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SNAP Benefits Issuing Early

DHS offering food benefits ahead of schedule in light of govt. shutdown
Chris Miller

The partial federal government shutdown prompted the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ask states to issue February’s benefits early for people who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for food security. The 615,405 Oregonians currently enrolled in SNAP will see their next monthly allocation by Jan. 20, according to a press release from […]

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Protecting Elders From Abuse

Elder Abuse Conference offers info on protecting older people from mental, physical & financial exploitation
Chris Miller

The third annual Elder Abuse Conference is heading to Bend, taking place Nov. 8 and 9 at the Riverhouse on the Deschutes Convention Center. According to the Oregon Department of Justice, fighting elder abuse is a top priority for the DOJ and Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum. As the population of older residents continues to […]

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