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Stories of Newberg Noon Rotary - with Mike Caruso Jun 07, 2022

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While most people have heard of Rotary, few actually know what Rotary is or how it works. In this episode, Mike Caruso shares about his own personal Rotary journey as past president of the Newberg Noon Rotary club and past district governor of District 5100. Mike also shares his passion and involvement with the Rotary Peacebuilder clubs, which are a Rotarian movement creating energy and momentum for peaceful conflict resolution around the world.
We also share information about the annual Rotary pancake breakfast, which runs alongside the Newberg Old Fashion Festival on the last weekend of July.
You can find more information about Newberg Noon Rotary on their website at https://www.newbergrotary.org/
As mentioned in the episode, you can visit The Joyful Roberts Group YouTube channel here.

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The Joyful Roberts Group is a real estate team led by Daniel Roberts, host of The Giving Town.
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Creating Opportunities to Build Community - with Chehalem Cultural Center May 24, 2022

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If you are a resident of Newberg, you have likely heard of Chehalem Cultural Center. In fact, for many people, it is hard to imagine our community without this wonderful resource. While that may be the case, many people are still unfamiliar with many aspects of the cultural center or what its actual role is in building community.
In this episode, Executive Director Sean Andries explains what a cultural center is and shares how Chehalem Cultural Center came to be. We also discuss how the cultural center operates, the many benefits it brings to our town, along with some of the exciting new projects in the works. This is a fun and informative episode you won't want to miss!

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The Gift of Disagreement - with The Civility Project May 10, 2022

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Is it possible that disagreements could really be a gift rather than a threat? How do we steward disagreements and learn to value them instead of working to avoid or eliminate them?
In today’s episode, Ron Mock with The Civility Project shares how civility is more than just the typical notion of being courteous and polite. Rather than avoiding conflict, true civility encourages us to seek it out in healthy and productive ways.
Ron also shares the mission and vision of the Civility Project as well as how he hopes it will bring our community together. If you are interested in learning more about the Civility Project, you can find more information below:
Civility Project website: https://sites.google.com/georgefox.edu/gfcivilityproject/home
Contact Ron: civility@georgefox.edu
Watch Ron Speak on The Gift of Disagreement (23:01 mark): https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=504575124603500

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Understanding the Cycle of Abuse - with Henderson House Apr 26, 2022

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Abuse is not as black and white as many of us would like to think. Individuals in abusive situations face major challenges that are not obvious to the general public, which is why the work of Henderson House is so important. Henderson House is the only local shelter and advocacy center for victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Yamhill County. Their mission is to provide culturally aware outreach, education, and services for victims of domestic and sexual violence through leadership, hope and respect for thriving families.
While Henderson House is a crucial resource, the work of stopping abuse starts with us as a community. It is important to learn the signs of abuse and educate our own families, friends, and neighbors about the resources available.
In this episode, we cover many of the myths surrounding domestic and sexual abuse, the cycle of abuse, the power and control wheel, services provided by Henderson House, and many other informative topics.
Trigger warning: This episode contains content that may be triggering to individuals who have experienced abuse.
You can find more information about Henderson House at https://www.hendersonhouse.org/

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Remembering Who We Are - with Nurture Newberg Apr 12, 2022

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"If Newberg became the most wonderful community in America, what would we be seeing, doing, hearing, and feeling more of?" This is the question that Nurture Newberg invites you to answer in the Newberg Vision Survey.
In today's episode, Denise Bacon and I discuss what Nurture Newberg is and how rewarding the things we want to see is ultimately the best way to promote positive change in our community.
We also discuss Denise's background with the Ford Family Foundation, PAX The Good Behavior Game, The Nurture Effect by Dr. Anthony Biglan, the Newberg Community Vision, and so much more!
You can find more information here: https://www.valuestoaction.org/nurture-newberg
If you want to get involved, you can reach Denise at dbacon@tfff.org

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Changing the Narrative - with Brian Love Mar 29, 2022

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Brian Love shares his heart for the town of Newberg and tells us why giving back to the community is so important to him. We also discussed what it means to "change the narrative" and how that idea can help us grow together as a community.

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Help When No Other Option Exists - with Yamhill County Service Integration Teams Mar 15, 2022

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What do you do when you need some help but you've run out of options? The Service Integration Teams (SITs) website explains it best:
Sometimes people need a little extra help paying rent, or help with a heat bill in a cold winter month. An urgent prescription or medical bill can derail a budget. The SITs can address issues like an urgent prescription or medical bill. They also help local food banks and other local non-profits when there are not enough supplies like personal hygiene products, clothing and toiletries.

Needs are varied and unique for each community

Each community might need something different or unique. SITs review requests when no other options are available, or when the full expense can’t be covered. Requests typically average no more than $300. Funds are for a one-time crisis in one of the following categories:

Basic Needs: Food, clothing and personal items
Community Development: Community events and activities
Education: Classes, tuition, fees, literacy programs for adults or children
Extra-Curricular: Fees, materials or clothing needed to participate in extracurricular activity
Health: Prescriptions, co-pays, rides to medical and dental appointments, etc.
Supplies: Goods or equipment to carry out activities or programs
Urgent Needs: Emergency housing or utility assistance
Youth Development: Leadership/learning opportunities not part of regular school programs

Source: https://yamhillcco.org/community-programs/service-integration-teams/

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Supporting at-risk Families - with A Family Place Mar 01, 2022

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By the time a child is 5 years old, their brain is nearly 80% developed. A Family Place works with families to ensure a safe and supportive environment for children to grow up and have healthy brain development.
There are so many ways A Family Place supports families in our community and this episode shares several stories of families whose lives have been forever changed by this organization.
Links mentioned in episode:
Meet Will & Geneva
https://www.familyplacerelief.org/

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We are Rebranding! Feb 16, 2022

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I'm excited to announce that we are rebranding this Podcast! While the goal of the podcast has always been to be a source of hope (elpis is Greek for hope), we have decided to move in a direction that specifically focuses on our community of Newberg. We wanted to have a new name that more clearly reflects our updated mission to share stories of hope and generosity in Newberg. Listen to this short episode to learn more!

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Supporting Newberg's Youth - with YCAP Youth Outreach Feb 01, 2022

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Amber Hansen-Moore, YCAP Youth Services Director, shares how the Youth Services programs benefit the whole community of Newberg. Between the Emergency Shelter Program, Transitional Living Program, and the Drop-in Center, there are so many lives that have been transformed. Tune in to learn more!

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