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3rd attempt to post. Though at DEA they are not so proud to highlight their shortcomings that they have no issue hiding from taxpayers. They removed my previous posts which simply expresses DEA's willingness to hide their incompetence and disabled comments on the appropriate post. If this firm put out the truth and numbers of how many things they had to redo on this Highway 20 Safety Upgrade between Corvallis and Albany OR taxpayers would have something to say about this firm’s laughable ranking. How about it DEA, put out an itemized list of everything that had to be done two or three times because it wasn’t done right in the first place and how much taxpayers money was wasted in the process. In my driveway alone they had to do multiple things more than once. No wonder ODOT never comes in on budget with incompetence like this! Taxpayers should not have to foot the bill for this! DEA was contracted for at least the Newberg-Dundee Bypass, the worst one, up 239% from original estimate. https://lnkd.in/epv6uESx

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During my time at @Life Without Barriers, I’ve learned that fostering can come in many forms. Providing care doesn’t have to be full-time; it can be providing a safe space for a young person for a couple of nights or one weekend each month. When it comes to fostering, no two children or families are the same; that’s why Life Without Barriers doesn’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. Think outside the box and learn more about the diverse ways you could make a difference here: https://lnkd.in/gMUF6SGc

It's fitting that our Community Review Process takes place during National Volunteer Week! We take pride in recognizing the hard working volunteers that give hundreds of hours to make the annual review process successful. These 40+ volunteers spend time visiting every agency, reviewing outcomes and outputs, evaluating budgets, and listening to agency presentations. This community led process is a hallmark of United Way and you can be proud knowing it is how your dollars are invested. #ThankYou #NationalVolunteerWeek #LIVEUNITED See less

Bringing you part II in our meal campaign blog series, where we delve into the various logistical aspects that campaign organisers should consider when planning their meal campaign. If you're considering hosting your own, then this is the guide for you! To read everything you'd need to know, visit: https://lnkd.in/dqF_pdCg #mealsharing #openseatlife #community #mealcampaigns

The episode is now live anywhere you get your podcasts. Please have a listen to me rant on (!) about the power of youth work and the need to build meaningful relationships, to create change.

On my travels workplaces will ask how they can create a "good workplace culture". A good workplace culture should be the goal for every company. I have observed a myriad of benefits that a good workplace culture can have. Safety is better, worker attrition is low, worker's pride in their job is high, etc. One simple method of facilitating a workplace culture is to get the workers to interact with each other away from their jobs and their workplace responsibilities. What better way than for employees to work together for the benefit of the local community. As Gränges Americas Inc. shows us with their great post. When workplaces have volunteer opportunities for the their employees everyone wins. It is these simple volunteer opportunities that allow employees to deal with their coworkers away from the stress of work. Job titles mean little when one is volunteering. Why, because employees are working together to complete a task. These events allows individuals to get to know their coworker(s) on a way that they cannot at their workplace. This interpersonal connection that is achieved can provide so many rewards to either growing or maintaining a good work culture. Keep up the good work Gränges Americas Inc. ! I do love your posts.

Trained in environmental health and epidemiology, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute's Peter James has focused his research on estimating the influence of spatial factors, including exposure to nature, the built environment, the food environment, air pollution, light pollution, noise, and socioeconomic factors, on health behaviors, mental health, and chronic disease. In other words: how one's environment can greatly impact overall health. He weighs in on the benefits of integrating nature into everyday life in this piece, a collaboration between Point32Health and the Boston Globe.

In follow up to my previous post about my step-brother, here's an article written about Community Living Guelph closing. #communityliving #socialservices #mentalhealth #purpose https://lnkd.in/gatgT7JK

New Jersey Community Development Corporation (NJCDC), Veteran Housing Corp would ask three questions about your housing projects: 1. How much funding, federal tax credits, or government benefits or incentives from all government sources did the projects receive? 2. What is the affordability period for each project? 3. What guarantees exist that tenants will not be displaced after the "affordability period expires? Every local, state, and federal housing authority should adopt the State of Vermont's "permanent affordability" policy as a model for all future government funded or subsidized housing projects or developments, no exceptions! https://lnkd.in/eFEUC8c8