November Newsletter

Written By Jennifer Santiago
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Hello!

As we head into the holiday season, we want to remind everyone that our office will be closed on Monday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day and will reopen on Tuesday, November 12th at 9AM. We will also be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 28-29th for Thanksgiving. We will reopen on Monday, December 2nd at 9AM.

Please see our resource list below for Thanksgiving meals being provided for individuals & families in need of assistance. We hope you all enjoy this day.

We are grateful for all of the individuals we serve and the people who make up our community.

Jennifer Santiago
Executive Director 

 

Changes at Oregon Health Plan

If you live in Multnomah, Washington, or Clackamas County, there will be an additional CCO (Coordinated Care Organization) available to you in 2020.   

For some time now, Health Share has been the only Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) operating in our area, and you may have been accessing your medical insurance (Care Oregon, Kaiser, or Providence) through this CCO. Starting in January, a new CCO, Trillium, will also be serving OHP customers in our area.  OHP mailed out letters in mid-October describing this change, and in some cases may have matched you with this new CCO.  It is important to read this letter carefully to make sure you are happy with the CCO that you have been assigned to. Changes in your CCO can affect which doctors, dentists, hospitals, and pharmacies that you have access to.  If you want to choose a different CCO, you should do so by November 17th, otherwise any changes explained in the letter will take effect on January 1st.  If you need help understanding your letter, you can contact your Personal Agent at Community Pathways. 

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Thanksgiving and Holiday Meal Assistance


Salvation Army

You can get a regular food box during November that will have what is available at that time.  They try to add as many items as possible for the holiday season.  Some Christmas assistance is available as well, you can find more information on their website:

 

https://portland.salvationarmy.org/portland2/christmas-assistance/

 
Sunshine Division

Sunshine Division partners with Portland police and other law enforcement to distribute emergency food and holiday food boxes.  To learn more, check out their website:

https://sunshinedivision.org/programs/

Oregon Food Bank

The Oregon Food Bank has free food markets, mobile pantries, and senior mobile pantries.  For information about various programs: https://www.oregonfoodbank.org/our-work/programs/food-access/community-programs/

To find a program in your area: https://www.oregonfoodbank.org/find-help/find-food/

 

Upcoming Events


CPI November Game Night

  • Thursday, November 14th, 4-6PM

  • 2475 SE Ladd Avenue, 4th Floor, Portland, OR 97214

  • Come hang out and play games!

  • Questions? Contact us at (503) 935-5243 or info@communitypath.org

Jennifer Santiago
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