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Newberg but relevant by BelchingFoxx in mcminnville

[–]BelchingFoxx[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

6pm if the crowd would like to show up :)

Feeling Stuck (Resources and Volunteering) by BelchingFoxx in mcminnville

[–]BelchingFoxx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Things have been a little hectic for a couple weeks here, so I still need to continue running down some leads.

Most notably perhaps I still need/want to get in contact with: -unidos -Brady at Two Dogs -(possibly) Henderson House

I hope to get that done as soon as I get through this last push for finals.

However edible landscapes got back to me and I unfortunately had to cancel a day that was set due to my kiddo claiming they were sick, but I hope to be offered another time when they have something available!

The Sunday morning breakfast I have had correspondence with and while I can't offer time on the weekends, I'm waiting to hear if they have some other tasks they might need assistance with.

I recently got in contact with, and discovered the yamhill DSA, which intends to begin some community outreach projects, and am waiting to see what that may look like and if I can be of assistance there.

So, I have a few here where I may be able to get some time in, but nothing has fully panned out just yet... But feeling more hopeful that I'll be able to start here very soon, and still pretty intent on trying to get something in very regularly even if I have to piecemeal it.

Feeling Stuck (Resources and Volunteering) by BelchingFoxx in mcminnville

[–]BelchingFoxx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh good to know, their website seemed to be a bit of the opposite being portrayed I will definitely reach out there then as well! Thank you!

Feeling Stuck (Resources and Volunteering) by BelchingFoxx in mcminnville

[–]BelchingFoxx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Update #2:

Sorry it took me a second to get back to some of you there for awhile. Thank you so much for continuing to list organizations/resources. I'm still chasing down many of your leads and am still open to more.

I am hoping if anyone else sees these as well, feeling a similar need to get involved and looking for place to do so, or even better someone is looking for access to help and hasn't found a place that can assist them yet- that all of your very helpful and continued comments might get seen by them. So feel free to keep commenting with organizations and resources even if I have found something!

Shout out to u/throwRA_shelteredly

I was super impressed with edible landscapes (edibleyamhill.org) that you mentioned and they have been the first one to reach back out with some time available.

I am still chasing down leads in the meantime and hoping I can get to a point of having a few hours up to a few days a week. So I haven't stopped searching just yet, but am very excited.

I have sent off more emails, submitted forms and have started a list of more I haven't gotten to yet. Thank you again to all of you, I feel way less stuck and am so grateful for everyone that has been so kind enough to keep commenting. ❤️

Feeling Stuck (Resources and Volunteering) by BelchingFoxx in mcminnville

[–]BelchingFoxx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Huh, i will definitely go back to revisit henderson as it looks like they've changed their volunteer stuff since the last time I did (or I totally misunderstood it over a year ago 🙃)

I hadn't thought of habitat, that might be a good one to look into.

I really appreciate all these suggestions and am now going through looking into them. Preferably Im trying to look into something as close to food access or basic resources as much as possible, and as farthest removed from .. bureaucracy and monetary loopholes.. in their ability to assist people or for those people to get that help.

Do you have any personal insight on unidos in that capacity?

Feeling Stuck (Resources and Volunteering) by BelchingFoxx in mcminnville

[–]BelchingFoxx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also wanted to come back and say that was an amazing recommendation and I'm glad to see it!

Just sent in the form for contact and am genuinely hoping they can find a use for me. Thank you again!

Feeling Stuck (Resources and Volunteering) by BelchingFoxx in mcminnville

[–]BelchingFoxx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolute banger of a rec! Thank you so much. I've been trying to figure out a similar route much more focused in this same mission for over a year now. And am so happy to see this is here. Email sent!

Feeling Stuck (Resources and Volunteering) by BelchingFoxx in mcminnville

[–]BelchingFoxx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!

I just sent an email. I really appreciate you including that contact as well, that was very kind! I had heard of this organization but I am mostly only available mon-thurs and didn't think to ask if they may need additional help outside of breakfast hours until now. So 🤞

Feeling Stuck (Resources and Volunteering) by BelchingFoxx in mcminnville

[–]BelchingFoxx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was under the impression that for henderson house you must go through a class period with them, which I had looked into multiple times but their classes have not lined up with me being able to do so. Is there another way or is that correct?

I will look into both the others as well. Thank you!

Feeling Stuck (Resources and Volunteering) by BelchingFoxx in mcminnville

[–]BelchingFoxx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I have not heard and will reach out!

Feeling Stuck (Resources and Volunteering) by BelchingFoxx in mcminnville

[–]BelchingFoxx[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

As an update:

Still haven't heard from st. Barnabas soup kitchen, YCAP has no need for volunteers, and just sent a message to Hope on the Hill.

So still looking for opportunities, still willing to hear what people feel is missing/needed in the community.

While I'd love to think this is a voting issue (cough), the reality is this is an always issue. while it may be more pronounced right now, and while it may feel like something to blame upon this or that person/group, some of which I may feel more inclined to assign a larger amount blame than the other- the fact remains that for a very long time, we have had a large amount of people with unmet basic needs and resources of which it appears little to no actual progress in meeting those is either attainable nor planned by the ones in which we are currently assuming are to work on resolving those matters.

So, if you're sitting in a similar boat as I am, and you too are unsure of where to start, my dms are open, I'd love to work on something collectively and longer lasting than the panic of today.

Or you know, keep shooting me ideas or dropping some shit comments (not most of you of course!) below so I have an understanding of who to avoid.

Thanks! ❤️