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Need help finding resources and services for La Pine, Sunriver, Gilchrist and Crescent? This is a good place to begin! Other Central Oregon agencies are also included . . . . This site is provided as a community service by Kathy Matthews at Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy. . . . . . . All rights reserved . . . March 2009
About Us
The Crisis Management Services Program receives grant funding through Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
Crisis Management Services focuses on the short-term alleviation of unique crises by connecting individuals and families with available community resources, and filling gaps in existing services. The program's case manager will work with each client on a case-by-case basis to determine their greatest needs and for the client to take the steps necessary to meet those needs. Activities will include information, referral, case management, resources assistance and if needed, follow-up consultations.
Clients must fill out an intake form, bring in documentation necessary for their crisis, and be willing to discuss with the case worker what their crisis is, before allocated funds are considered.
Contact Linsey Hawkins, Homeless Programs Coordinator for program qualifications and to discuss available resources.
Contact Information:
Klamath & Lake Community Action Services
125 S. 6th Street
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Phone: (541) 882-3500
Toll Free: (866) 665-6438
Fax: (541) 882-3674
From her dress and the appearance of her old car of many colors it was obvious she was not doing well. When I asked if her car was broken she said, "No could you please help me over here beside these bushes.’’ What was waiting for me over beside those bushes? Hesitantly, I followed until I spotted a fat but slightly battered 6 point buck beside those bushes. She slowly asked , "Could you please help me put it in my trunk?"
When I asked if she had hit it with her car she said, "No." Next I explained that unless she reported the deer to the State Police or a Wildlife Officer she could be issued a citation for transporting an untagged deer. She looked into my eyes and slowly answered, "I don't care...my kids and me are hungry." Too much talk and too little action...we loaded the deer into her trunk.
As she closed the lid of her trunk I asked one last question. "Would you like me to field dress it for you?" Her reply answered all, "No, since my husband left, me and my kids are gettin` good at it at home... and they don't bleed all over my trunk anymore." Standing there as she drove away I knew I had just looked into the eyes of Jesus."
Rick Wilson
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