May 7th at The Crystal Ballroom
April 26-28 at the Oregon Convention Center
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What's happening at the Capitol
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This week the House Human Services and Housing Committee will hold a work session on HB 3440 to make needed investments in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program (TANF).
 The work session will be held Wednesday, April 10th at 3:00pm in Hearing Room D. Please send letters of support to committee members. For info on this bill check out our web site or email Jessica. Public Hearings in April
The Ways & Means committee will hold public hearings across Oregon to gather input on the State's proposed budget. This is an excellent opportunity to advocate for adequate funding for human services that address and prevent hunger in Oregon. Hearings will begin in Eugene on April 12th and include stops in Ashland, Bend, Hermiston, TIllamook and Salem. Full schedule.
Visit our website to learn about these and other priority items to end hunger in Oregon during the 2013 legislative session .
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Taste of the Nation- tickets on sale
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McMenamins Crystal Hotel & Ballroom, May 7, 2013
Tickets support Share Our Strength's efforts to end childhood hunger and helps local organizations such as PHFO continue our work. Thank you for your continued support to ensure that no child goes hungry. We look forward to seeing you at the Taste of the Nation Portland 2013!
Volunteers needed - can you help?
If you would like to volunteer behind the scenes please fill out this volunteer form to register directly with Share Our Strength.
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| Help feed kids this summer |
Summer is one of the hardest times for kids who rely on free and reduced meals at school. PHFO's summer mini-grants helped to feed over 375,000 hungry kids last summer, by supporting local summer meal sites. Generous donors made this possible.
Can you help?
A donation to PHFO's summer food mini-grants campaign will help us expand last year's success, when for the first time, every county in Oregon had a summer meal site available!
Are you a summer meal provider?
A limited number of one-time grants between $1,000 and $5,000 are available. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 26.
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New film: American Winter
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"Now, finally, a movie has arrived that shows the precariousness of the U.S. economy for the majority of Americans, refusing to distinguish between a deserving and non-deserving poor: American Winter."
- Greg Kaufmann on Bill Moyers site
This award-winning documentary features the stories of eight families in the Portland area who were hit hard by the recession.
"American Winter" documents the work of 211info a nonprofit referral organization, one of our partners, as they help these families find housing, pay bills, and get advice on how to weather the current financial downturn. Watch on HBO
After you watch the film...
The recession was very hard on Oregonians and we know there's a long way to go before everyone can cover all of their basic needs. As our economy improves, how can we keep this conversation alive?
 Tell us what you think on Facebook!
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Welcome Katie and Simone!
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This month we are happy to introduce you to the newest members of our team, Katie Furia (left) and Simone Crowe.
Both have committed to a year of service as AmeriCorps VISTAs and will greatly increase our capacity to meet our mission.
Katie has a background in nutrition and WIC and will be supporting outreach and evaluation of federal nutrition programs.
Simone, an experienced organizer and activist for social justice, will be strengthening our communications and fund development (and helping to bring you this newsletter).
Look for updates on their work throughout the next 12 months, and thank you Katie and Simone! Contact Katie or Simone.
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| A huge thank you to Lisa Rummler! |
Our staff would like to extend a very big thank you to Lisa Rummler who volunteered over 200 hours as PHFO's Communications Intern since January.
During her time at PHFO, Lisa helped coordinate and publish our e-newsletters and annual report, captured photos and videos of our work in the field, updated our website, and represented PHFO at events like the recent movie screening, A Place at the Table.
We are very grateful for Lisa's dedication to our work, her humor, her excellent writing skills, and especially her crazy cat stories! Lisa, we will miss you and we wish you the best!
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