The state of Oregon is upgrading the OregONEligibility, or ONE, system that Oregonians use to apply for the Oregon Health Plan and manage their information. Once the upgrade is completed, beginning Feb. 1, Oregonians will have the option to apply online for medical, cash, childcare, and food benefits all on one application. Check out the website benefits.oregon.gov.
You can also continue to apply with a paper application, over the phone or in person for any of these programs at any the following offices:
Meals on wheels will not be delivered on Friday, February 12th due to possible inclement weather. Meals are also not being delivered on Monday, February 15th due to Presidents' Day. Frozen meals and Shelf stable meals were sent out today for all clients. If you have an immediate need, please call the center at 503-668-5569
All city parks are open. Playground equipment is not sanitized. Porta potties are cleaned once a day. All users of outdoor recreation areas must observe state-issued physical distancing guidelines to keep these areas safe for everyone. For more information, visit https://govstatus.egov.com/or-covid-19.
AARP will not be holding in person tax appointments this year at the Community/Senior Center. A "virtual site" has been set up at the Gresham Senior Center.
The Community/Senior Center is our community gathering place for information, resources, recreational activities, senior group activities, congregate meals, and many other opportunities for social interaction.
The Community/Senior Center is closed to the public until further notice due to COVID-19. Community Services staff is available by email or by calling the center to answer questions and provide information. 503-668-5569.
Building rentals are currently suspended. Essential services such as Meals on wheels, shopping shuttle, and client services are continuing.
Outreach and in-center services are available for older adults who are in need of assistance in finding the right resource to help with their needs. Client services can connect individuals with in-center services and can provide information and referrals to community based resources to meet specific needs such as housing, nutrition, transportation, etc. When the family needs assistance our Client Services Coordinator can arrange to meet with family members about issues such as health and well being, safety, care giving, housing, and respite services.
Community Services provides several nutrition services for adults 60+ years of age residing within the Oregon Trail School District (excluding Hoodland).
meals on wheels
The Meals on Wheels program is a partnership with Clackamas County and the City of Sandy and is operated out of the Sandy Community/Senior Center. Nutritional balanced meal are served to homebound seniors who might not otherwise have access to a nutritious daily meal.
