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The Recovery Act is contributing to Oregon communities by helping to address the growing need for job creation and human services, while also laying the foundation for a new generation of energy infrastructure for our nation. These stories highlight some of the on-the-ground work being done in your community and across Oregon.
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| Faces of the Recovery Act |
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When snow-capped beauty turns deadly
The Recovery Act is funding a research project at OSU this is addressing the landslides and floods that follow rain or snow to help prevent disaster.
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New school lighting has small Oregon town talking
This energy efficient project will provide a better learning environment for students and the funds will put local contractors to work.
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Oregon goes greener through HUD's Green Retrofit program
Thanks to HUD’s Green Retrofits for Multifamily Housing funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Oregon is going to get even greener.
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Small school district knows how to get the job done
Mitchell School District Superintendent Sue Horton secures Recovery Act funds from the State Energy Program to benefit kids and the local community.
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Stimulus funds make a difference to Coos County lighting contractor
Coos County electrical contractor Randy Rema sees first hand how Recovery Act funds are helping to provide jobs and saving electricity.
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Recovery Act provides training to dislocated workers
Workforce Investment Act funding has provided John Cotton a new career path thanks in part to the Lane Workforce Partnership.
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Warm and well
Weatherization program brings relief to this Wallowa County resident.
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Oregon stimulus funds at work
Thanks to the State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program (SEEARP), Aaron and Virginia Meyers anticipate their home will be much warmer—and their gas bills considerably lower—this winter.
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Stocking up
The Recovery Act and HUD are providing low income housing assistance to Oregonians.
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Three Sisters Irrigation District success story
These economic stimulus funds provided full employment to dozens of businesses in the small mountain town of Sisters, Oregon, which had been experiencing a 16% unemployment rate.
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Making miracles
The Recovery Act is helping make miracles in northeast Portland.
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Wastewater wetlands project creates jobs and protects Willamette River
Public-private partnership provides innovative and sustainable solution.
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Construction worker is put to work with Recovery dollars
Recovery Act funding provided a job for Tony Morris with Woodburn Construction Company to build the new Silverton Senior Center.
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Modern hiring techniques meet old fashion customer service
Yorks General Store in Baker City finds hiring success through iMatchSkills.
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Lewis and Clark College grad fights homelessness in Lane County
As one of 22 AmeriCorps members serving through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Sonia Lauer is fighting poverty and homelessness in Lane County.
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OSU is advancing grid integration of diverse renewable energy sources
A research grant through Oregon State University may change the way electricity grids are managed in the future.
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Oregon Coast Community Action ARRA projects
A local Girl Scout troop helped our South Coast Food Share program label and sort a donation of albacore tuna.
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ARRA weatherization helps one man and his community
Phil enrolled in the United Community Action Network's SOS program and earned a new job as a Weatherization Installer.
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ARRA dollars providing food at NeighborImpact
CSBG ARRA funds have been used partially to fund two staff positions in the Food Bank.
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Community Action Team's Veteran’s Program
CSBG ARRA dollars have been hard at work at the Community Action Team in St. Helens, Oregon.
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CSC Weatherization Center in demand for green jobs skills training
Community Services Consortium in Corvallis is in the forefront of Oregon's response to the increasing demand for green jobs.
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ARRA funds help CAPECO clients smile, find housing
Through ARRA funding, Community Action Program of East Central Oregon (CAPECO) recently showed what a person can do when given safe, decent and affordable housing as well as supportive services to help break down barriers.
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KLCAS offers Sunshine Tykes drop-in daycare center
ARRA dollars have been hard at work at Klamath and Lake Community Action Services (KLCAS) where they now offer a drop-in day care center designed for low-income families.
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Putting youth to work throughout Oregon
The Oregon Youth Conservation Corps (OYCC) provides education, training and employment opportunities based on conservation projects to disadvantaged and at-risk youth.
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Neighborhood Stabilization Program provides services in Bend
Federal funds are available through HUD and NSP programs to help stabilize neighborhoods facing foreclosures and vacant lots.
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Oregon DOT helps community improve
Keeping the roads in good condition and providing a safe, efficient transportation system that supports economic opportunity and livable communities are critical aspects of the Oregon Department of Transportation's (ODOT) mission. See what ODOT is doing in the City of Maupin.
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Oregon DOT uses stimulus funds on central Oregon project
A new highway improvement project on US 97 south of Bend will provide safer driving conditions and an improved four-lane highway.
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