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What is Native Woman Share? Originally named Womanshare, what began as a radical project to hold safe haven for lesbian women in the woods during the 1970’s until today has lovingly been acquired and evolved into a matriarchal space that now invites the original stewards, Native and Queer BIPOC women and Two-Spirit people, as they thrive and … Continue reading January Third Sunday Recipient: Native Woman Share
The Social Justice in Action team wants to foster more participation in the selection of our Third Sunday recipients. For this entire year, we will accept your nominations for recipients. It is easy to nominate your favorite charity. First, they must be local (our valley), they must have people as their focus and must be … Continue reading New Social Justice & Action Committee Third Sunday program
Anita Louise Nevison (née Porter) died on November 26, 2021 at her home in Talent, Oregon after a brief illness. Her daughter Cynthia, son Alex and roommate and caregiver Jann Shapro were with her at the end. She was preceded in death by her husband William (Bill) Nevison and her sister Marian Porter. She is survived by her … Continue reading Anita Louise Nevison 4/20/1939-11/26/2021
I want to share how good providing food at the Ashland Community Shelter made me feel today. I just signed on to Meal Train to let them know I’d provide food for a day this week, found three people (Roger Best, Bill Montfort and Zoe Laidlaw) to help, and devised a menu that we could … Continue reading Volunteer Opportunity at the Ashland Community Shelter
To everyone who has helped me during my recovery from surgery – thank you! Yummy food delivered to my door, rides to and from doctor’s appointments, help with chores/fixing up my cottage and emotional support – all were extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. Much love, Voz.
I’m scheduling for hip surgery in late Feb. I’d appreciate the loan of an over toilet commode, a shower chair & other necessary aids for before & after surgery. Thank you, Morty Smith (541) 482-7292
Learn about health coverage options in Oregon here, including: Find free local help from an expert Get information about the Oregon Health Plan Already covered? See what you need to know.
If you are experiencing food insecurity, there is a network of food pantries across Jackson County with shelf stable and fresh food. Visit Access’ page to locate a food pantry near you. Before visiting one of these pantries, call Access to verify the hours of operation: (541) 779-6691 For more information about food assistance programs in … Continue reading Food resources
After December 1st, the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program will be paused. If you’re in need of assistance paying your rent, you have until 11:59pm on December 1st to apply for the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Find more information about eligibility here.
The Meaning of the Highly Improbable: Many people consider highly improbable coincidences in their lives to be “whisperings of the universe” or perhaps even communications from God. Movies and best selling books often promote this view. How can the occurrence of highly improbable events be explained and how best interpreted? Click here for Zoom link and discussion … Continue reading Humanism Explorations: Coincidence, Synchronicity, Serendipity and the Occurrence of the Highly Improbable – Sun, Dec 5, 3-5pm, Zoom
