Polk County Family & Community Outreach

06/17/2026

The Polk Community Resource Center will be closed on Friday, June 19th, and will reopen with regular hours on Monday, June 22nd.

06/11/2026

Do you know a veteran who could use some discounts? Check out this resource article from VA News about year-round discounts for veterans and military personnel.

https://news.va.gov/85765/veteran-discounts-available-year-round/

06/03/2026

Need assistance with a federal agency like the VA or the Social Security Administration? Mobile casework hours for Congresswoman Andrea Salinas will be on Tuesday, June 9th, from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M at the Polk Community Resource Center.

If you have any questions, please call (503) 385-0906. To learn more about casework, visit salinas.house.gov/casework.

Do you need help with renewing your passport or have questions about your VA benefits?

Stop by my casework hours at Polk Resource Center in Monmouth on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 11 AM to 1 PM PT. Members of my team will be ready to assist you!

¿Necesita ayuda para renovar su pasaporte o tiene preguntas sobre sus beneficios de VA?

Pase por mis horas de trabajo en el Centro de Recursos Polk en Monmouth el martes 9 de junio de 2026, de 11:00 AM a 1:00 PM PT. ¡Los miembros de mi oficina estarán listos para ayudarle!

05/21/2026

Check out this opportunity from Mid-Valley Parenting!

GIVEAWAY ALERT! 📣📣📣

Hello everyone! We want to hear from YOU! Mid-Valley Parenting staff are working on plans for the next year of programming!

Please fill out this brief survey (5-10 minutes), and be entered to win one of our family-fun baskets!

Survey Link: https://polkoregonjotform.jotform.com/260763163583057

Help us make programming work better for you, and get a chance to win a totally free basket of fun things! Win-win! 🤩

Giveaway winners will be announced on Monday, June 1st. All survey entries need to be submitted by May 31st at 5:00pm to be entered into the drawing.

05/21/2026

The Polk Community Resource Center will be closed on Monday, May 25th and will resume normal hours of operation on Tuesday, May 26th

05/15/2026

Hello Community!
Partners in the Monmouth and Independence area are exploring ways to improve access to medical services in the community. Please take a minute to complete this survey and share your thoughts and experiences. Your input will help guide future healthcare options in the area.

Survey Link is Here and I Promise it is Quick: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnOQ9RMpIhvQOAC8TPMucmrUbb-nP-gBT6j81cvzWdVkfAHA/viewform

Hola, comunidad:
Socios en el área de Monmouth y Independence están explorando maneras de mejorar el acceso a los servicios médicos en la comunidad. Por favor, tómese unos minutos para completar esta encuesta y compartir sus ideas y experiencias. Sus opiniones ayudarán a orientar futuras opciones de atención médica en el área.--

El enlace de la encuesta está aquí: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdW561MlqdvaT_-cREHRj-2LLb6RLXw8uLjh29_G-raw6DptA/viewform

05/06/2026

Important Changes Coming to the Falls City Resource Center

Due to tightening budgets, FCO and our partners will cease on-site services at the Falls City Resource Center.

Here is the breakdown of what is happening and how it affects Falls City:

Service Updates & Support:
-Final Day On-Site: FCO’s last day providing services at the RC is tomorrow, May 7th.

-Still Here to Help: After May 7th, if you need connections to resources, please call the Polk Community Resource Center at 503-751-1644. Our team members can still travel to Falls City to meet with clients on a case-by-case basis.

-The Community Garden: The garden is staying! It will continue to be operated by community volunteers as long as there is interest. Keeping this space running is a priority for everyone.

Future of the Building:
The building is currently owned by the Willamette Health Council, but the intent has always been to gift it to the City of Falls City.

Moving forward, the City is considering moving City Hall staff and services into the Resource Center this summer. This move would keep the building local and put it to good use for the community.

If you have additional ideas or visions for how the space can best serve Falls City, please reach out to city officials as these plans develop.

04/25/2026

Happening today from 10:00- 2:00PM at the Polk County Fairgrounds!

Fam Jam is a totally FREE family-fun event! How is that possible? Because of our amazing event sponsors! Thank you to the Willamette Health Council and the Marion & Polk Early Learning Hub, Inc. for supporting this great event! 🤩

Don't miss us on April 25th at the Polk County Fairgrounds - 520 S Pacific Hwy W Rickreall, OR 97371 from 10:00 - 2:00!

See you soon! 🥳

04/13/2026

Free classes for Polk County Residents! The Rent Well program will be available in Polk County on May 5th and May 21st at the Grand Ronde Community Center. Prioritization will be given to Grand Ronde residents or tribal members.

Rent Well is an educational program offering the opportunity to learn skills that help participants be successful renters.

To sign up visit https://polkoregonjotform.jotform.com/260846058601053

03/31/2026

Due to a staffing shortage, the Falls City Resource Center will be closed today, Tuesday, March 31st, and will reopen during normal hours tomorrow.

We appreciate your understanding.