RSVP of Josephine County

09/13/2013

UCAN is a community partner in Josephine and Douglas Counties. Please call us for help, 541-956-4050

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09/12/2013

Insurance Application Volunteers needed: UCAN RSVP is currently recruiting volunteers to begin training and certification to help those in our community with their insurance needs. UCAN recently received a Community Partner Grant from Cover Oregon to assist those in need in Josephine County with the new healthcare options. Cover Oregon, health insurance should be flexible and accessible to everyone. That’s why Cover Oregon was created — to be the single best place for individuals and their families to shop for health insurance. The marketplace is a one-stop shop that includes health coverage from private insurers and public programs, such as the Oregon Health Plan and Healthy Kids. If you would like to know more and be a volunteer application assistor, please contact Joy Kilishek, RSVP Director, 541-956-4474. Orientation is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 16 at 10am at the UCAN office, 201 NE 8th Street. Come see what all the talk is about and be part of the solution. Required training is on-line and in person to become a certified application assistor.

08/22/2013

Career Clothing Fair
JCEC FUNDRAISER
Friday, October 4
7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Our Eleventh event…and better than ever!
At Evergreen Bank’s “BEAR HOTEL”
Spalding Ave., Grants Pass
• Most clothing items only $1.00 each
• Men and Women’s clothing
• Closet Full of Dresses: Prom and Special Occasion
Dresses at very low prices!

• Donations accepted starting
August 19 at WorkSource Oregon,
1569 NE F Street, Grants Pass and
also at UCAN RSVP 201 NE 8th St.
(Good condition adult clothing only please!)

• (541)244-3247 or (541)244-3210 for more information
• All proceeds benefit the Oregon Employer Council

08/22/2013

• Don’t miss the Kids Care Fair, Saturday, Aug. 24, Parkway Christian Church (229 NE Beacon Dr., Grants Pass)will be hosting a day of activities for kids in Josephine County. This year, Parkway Christian Center will be providing back packs, school supplies and many other services for our local children. Other vendors offering free services will be: Head Start, Dental Screening (Dr. Buchanan), Eye Screening (Eye Care Group of GP), Hearing Screening (So. Oregon Lions Club Sight & Hearing), UCAN, The Job Council (family support & connections), Child Finger Printing (Masonic Lodge), Fire Safety (GP Department of Public Safety), Bike Rodeo (GP Department of Public Safety), Foster Kids Inc., Free Ice Cream For Kids (Rotary Club of GP). For More information, or if you would like to be a part of this day and/or to donate back packs and school supplies, please contact the children’s minister at Parkway Christian Center, Pastor St. John at 541-479-2639.

08/22/2013

• Living With Alzheimer’s Disease, Education and Support for Families, Caregivers and Friends of Persons with Alzheimer’s or Related Dementias. Understand Challenging Behaviors: What the Person You Are Caring For May Be Feeling. Alzheimer’s is a real disease and the person with Alzheimer’s is not willfully misbehaving, but in many cases expressing a need for care, comfort, independence, control or even pain relief. The quality of care can improve when the caregiver sees the challenging behavior from the perspective of the person with dementia, develops several skills and techniques to respond to the difficult behavior, and learns to recognize events and situations that may trigger behaviors. The caregiver can learn to recognize the person’s need to feel in control, connected and to communicate a need. Explore techniques to help the person move from feelings of confusion, agitation, anger, fear and paranoia to feelings of trust, calm, security and confidence. This workshop is designed for caregivers and staff at long term care facilities, adult foster care providers, in-home care providers and family caregivers. Wednesday, August 28, 2:00pm to 3:30pm, Rogue Valley Retirement, 1001 N.E. A Street, Grants Pass. Registration fee: $15.00 per person. Space is limited. Please call 541-956-4472 to reserve your place. The monthly Living With Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver Workshops are presented by the Alzheimer’s Consortium of Southern Oregon, and UCAN/RSVP

08/22/2013

• RSVP UCAN is recruiting energy education volunteers to help teach in our community. UCAN provides cost-free weatherization services to income-qualified residents (homeowners AND renters) of Douglas and Josephine Counties. The goal of the weatherization program is to provide services that help families lower their utility bills and stay warmer, safer and more comfortable. The Weatherization Program reduces energy costs for low-income households by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes, while ensuring their health and safety. Typically, low income households spend 14% of their annual income on energy, compared with 3.5% for other households. Energy reduction may be accomplished by providing home repairs such as increased insulation, repair of broken windows, repair of heating systems and air sealing throughout the home. If you enjoy talking to people, public speaking and helping others save money, this is for you. Volunteer training is already scheduled for September 6. All volunteers will be trained and certified to facilitate these educational workshops. Focusing on conserving energy in homes, thus reducing energy bills and leaving households with more money in their pockets. They will discuss and discover ways to reduce home energy consumption by focusing on heating and cooling systems, hot water, lighting and appliances. For those who participate in energy education workshops we also offer a free energy kit with many items that will immediately help save money. . For more information, call Joy Kilishek, 541-956-4474.

