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December 15, 2017
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Last Saturday I spent several hours sorting cans of beans
and jars of tomato sauce. It was the last drive of the year for Ashland Food
Project, and those marvelous green bags produced over 30,000 pounds of
beautiful, nutritious food for Ashland Emergency Food Bank.
It was a morning of deep gratitude and reflection, and a
joyous beginning to my holiday season. Watching empty shelves fill to capacity
cannot help but make your heart sing.
It was also a reminder of the power of community. The world
we live in right now often seems intent on defining us by our differences,
sowing fear and building barriers. But here in Ashland, and in every community
across the state, folks are doing the best they can to take care of one
another. They staff homeless shelters, drive field trips, tutor 3rd graders,
repair trails, and tend frail elders. Every day, and over and over again, they
step up to assist a neighbor, a friend, a stranger in need.
As 2017 sneaks to a close, I’m filled with appreciation for
the kindness and support you’ve extended to me this past year. You’ve shared
your knowledge, your perspective, and sometimes your criticism. I’ve had the
opportunity to learn from you, and that has been a great gift.
Best wishes for a wonderful holiday.
State Representative
Oregon House District 5 - Southern Jackson County
P.S. And because we know the holiday season only lasts for so long, we are already at work planning town halls for January, where we’ll have a chance to discuss the issues that will be front and center when the legislature convenes in early February. Stay tuned for more details.
Dial 2-1-1 !
Oregon provides a wide range of services to help citizens with everything from foreclosure to health care, but sometimes it's hard to find what you need. 211info is the resource center for anything from SNAP (food stamps) to mortgage counseling. The center is here to connect you to the resources you need! Please click here to find the Community Resource Directory.
Call ADRC (Aging and Disabilities Resource Connection)
The ADRC is a welcoming
place for individuals, concerned families or friends, or professionals working
with issues related to aging or disabilities to come for information tailored
to their situation. The ADRC provides
information and assistance on a broad range of programs and services, including long term care options. You can reach ADRC of Rogue Valley at 541-618-7572.
Capitol Phone: 503-986-1405
District Phone: 541-282-4516
Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE, H-375, Salem, Oregon 97301
Email: Rep.PamMarsh@oregonlegislature.gov
Website: http://www.oregonlegislature.gov/marsh
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