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Culturally Specific Newsletter

10-22-2020


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Attachments 

  • Rockwood Testing Site flyers in English and Spanish (more info under Health and Wellness)

  • Flyer for 2020 Ain’t Cancelled (more info under Culturally Specific News & Resources)

  • Mercy Connections support for the Community (more info under Culturally Specific News & Resources)

  

Today’s Topics

 

  • Government Orders, Guidance and Funding

  • Culturally Specific News & Resources

  • Reopening

  • Health and Wellness

  • Food Resources

  • Mental Health

  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Transportation

  • Housing Supports

  • Homeless Services

  • Volunteer Opportunities 

  • Job Opportunities and Unemployment Supports

 

Government Orders, Guidance and Funding 

  • New! Guidance on Celebrating Halloween Safely from OHA. OHA held a Facebook Live with public health physicians, Dr. Shimi Sharief and Dr. Claire Poche, to answer questions and offer tips on how to celebrate Halloween safely. Follow the links below to view the video.

  •  New! OHA revises face covering guidance. OHA announced revisions to the statewide guidance on face coverings. This includes new provisions about workplaces, markets and events, some educational facilities, as well as information about face shields. In particular, the guidance now requires that people wear face coverings in all private and public workplaces including classrooms, offices, meeting rooms and workspaces, unless someone is alone in an office or in a private workspace.

  • Quarantine Relief Fund for Farmworkers. Farmworkers who need to quarantine may qualify for the Quarantine Fund, which provides financial support of up to $ 1,290 to farmworkers who have been exposed to COVID-19 at work or at home and who quarantine for three weeks (21 days). Call 1-888-274-7292 to apply for this fund. More information is available on the Oregon Worker Relief Fund website. Who is eligible to apply to this fund? Oregon agricultural workers, 18 years of age or old, who:

  • Have had exposure to COVID-19 for which self-quarantining is recommended;

  • Are practicing self-quarantining; and

  • Are seeking health care assistance during the period of self-quarantine.

  • County Adds Information about Pods for Learning. Information about educational, play and learning pods was added to the Multnomah County website, you can see more here. 

  • Oregon State COVID-19 Temporary Paid Leave Program.  The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) announced a new program to help people who work in Oregon and need to quarantine or isolate due to COVID-19 exposure, but do not have access to COVID-19-related paid sick leave,  today. People who qualify will receive a $120 per-day payment for up to 10 working days ($1,200 total) for the time they are required to quarantine. To see if you meet the eligibility requirements, take this eligibility quiz, or see the requirements on the DCBS site. Because the available funds are limited, the program is available only to quarantine periods that were in place on or after Sept. 16. Employees can apply online starting Wednesday, Sept. 16, at oregon.gov/covidpaidleave. The application form is available in English, Spanish, and Russian. Those who do not have access to electronic applications can call 833-685-0850 (toll-free) or 503-947-0130. Those who need help in a language other than these three can call 503-947-0131 for help. Find more info here.

  • Oregon Cares Fund for Black Relief and Resiliency Applications. Applications now open for The Oregon Cares Fund. The Oregon Cares Fund for Black Relief and Resiliency is a targeted investment in the Black community from the CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund. It is a $62 million targeted cash investment to provide economic relief for the Black community. This fund is meant to provide the Black community with the resources it needs to weather the global health pandemic and consequent recession. The Oregon Cares Fund is for Black individuals, Black-owned businesses, and Black community-based organizations.

  • Applications open for Food Security & Farmworker Safety Program. Oregon’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OR-OSHA) has issued temporary rules requiring increased field sanitation measures, and more stringent labor housing and transportation regulations due to COVID-19. To support implementation of these regulations, the Oregon Department of Agriculture has announced that applications are available for the Food Security & Farmworker Safety Program. This program provides assistance to Oregon’s agricultural producers to help secure the food supply chain and protect essential workers from COVID-19 exposure and illness. Applications are due by October 25. Learn more and apply at the Food Security & Farmworker Safety page.

