GED CLASSES

GED Prep Classes are in full swing! Thanks to a grant, Chemeketa Community College is able to offer GED Prep classes at the Center at no cost to the student.  Prospective students must currently be on Marion County supervision.  In addition they should have previously been in GED prep classes or tested as appropriate to prep for the GED.   Regular attendance and motivation to attain the GED are expected.  Classes will be offered:   Mon/Tue/Wed/Thur  9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  New students can start any date.   Contact the Center at Pinestreet@mwvcaa.org or (503)990-7370 for more information.

MEN IN TRANSITION

Every Tuesday evening at  6:00 p.m. this is a weekly men’s dicussion group hosted by the Pine Street Resource Center.  For more information contact Gary Babcock at the Center (503)990-7370 or gary.babcock@mwvcaa.org

WOMEN”S SUPPORT GROUP

Every 2nd and 4th  Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. facilitated by volunteers and A New Leaf.   No pre-registration required, feel free to drop in!

VETERAN’S SUPPORT GROUP

The 4th Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.  Hosted by SOVAH (Serving Our Veterans At Home).  Contact the Center for more information.

CLOTHING FOR EMPLOYMENT INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE

Thanks to Chief Justice Paul De Muniz, we have an assortment of professional clothing available for job interviews or professional employment settings.  The collection includes suits, sport coats, ties, shirts, slacks as well as a limited amount of women’s clothing.  These items are free to those needing them.  Come on in and look through our selection.

LEGAL ASSISTANCE COMING!!!

Legal clinics will provide assessments of civil legal issues facing clients.  Depending on the assessment, further legal assistance may be available.  The clinics are a collaborative effort between the Center, Willamette University School of Law, and the local legal community.  Thanks to our partners and Chief Justice Paul J. DeMuniz for providing the impetus and direction for the provision of this needed service.   Contact the Center for specific clinic dates and times.

FINANCIAL EDUCATION CLASS

A 8 session weekly interactive class on personal finance covering such topics as:  budgeting,  savings and checking accounts, dealing with debt and credit, buying a car, insurance and other personal financial information.  The next class will be offered 4 consecutive Thursday mornings from 9:00 – 11:00 beginning August 2.  You can  call (503)990-7370 or email pinestreet@mwvcaa.org to register for the next class.