Title
& Description
News Outlet
& Journalist
Date
& Location
MEDIA TYPE
& LENGTH
1 April 2020
Oregon, United States
Radio
Over 15 Minutes
Foster families in Oregon are facing unique challenges during the stay at home order of COVID-19, so a new program called My Neighbor aims to alleviate some of their burdens by utilizing their local networks. The Depa...
29 November 2018
Portland, Oregon, United States
Radio
Over 15 Minutes
Portland-based NGO, Micah Challenge USA, uses scripture to reach Evangelicals about climate change. The organization partners with legislation-making initiatives, travels to Christian colleges, and contacts national a...
Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB)
Allison Frost
Andrew Dorn
18 December 2017
Portland, Oregon, United States
Multi-Media
Over 15 Minutes
Providing people with safety and stability can help to break the poverty cycle. In the Kenton neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, the Kenton Women’s Village provides shelter and support for homeless women. The community...
Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB)
Allison Frost
25 April 2017
Portland, Oregon, United States
Radio
Over 15 Minutes
Emergency medical response systems are facing challenges in meeting the needs of clients and financial limits. This has left the system unable to effectively serve their communities. Now, responders in Portland, Orego...
Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB)
Allison Frost
8 October 2014
Portland, Oregon, United States
Radio
Over 15 Minutes
Gang violence reduction services are often centered on singular gang members, leaving a gap meeting the needs of those affected by gang activity. GIFT, the Gang Impacted Families Team, is working to expand support for...
Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB)
Allison Frost
25 August 2014
Medford, Oregon, United States
Radio
Over 15 Minutes
After leaving his gang in Medford, Oregon, Troy Wohosky decided to create another, more positive path for at-risk youth. He founded the Spartan Boxing Gym, which offers youth and family services focused on redirecting...
Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB)
Allison Frost
22 July 2014
Portland, Oregon, United States
Radio
Over 15 Minutes
Multnomah County, Oregon, experienced a surge of gang activity between 2013 and 2014. To curtail crime and violence, a group of pastors intervened with the 11:45 program. The program provides services and mentorship t...
Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB)
Allison Frost
21 May 2013
Oregon, United States
Radio
Over 15 Minutes
Playworks, a recess-based school program, provides public schools with coaches who facilitate games that teach students skills for conflict resolution and cooperation. In Oregon, elementary schools across the state ar...
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