  • Multnomah County Updated Guidance. Multnomah County has provided updated guidance on the following topics:

 

Culturally Specific News & Resources

 

  • New!  Mercy Connections is a culturally specific nonprofit organization that connects West African immigrants and refugees living in the Portland Metropolitan Area to community resources.  Connect with this organization for support Here 

  • 2020 Ain’t Cancelled! Virtual space happening every Monday @5:00-6:00 pm PST for convos about shifting your mindset, becoming the best version of yourself and game planning during any season.  Presented by PDXWOC + B.HER.  Sign up here (flyer attached).

  • Mas Fuerte Toolkit. Oregon’s Safe + Strong / Mas Fuertes program offers a downloadable toolkit in Spanish.

  • Oregon Mask Mandate Video available videos in Arabic and Rohingya

  • PCC English Classes for Speakers of Other Languages. PCC provides English classes that you may take from your home. Find information HERE. 

  • Lutheran Community Services Northwest Citizenship Classes. LCSNW's Citizenship classes will start a new term in October! 

  • Weekly Oregon African COVID Response meetings. Please join us for our weekly COVID-19 ad-hoc check-in and response. These meetings are open to all African descended community leaders, members, and organizations.  

    • When: Thursdays 6:00-7:00 pm

    • Where: Zoom video/phone call Join Zoom Meeting            

    • Meeting ID: 645 120 779: Password: 619241

  • Community Action Offers Free Financial education classes. Spanish interpretation is provided with one week advance notice.  View the fall online schedule HERE . To register email i...@caowash.org or call 503-726-0823.

  • Videos about the Oregon Mask Mandate are available in English, Spanish, and Russian. Arabic and Rohingya videos will be available soon. 

  • OHA has created a number of resources for those who speak languages other than English:

  • Holding Space for Black and Brown Youth. Every Wednesday night at 6pm! A Safe Space for BIPOC Girls, Young Trans and Non-Binary Femmes to Engage in Collective Healing and Radical Self-Care AGES 7- 17. Use this LINK to register. 

  • Conversations with Spanish Speaking Latinx Families on issues of mental health: Charlas Comunitarias sobre el Bienestar y la Salud Emocional https://www.facebook.com/charlascomunitarias/  As a resource, here are the links to past recorded workshops:

  • The Oregon Latino Health Coalition  focuses on advocacy for the Latinx community in order to eliminate health disparities that exist in Oregon. It primarily serves Multnomah and Clackamas Counties, helping families with general community resource navigation and Oregon Health Plan (OHP) enrollment. Children under the age of 19 can be eligible for coverage regardless of their immigration status.  

  • Radio Poder (FM 98.3) provides Covid information every Friday 2:00-2:30.  This broadcast may be a useful resource for farm workers. 

  • Video from Vietnamese Health Board in Vietnamese contains scenarios and information in Vietnamese around COVID-19. See the video HERE

  • Contact Tracing Information: The Oregon Health Authority offers these contact tracing documents translated into 16 different languages. They cover many topics, such as What to Expect if You Have Been Diagnosed with COVID-19.

  • Animated Videos for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Oregon Department of Human Services’ Office of Developmental Disabilities Services has launched a series of Powtoon animated videos to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families learn about the COVID-19 pandemic. 

  • As businesses reopen, the City of Portland and Multnomah County Health Department have created videos to educate the community on how to stay safe and slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The videos are translated in more than 35 languages. Please help us to share this information.

  • The Numberz FM Radio will be giving opportunities for Black-owned businesses to advertise on the radio for free. Please share this link with any business owners you may know.

 Reopening 

 

  • Reopening Guidance Updates for Fitness Organizations. See new FAQ for Fitness-related Organizations (updated 10/7).

  • PBOT Announces Winter Healthy Business Program. Building on the success of a wildly popular program that has helped more than 700 businesses reopen safely by using city streets, the Portland Bureau of Transportation today announced the Winter Healthy Businesses Program, a free program to enable businesses to safely stay open this winter. The deadline to apply for a Winter Healthy Businesses permit is October 25 (if you want it processed before Nov. 1). New applicants, or applicants that don’t need their permit to start Nov. 1 can apply anytime.

  • Workplace Outbreak Guide. The Multnomah County Health Department has created a guide for workplaces experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak. 

  • PBOT Installs No-Contact Playgrounds. PBOT’s Safe Routes to School Program has installed several no-contact playgrounds in apartment complexes, parks, and schools. The purpose is to have playgrounds where children and youth can be active while staying safe by following Public Health guidelines.  The current list of installed sites and more information can be found HERE. A few more sites are on the way.  