08/08/2013

Oregon Volunteers! is the Oregon Commission for Voluntary Action & Service. We promote and support AmeriCorps, volunteerism and civic engagement to strengthen Oregon communities.

08/01/2013

Need Help paying for groceries?
FREE Senior Workshop!

It’s a “SNAP”: Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program

Are you over the age of 60 and do you or someone you know need help paying for groceries? You may be surprised to learn you can get food benefits from SNAP, Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program. Assets such a car, house or money in bank won’t be counted for most and it won’t cost you a dime. In Oregon, people get their food benefits on a card and you can use it just like a bank debit card at the grocery store. Income limits are higher than you think! Join us this month for our free workshops: Wednesday, Aug. 14: First Christian Church, 4th and H Streets, 1:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Aug. 20: Oregon Health Management Services building, 28 S.W. “I” Street, 2:00p.m.
(Use parking lot at the corner of H and 5th Streets)
Grants Pass. For more information, contact our AmeriCorps Volunteer, LaVonne at UCAN RSVP 541-956-4472
201 N.E. 8th Street, Grants Pass OR 97526

07/29/2013

Our volunteers are still in need of tools for our ramp program. We currently have 9 folks waiting for wheelchair ramps to be built and need our communities help. Call 541-956-4474 if you can help.

07/25/2013

• Do you need help paying for groceries? If you know someone who needs help putting food on the table, tell them about SNAP; Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program is a program to help supplement your grocery costs. Assets such as a house, car and money in the bank wont be counted for most people and there are many seniors that need some extra help. Did you know an undernourished a senior might be diagnosed as having dementia or early Alzheimer’s Disease, have dizzy spells, fall and fracture a bone, ending up in a wheelchair or a nursing home. Historically, persons aged 60 and older have been the most under-served population nationwide. Only one out of three eligible Oregon seniors are receiving the SNAP dollars they deserve. Are next workshop will be July 25, 2pm at Bethany Presbyterian Church located at 741 N.W 4th Street, For more information, call our Summer AmeriCorps Volunteer, LaVonne at RSVP 541-956-4472

07/25/2013

SPRUCE UP THE FAIRGROUNDS: Volunteers that are assisting the Josephine County Fairgrounds are in need of paint. If you would like to be part of this volunteer project to help brighten up the Commercial Building at the Fairgrounds for Fair (August 14-17), please come on down Aug. 2. If you have any gallons of light colored paint sitting on a shelf that you would like to donate, please bring them to the Fairgrounds Office, 1451 Fairgrounds Rd., GP 97527 (off Redwood Hwy.). We will be prepping the building this Saturday, July 27th at 9:00 AM and then painting next Friday, August 2nd(and Saturday, August 3rd,if needed) at 9:00 AM. If you have paint supplies that we can use, please bring them along. Call Gail Logan at 541-660-2719 with any questions or if you want to volunteer.

07/25/2013

Food & Friends serves more than meals...In many cases volunteers are the only people our seniors see on any given day. They serve more than a meal; they provide vital social contact and a safety net. Volunteers are always needed to deliver Meals on Wheels and help prepare meals. While volunteering forFood & Friends provides a vital service to our community, it is also FUN! Feel the satisfaction that comes from helping others in need of nourishment and a friendly face. Come together to give back to your community. Organizations can form a dedicated volunteer team of co-workers to help near your workplace. This is a great opportunity for businesses, service groups, and other agencies. We need caring people who will deliver meals to homebound seniors, drivers use their own vehicles (mileage reimbursement is availableand donations are tax deductible). Meals are picked up at a central location. Training is provided. Volunteers complete a criminal background check. Our volunteer drivers deliver about 15,000 meals each month to individuals living independently at home, who, for health reasons, cannot make their own meals. An additional 4,000 meals are served each month at our 12 congregate senior dining sites with the help of our volunteers. Last fiscal year volunteers served a total of 238,384 meals to approximately 3,900 people in Jackson and Josephine Counties. Volunteers are needed immediately Grants Pass and the Illinois Valley folks; substitute drivers and meals site opportunities. For more information, 541-659-9338.