Low income tax credits constitute the most powerful antipoverty program in the nation. Yet Oregon has the lowest participation rate among the fifty states. Twenty-five percent of eligible Oregonians do not receive it. Camille McDaniel will discuss access to these credits for working families. Since 2008, Ms. McDaniel has worked for CASH Oregon (Creating Assets, Savings, and Hope) a non-profit committed to improving the financial health of low-income Oregonians and promoting low-income tax credits.
Presentation by Helen Christians. Until antibiotics were discovered and available to the general public, people died from infected wounds or faced amputation. Natural substances like silver, herbs and honey were recognized for their healing powers but not understood. This presentation will review the biology of wound healing and discuss current medical practices and future treatment. Helen Christians is an occupational therapist with 30yrs experiences working with wound and burn survivors at the Oregon Burn Center.
Presentation by Rand Schenck about the harmful impacts that result from the burning of fossil fuels. Climate Reality is sobering. Mr. Schenck looks at actions offering us hope -- actions taking place across the planet. He discusses what each of us can do to make a difference. Rand Schenck is an activist leader with 350PDX. He was trained as a climate reality leader last year with Al Gore and his organization.
Winners of Annual Humanist Essay Contest speak. Topic: Is the Concept of Separation of Church and State good for our country? Why or why not? How does it affect you personally?