  • Multnomah County is in Phase 1 of Reopening.  The County’s reopening status report and reopening data dashboard have been updated. 

  • PBOT Offers Free Healthy Business permits. The Portland Bureau of Transportation is offering free permits so businesses can use public space and expand their square footage during the ongoing pandemic. The Healthy Businesses permit allows businesses and organizations to temporarily take up portions of sidewalks, parking spaces, or streets in order to meet the requirements for physical distancing to limit the spread of Covid-19. For more information contact PBOT at (503) 823-4026 or email. Check the PBOT website for FAQs and visual examples.

  • Small Business Podcast: Venture Portland has started a small business podcast, addressing issues in the pandemic. You can check out their episodes here.

  • PBOT: More Street Plazas. As part of PBOT’s Healthy Businesses Permit Program, Street Plazas come to life on N Denver Avenue and SE Clinton Street to give people more space to conduct business safely during the Covid-19 public health crisis. Read more here. 

  • The Department of Human Services has announced that Oregon’s licensed long-term care providers may begin providing limited outdoor visitation for residents if the facility develops a plan to adhere to required safeguards to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This is only for facilities with no evidence of COVID-19.

  • County update on face coverings related to Business Reopening. The Multnomah County Business Reopening page has been updated to include the latest information on wearing face covering guidance. 

  • MultCo COVID-19 Webpage Updates:

  • Reopening consultations. OR-OSHA is offering free reopening consultations, you can learn more here

 

Health and Wellness

 

  • Rockwood Test Site Open Saturdays. (Fliers attached)

    • Where: Latino Network parking lot at 312 SE 165th Portland, OR 97233

    • When: Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

    • Who: 

      • Anyone with symptoms of COVID-19

      • Anyone who is a recent close contact of someone with COVID-19

      • We focus on reaching Black, Indigenous and other People of Color communities, those without health insurance and those without a regular health care provider 

    • How: Call 503-988-9093 to make an appointment and reserve your spot. Wait times could be long if you show up without an appointment.

  • Message about Flu Vaccines from Health Officer Dr. Jennifer Vines. Dr. Vines, lead health officer for the tri-county area, says that we are entering the "respiratory season," the time of year when coughs, colds and flu make the rounds. It's hard to predict exactly what's ahead. Getting a flu vaccine by the end of October is an excellent way to protect yourself and others from the influenza virus, which can be nasty for the very young, the elderly, and anyone with underlying health conditions. The Vaccine Finder helps you find locations near you for vaccinations.

  • OHA Changes Date, Time and Format of Biweekly Listening Sessions. Listening sessions have been combined into one session via Zoom, with moderated breakout sessions for each region are now scheduled for alternate Thursdays (starting 10/15). Register HERE. There will be a Spanish breakout session, and closed captioning in English and Spanish will be available

  • CDC Guidance on Airborne Transmission. CDC again updated guidance to say that COVID-19 can spread by airborne transmission.

  • Oregon Expands COVID-19 Testing. The Oregon Health Authority announced an expansion of COVID-19 testing in Oregon. Starting this week, Oregon will receive between 60,000 and 80,000 Abbott BinaxNOW rapid point-of-care antigen tests per week through the end of the year, nearly doubling Oregon’s testing capacity. OHA also now recommends testing for anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19, regardless of severity, and all close contacts of those individuals, even if they have no symptoms. Learn more in the press release and on our testing webpage. You can watch the 10/6 press conference on OHA’s YouTube channel (in English) or OHA en Espanol on Facebook (in Spanish). 

  • FDA Testing Document. This flyer does a good job of breaking down the different modes of COVID-19 testing. 

  • Antibody Testing. The Red Cross is offering antibody testing to  blood donors.

  • East County Drive-through Testing.  Drive-through testing is available in the East County Clinic parking lot (600 NE 8th Street, Gresham) on Mondays and Thursdays 9:30-4:00. The County wants to make sure Black, Indigenous and People of Color get access to low barrier testing. This clinic can provide interpretation services when people call the number in order to make a low barrier testing site. For the Multnomah County East County testing site, community members need to call ahead to make an appointment: 503-988-8939. Testing is free. 

