to notify
the Tribe of any changes in your benefits from the Social
Security Administration SSI/SSD program. Failure to notify
the Tribe may result in an obligation to repay ineligible ben-
efits received, interrupt or delay your Tribal Supplemental
Security Income and Disability payments.
Please feel free to contact me if you have further questions or
concerns. My contact numbers are 503-879-2253 or 1-800-422-0232,
ext. 2253.
Respectfully,
Jolanda Catabay
Enrollment Member Services Specialist
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
Name changes in Tribal Court
Tribal Court provides both minor and adult name changes to enrolled
members for a filing fee of only $30. If you have any questions or would
like to request a packet, please contact Devin Larsen at 503-879-2303 or
devin.larsen@grandronde.org. n
Learn About Squash!
Free Hands-on Cooking Class
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to make
one of the
recipes at
home.
Tuesday, November 10
5:30pm
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