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- Outside In Increases Medical Access - | 
Both Clackamas and Multnomah Counties Will Benefit
Outside In received a federal grant to increase medical services. The grant will fund $650,000 for each of the next 10 years. We will be operating a school-based health center in Milwaukie and providing care to homeless families in both Clackamas and Multnomah Counties.
The grant helps Outside In continue to bring medical and health care services directly to the streets via a fully equipped, dual exam room medical van. Serving the hardest to reach communities, medical outreach delivers preventative and life-enhancing medical services to an increasing number of individuals who do not have access to health care.
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- OHSU's Graduating Doctors Include a Former Outside In Youth - | |
This former Outside In client begins her residency in family and community medicine at the University of California San Francisco - her first choice.
Aleka Spurgeon-Heinrici was among the 59 women and 45 men who graduated from OHSU's Doctor of Medicine program. The Oregonian told her story of overcoming obstacles, becoming a medical school success and wanting to go out and make a difference for others. The 29-year-old Spurgeon-Heinrici said of her journey,
"I know that people can change.
We can recover. We can heal." |
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- Graduation: Honoring the Achievements of Homeless Youth - | |
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Our clients have been studying hard for their GED and college classes, and finding employment on their path to self-sufficiency. A crowd filled the room at The Gerding Theater to celebrate the many accomplishments of these youth: 25 earned their GED; 24 finished a quarter of college classes; and 100% completed their work experience.
Howard "H" White (V.P. of Nike/Air Jordan Brand), gave the Keynote Address, and youth keynote speaker, Danielle Roe, inspired the audience with an address that focused on finding the strength to move forward. |
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- Our Volunteers and Donors Inspire Both Staff and Clients - | |
Thank you to so many whose caring and generosity makes an impact on our clients.
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- Legacy employees cleaned and landscaped our courtyards.
- OHSU Casey Eye Institute staff performed 24 eye exams for our patients. (Top photo)
- Whole Foods donated $6,000 of wellness products to keep our clients healthy.
- The Art Institute of Portland generously gifted us with computer monitors.
- Reed College freshmen landscaped and cleaned our entrance as part of orientation. (Middle photo)
- Alpine Mortgage Planning coworkers raced in the Warrior Dash to raise funds for Outside In. (Bottom photo)
- Boly:Welch volunteers conduct mock interviews with our clients after they complete our Job Readiness Training Program.
- Special thanks to our recurring donors.
50 people support our work with monthly donations. We appreciate your support!
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- Giving Tree: Support Our Holiday Gift Program for Youth - | |
 More than 2,000 homeless youth in Portland do not have family welcoming them home for the holidays. By working together with our community, Outside In makes sure each and every youth who spends the holidays with us feels included and loved. To participate in this year's Giving Tree program, please see our Wish List.
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- Connect With Us - | |
We asked our Facebook fans to choose one word to describe Outside In. Here are some highlights from the 45 responses we received:
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OUTstandINg!
Possibilities...
Crucial
Compassionate
Bridging
Nurturing
Community
Phenomenal
Empowering!
Life-changing
Familial
Empathetic
Cardinal | Opportunity
Catalyst
Integrity
Redemption
Open-hearted
Oasis
Human
Inspiring
Recovery
Me1971
Believe
Humbling
Essential |
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