  • Flyers with All County Test Site Locations are available in English and in Spanish.

  • OHSU COVID-19 Testing is following the OHA guidelines about testing. People without symptoms can get tested if they meet any of the following requirements: they are having surgery, giving birth, or having another qualifying procedure at OHSU; they are severely immuno-compromised and are following a de-isolation protocol; they are in close contact with someone with COVID-19; a public health department has required them to get tested; they identify as a migrant or seasonal agricultural worker; they are a person of color, have a disability or their first language is not English. New! Flu shots are also available.  Information is HERE.        

    • Oregon Convention Center, 777 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland, OR 97232 (Enter the parking garage via Northeast Lloyd Boulevard)

    • Hillsboro Stadium - 4450 N.E. Century Blvd., Hillsboro, OR 97124

Hours for BOTH sites:

    • Monday: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

    • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

    • Friday: 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

  • Oregon Health Authority has published a COVID-19 test site locator to help Oregonians across the state find testing sites in their community. The interactive map is offered in English and Spanish.

  • OHA Publishes New Expanded COVID-19 Dashboard. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has launched a new expanded county-level version of the dashboard Oregon COVID-19 Case Demographics and Disease Severity Statewide to provide more information on the demographics of COVID-19 cases in Oregon.

  • Sex and COVID-19: NASTAD is pleased to partner with NCSD to release an FAQ and two accompanying infographics on sex and COVID-19, providing a quick overview for partners within their home and partners outside their home. The FAQ provides detailed information about risk levels of spreading COVID-19 and safety measures that can lower potential risk.

  • Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members with CAWEM have coverage for COVID-19.  During the national COVID-19 emergency, OHP covers testing and treatment of COVID-19. Links to CAWEM Fact Sheets in 8 languages are found in the column titled Fact Sheets at the right margin of the webpage. 

 

Food Resources

 

  • Archdiocese of Portland USDA Food Box Program through October. The Archdiocese of Portland is providing USDA food boxes for pick up and delivery through October.  Information may be found HERE. 

  • Oregon Food Bank Food Finder.  The Oregon Food Bank website provides a FoodFinder resource to search for various types of food assistance near you. 

  • Culturally Specific Meals. These organizations are delivering culturally specific meals (and supplemental food boxes) to older adults and people with disabilities: 

    • Asian Health and Service Center (AHSC) 

    • El Programa Hispano Catolico 

    • IRCO Senior Center 

    • Native American Youth & Family Center (NAYA)

  • Oregon State University Resources. foodhero.org (sponsored by OSU) has fast, easy recipes in English and Spanish. They have outreach staff who can talk about the nutritional value of indigenous foods. The OSU Extension Service provides information on nutrition, home food preservation, and recipes.  It has a Latinx-specific team that provides classes, gatherings, and workshops. 

  • SNAP Outreach Specialists. SNAP Outreach specialists are available by phone, text or email for help navigating the application process: Call/text Emily at 503-320-6658 or Juan at 503-928-9689. Or email SN...@multco.us

  • HAKI, the Community Organization for East African Immigrants, is coordinating with the Oregon Food Bank to provide food boxes every Wednesday from 12-5 pm. View the event calendar.

  • Pandemic EBT (SNAP Food Benefits) Hotline. There is a P-EBT(SNAP food benefits) hotline for families for troubleshooting (if a family thinks they should have received it, troubleshooting activating cards, etc). The hotline is (503) 945-6481, with assistance in multiple languages.

  • Double Up Food Bucks program remains available to SNAP shoppers at 20 markets in the metro area this season. This program helps families stretch their food dollars by matching SNAP benefits up to $10 per visit. Find your local participating farmers markets.  

 

Mental Health

  • Oregon Department of Human Services: You Are Not Alone. We know that for many people in Oregon, physical distancing creates increased concerns, but there is help. The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) has created the You Are Not Alone website to provide resources for those at risk of harm due to isolation during COVID-19.

