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Be about Something: how duty, forgiveness and faith shaped Ebony Clarke
The new Director of Mental Health and Addiction Services pushes accountability and calls for grace
The new Director of Mental Health and Addiction Services pushes accountability and calls for grace
Many came to thank commissioners for their ongoing investments in crucial social services programs. But others brought forward heartfelt requests to continue programs that could be affected next year.
Portland is home to the ninth largest urban Native population in the country. The County recently declared May 5 Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Day of Awareness.
On May 7, Multnomah County employees filled the board room of County headquarters to celebrate the winners of the 2019 Employee Recognition Awards.
Commissioners tell stories of finding their voice in the United States
Growing deficit forces Board of Commissioners to make painful cuts to social and health services
Children spent the day planting herbs and vegetables, learning about different County jobs, role playing as U.S. Census workers, and enjoying arts and crafts.
Invests in mental health, public safety, equity, while facing growing deficit
Invests in mental health, public safety, equity, while facing growing deficit
Topics included legal help for survivors, supporting people with disabilities and health challenges, services for LGBTQ+ survivors, and the intersection of sexual violence and sex trafficking.
Division to consider integration, streamlining services and rebranding
Nearly four years ago, Multnomah County became the first government in Oregon to offer paid family leave for all employees.