Community Outreach Partnership Centers Program FY 1999 Grantee

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, EUGENE, OR -- $399,765

The University of Oregon will receive a Community Outreach Partnership Centers Program New Grant of $399,765 to provide outreach services in the Eugene Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area. Through a partnership with local governments and community-based organizations, the project will help low-income families living in developments operated by the Lane County Housing Authority and non-profit housing providers to achieve self-sufficiency.

Among the activities Oregon will undertake are:

• Providing computer training to residents so they can compete in the job market;

• Working with families on personal budgeting and financial planning;

• Improving access to affordable health care;

• Empowering local residents to participate on community boards and commissions, by providing them with the skills to effectively participate in decision-making processes;

• Implementing Neighborhood Watch programs to reduce crime; and

• Working with a local credit union to help families open Individual Development Accounts.

Contact: Dr. David Povey, 541-346-3812

Content Archived: January 20, 2009