  • Safe + Strong Helpline Launches. Oregon-based nonprofit Lines for Life and OHA have launched the Safe + Strong Helpline at 800-923-4357 (800-923-HELP). The line offers free, 24-7 emotional support and resource referral to anyone who needs it  – not only those experiencing a mental health crisis. The Safe + Strong Helpline is a response to the need for emotional support around disasters like COVID-19 and wildfires and was funded by the CARES Act. Callers are routed to a counselor who can provide emotional support, mental health triage, drug and alcohol counseling, crisis counseling or just connection. OHA has also expanded its Safe + Strong education and outreach campaign to include behavioral health resources. A behavioral health landing page offers mental and emotional support information and resources as well as guidance for how to have conversations with loved ones who may be struggling. Oregon’s Safe + Strong / Mas Fuertes program offers a downloadable toolkit.

  • Sources of Strength offers resources to help teens stay strong, practice self-care and practice gratitude.

  • YouthLine is a teen-to-teen crisis, support and help line open daily from 4 to 10 p.m. PST via call, text and chat. Adults answer phone calls at all other times, so teens have support 24/7.

  • Youth ERA offers several ways for youth and young adults to meet online, get support and talk through life.

  • OHA has help for parents and caregivers, too. The Reach Out Oregon warmline can help you talk through this unique time with other parents who “get it”.

  • Rapid Response Mental Health Services for Underserved Communities: The Pacific Psychology and Comprehensive Health Clinics (PCH) provide bilingual (Spanish and English) and culturally informed mental health services to the Portland-metro area through doctoral level clinical psychology graduate students in training. The Rapid Response Team will provide telebehavioral health services to individuals who have been impacted by the pandemic. For many individuals, these services will be of no cost to them. For more information, please call 503-352-7333. 

  • Conversations with Spanish Speaking Latinx Families on issues of mental health: Charlas Comunitarias sobre el Bienestar y la Salud Emocional https://www.facebook.com/charlascomunitarias/  As a resource, here are the links to past recorded workshops:


 

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

 

  •  New! OHA revises face covering guidance. OHA announced revisions to the statewide guidance on face coverings. This includes new provisions about workplaces, markets and events, some educational facilities, as well as information about face shields. In particular, the guidance now requires that people wear face coverings in all private and public workplaces including classrooms, offices, meeting rooms and workspaces, unless someone is alone in an office or in a private workspace. 

  • Governor Brown Announces Free Masks and Gloves for Small Businesses and Child Care Providers. A new program provides masks and gloves to small businesses at no charge until resources are depleted. Businesses with fewer than 50 employees that are headquartered in Oregon with principal operations in Oregon are eligible. In addition, the Early Learning Division is providing supplies such as gloves, disinfecting wipes, masks and more to child care providers around the state as part of the effort. The order form is online and is now accepting orders. Businesses and child care providers can access the form HERE.  https://supplyconnector.org/states/oregon/free-ppe/

  • A reminder about masks during wildfire season. While it remains important to wear masks to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, please remember that cloth, dust and surgical masks don’t protect from the harmful particles in smoke. Only N95 respirators may provide protection from smoke.

  • Updated Face Covering Guidance from OHA. OHA released updated face covering guidance. Updates include information about public and private office spaces.

  • Free face coverings: Individuals can now access masks at some Multnomah County Library locations.

  • Multnomah County published videos with tips for wearing face coverings (wearing is caring) and how face coverings work:

  • The Oregon Health Authority has created a website resource that aims to be a clearinghouse of the latest information about face coverings and masks, from requirements to FAQs to tips about how to effectively wear them. To learn more about face coverings and face masks visit healthoregon.org/masks

  • Multnomah County Community Resource Project: Hand sanitizer and disposable masks are available at no cost for community members who are in need. Multnomah County is distributing them in partnership with organizations that primarily serve communities of color, people with disabilities, elders, and families experiencing economic insecurity. If you represent a group that would like to receive masks and/or sanitizer, please submit a community resource request to Multnomah County.

  • Supply Connector is a hub for US manufacturers and material suppliers to meet the needs of essential providers during the COVID-19 crisis. Organizations can request supplies here.

  • CDC provides guidance on wearing cloth face coverings.

Transportation

 

  • Trimet. TriMet has been adding back service, bringing service levels to about 90% of where we were before the COVID-19 pandemic. View the  updated services and schedules. Low-income fare enrollment is available online here . 

  • Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is partnering with Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) such as Uber, Lyft and taxi companies to provide free rides for critical trips. Essential workers, caregivers making home visits to older adults, people living with disabilities and other high risk populations confined to their homes, and families needing support transporting groceries, laundry and other bulk items may be eligible. Information about the program and how individuals and organizations can apply is here.

 

Housing Supports

 

  • Governor Extends Moratorium on Evictions. Oregon Governor Kate Brown has extended a moratorium on evictions until December 31.

  • City of Portland Relocation Assistance. On September 17, Portland City Council passed temporary amendments in the City code to make renters potentially eligible for Relocation Assistance for any rent increase within the City of Portland until March 31, 2021.

  • Waitlist Now Open for New Affordable Housing Community. Relay Resources is opening the waitlist for our new affordable housing community, Juniper, on Wednesday 9/9. This is an additional 44 units of affordable housing (60% AMI) that we are proud to be bringing to Portland’s east county. Residents who live here, or at our other newer community (Huckleberry) will have access to culturally-specific resident programming and services via our partnership with Latino Network. We plan to start moving residents Into their new homes in October. Information may be found HERE.

  • CDC Issues Moratorium on Evictions. The Centers for Disease Control took the extraordinary and unprecedented action of issuing a national moratorium on most evictions for nonpayment of rent through December 31.

  • Governor Extends moratorium on foreclosures. Oregon Governor Kate Brown has extended a moratorium on foreclosures for homes and businesses until December 31.

  • Utility assistance: Call 211 or visit the energy page on 211’s website to see which agencies have funds available for help with utility bills.

  • Community Action provides rent and utility assistance.  Assistance is available for rent payment and utilities. Find out more here.

  • Eligible Coronavirus-Related Voucher Administrative Activities. HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) posted “Revised List of Eligible Coronavirus-Related Activities,” adding six eligible uses that public housing agencies (PHAs) may carry out with the $850 million Congress provided through the CARES Act for Housing Choice Voucher  (HCV) administration (see Memo 5/4,4/10). Read more here.

  • HRAC (PSU Homelessness Research and Action Collaborative) Issues National Updates on Covid-19 and Housing. Please see National Updates on Covid-19, housing and homelessnes provided by the HRAC for your review.

  • Oregon Law Center Video on Tenant Protections Training:  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXll0KXMf0A&feature=youtu.be

The link above provides a captioned recording of this comprehensive training resource, which is also available on the HPW website.

 

Homeless Services

 

  • 24-hour Shelter to Remain Open through March. Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler announced that Portland Parks and Recreation’s Charles Jordan Community Center will remain open as a 24-hour shelter through March 2021.

  • The CDC has updated its toolkit for people experiencing houselessness.

  • The Joint Office of Homeless Services (JOHS) is providing access to a downtown Portland storage site twice a day, Monday through Friday, for providers serving people experiencing homelessness. Click here to read a summary of distributed supplies as of June 15 and other information about our office's work in response to COVID-19. Location: 501 SW Washington St., Portland, OR 97204 (Corner of SW 5th Ave & SW Washington St.) Times: Weekdays, 10 a.m. to  12 p.m., and 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. 

  • Know your rights: Click here to read the "Know Your Rights - Houselessness in Oregon" flier created by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Oregon.

  • Homeless population taskforce on COVID-19: Click here to learn more about the Statewide Homeless Populations Taskforce on COVID-19.  

 

Volunteer Opportunities

 

  • Call center needs volunteers: The call center for Multnomah County is the connector between people who are working through COVID exposure or illness and services to keep those people isolated, healthy and cared for. It is currently overloaded due to low staffing levels. Please ask your communities if they are interested in working for the call center, which is a teleworking opportunity. If you or someone you know is interested please fill out this form.

 

Job Opportunities and Unemployment Support

 

  • Employment Department: The Oregon Employment Department now has a new website focused on helping Oregonians easily find information about resources and programs to help them through the COVID-19 pandemic, submit unemployment claims and avoid unnecessary delays, and get their questions answered without having to call the hotline.


Robin Davis (she/her), Walter Rodriguez (he/him), and Regina Ingabire (she/her)
Culturally-specific COVID19 Liaisons
Multnomah County Health Department
503-988-7352

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