Community Pathways, Inc.

11/15/2025

🌀❄️ Winter is Coming – Are You Ready? ❄️🌀

As the temperatures drop and winter weather approaches, it's important to get ready! One way is by getting or preparing to use a portable power station or generator! ⚡️ Whether it’s a snowstorm, icy winds, or a surprise power outage, having a reliable backup power source can give you peace of mind AND keep you safe.

✔️ Here’s how to stay warm and ready:

🔥 Charge up your power station -- now so it’s fully ready in case the power goes out.
🧤 Keep warm blankets, space heaters, and phone chargers nearby.
🕯️ Stock up on essentials like extra batteries, warm clothes, and non-perishable food (canned soup, chili, vegetables).
💡 Use LED lights and backup lighting that work great with the power station.
📱 Stay connected and informed when the weather gets rough. Visit CPI's website for updates or your local county's Office of Emergency Management's website.

If you don’t have a power station yet, it might be time to look into one! If you're a customer of Community Pathways, contact your Personal Agent to get help with planning for cold weather and power outages.

Stay safe, stay warm, and let’s be ready for whatever winter throws our way. 💪❄️

11/14/2025

SNAP UPDATE 👏 The federal government has reopened and SNAP is back to normal. Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) has shared the following information on their website: https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/news/Pages/snap-updates.aspx

🔹Full November SNAP benefits were loaded onto EBT cards as of November 7.

🔹If you were approved for SNAP on or after November 7, your benefits will be on your EBT card on November 14.

🔹December SNAP benefits will be sent on their regular schedule.

🔹Check your EBT card balance before you go to the store. Use only the official EBT Edge website (www.ebtedge.com) or the EBT Edge mobile app (Apple or Android). ODHS can't guarantee the safety of any other EBT websites or apps.

If you're a customer of Community Pathways and have more questions about your SNAP benefits, contact your Personal Agent. We're here to help.

The federal government shutdown is affecting funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

11/14/2025

Join us for a free Game Night on Thursday, November 20th from 4-6 p.m. at Community Pathways (2475 SE Ladd Ave, Portland) - 4th Floor. Providers and friends are welcome to join!

Let us know if you're coming! RSVP by emailing info@communitypath.org or contact your Personal Agent directly.

11/13/2025

Providers and Community Partners 📣 Join the Federal Response – Forward Together Oregon webinar via Zoom on Tuesday, November 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

This webinar offers an opportunity to meet with Oregon Department of Human Services and Oregon Health Authority and get the latest updates about federal changes impacting Oregon.

🔗 Register using this link: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_QRVxhTy1RzWRH3r48gz9Dw #/registration

Please contact Fabiola Herrera at mayra.f.herrera-hernandez@oha.oregon.gov or 503-979-6984 (voice or text), at least 48 hours before the start of the webinar to request an accommodation. The earlier you submit a request the more likely it will be met.

11/12/2025

In case you missed it, Oregon Department of Human Services has shared that November SNAP benefits have been loaded onto EBT cards. People in Oregon who receive SNAP will get 100% of their November benefit amount starting on November 7, 2025.

Before going to the store, check your EBT card balance to make sure your benefits are available. Use the official EBT Edge website (www.ebtedge.com) or the ebtEdge mobile App (Apple or Android).

When you check your benefits, you might get a message that says benefits are paused. Make sure to check the balance amount on your EBT card. If you’re a customer of Community Pathways and still experiencing an issue with getting your benefits, contact your Personal Agent for help.

Find the latest updates about the federal government shutdown and SNAP benefits on the ODHS website: https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/news/Pages/snap-updates.aspx

11/11/2025

Our office is closed today in observance of Veterans Day. We will open on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 9 a.m.

Happy ! Thank you for your service.

11/10/2025

Our office will be closed on November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. We will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on November 12th. Thank you to all who have courageously served our country.

11/08/2025

👩‍🍳 FREE Culinary Training for Adults with IDD 👨‍🍳 Enrollment is now open for the next Nourish & Flourish Kitchen culinary training program. This is a free Employment Path opportunity for individuals experiencing intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to gain hands-on culinary skills and explore careers in the food service industry. The next cohort begins January 6, 2026.

This 16-week program is designed to build independence and confidence through professional culinary instruction in a supportive, small-group environment.

📍 Located in downtown Portland – accessible by TriMet bus, MAX, and Streetcar
🗓️ Classes run January 6,2026 – April 24, 2026
🕘 Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
👩🍳 Cohorts are limited to six students to ensure personalized support and attention

This opportunity is a collaboration between Germaine's Culinary Inc. and Cedar Independence.

To apply or learn more, email info@cedarindependence.com.

11/07/2025

📣 SNAP benefits are back for Oregonians! The Oregon Department of Human Services has confirmed on its website that all November SNAP benefits were loaded to EBT cards today, November 7, 2025.

Here’s how you can check the status of your SNAP benefits and learn more:

▪️Check your EBT balance at ebtEDGE.com or the EBT Edge app. Need help? Call 1-800-699-9075.

▪️Look at your last store or ATM receipt using your Oregon Trail Card. Need help? Call customer service toll-free at 888-997-4447

▪️Get the latest SNAP updates from ODHS here: https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/news/pages/snap-updates.aspx

Please note, some people might still experience delays in getting their benefits restored. If you’re a customer of Community Pathways and need help with your benefits, contact your Personal Agent.

Community Pathways will do our best to share what we know with our community, when we know it.

11/07/2025

It's Time to Prepare for Cold Weather ❄

Here are 5 ways to stay warm in your home this winter:

1. Layer clothing and blankets.
2. Ensure doors and windows seal well. Fix if needed and possible.
3. Set the thermostat to 60 degrees Fahrenheit or above when home.
4. Eat and drink warm foods and drinks. (Do not use your oven, stove, grill, or generator inside as a source of heat. This is dangerous.)
5. If you need assistance to pay your utility bill, visit the Tri-County (Portland Metro) Utility Assistance page on 211 Info’s website.

Find more Winter Storm Preparedness resources on Oregon Health Authority's website: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/preparedness/prepare/pages/prepareforwinterstorms.aspx

If you are a customer of Community Pathways and need help accessing and planning resources to help you prepare, contact your Personal Agent (PA).

11/06/2025

As the colder months approach, it’s important to be prepared. Join the Community Services Network for a Winter Preparedness Fair to learn about essential tips and resources for keeping yourself and your family safe and warm this winter. This event is free and open to the public, no registration is required to attend.

Learn more here: https://www.csnpdx.org/community-resource-fairs

Event Details:

📍 Where: Parkrose High School - 12003 NE Shaver St. Portland, OR 97220

🗓 Date: Saturday, November 15

🕙 Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The Community Services Network's Community Resource Fairs bring together Portland-area nonprofits, government agencies and others to offer a one-stop shop for our community in need.

11/04/2025

📣We're Hiring📣 Join our dedicated team as full-time Personal Agent, also known as a case manager. In this dynamic role, you will assist 36 to 40 adults with disabilities on your case load to live full, self-determined lives by helping them access, plan, and monitor community-based supports and services.

Learn more and apply on Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e8bcd31a3feecb07&from=shareddesktop_copy

Open until filled.

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