Community Pathways, Inc.

12/10/2025

⚡🌧️ Power Outage Preparedness for the Portland Metro Area

With strong winds and potential flooding in our forecast, it’s a good time to make sure you’re ready in case the power goes out. Here are some tips from Ready (Ready.gov) to help you stay safe and supported:

✅Keep freezers and refrigerators closed.
✅Use a generator, but ONLY outdoors and away from windows. (Battery powered power stations and solar chargers can be used indoors but you need to charge them before a power outage happens.)
✅Do not use a gas stove or oven to heat your home. (This increases your risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and house fires.)
✅Disconnect appliances and electronics (like microwaves, toasters, smartphones) to avoid damage from electrical surges.
✅Create back-up plans for refrigerating medicines to keep them cold or using power-dependent medical devices like a power wheel chair or C-PAP machine.
✅ Check with local agencies about heating and cooling locations open near you. Oregonians and Portland Metro area residents, visit 211info's website to find Winter and Severe Weather Shelters at https://www.211info.org/winter-and-severe-weather-shelters/

12/09/2025

Wind and Flood Advisory in Portland Metro area! Monday, December 8th through Thursday, December 11th. Get the latest updates and learn how to stay safe by visiting the National Weather Service's website at https://www.weather.gov/pqr/

US National Weather Service Portland Oregon

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁🦃 We are thankful for all the individuals we serve! And for the many individuals, agencies, and community partners who share our commitment to supporting and advocating for the rights, self-determination, and well-being of individuals with disabilities living in Oregon.

11/26/2025

Our office is closing at 3:00 p.m. TODAY for the Thanksgiving holiday. We'll be closed through Friday, November 28. And reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, December 1.

11/25/2025

Friendly reminder our office will be closed for Thanksgiving, starting at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, through Friday, November 28. We will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on December 1.

For food assistance this holiday season, visit these websites:

🔹211info 's website: https://www.211info.org/get-help/food/
🔹Oregon Food Bank's Food Finder website: https://foodfinder.oregonfoodbank.org/

We are thankful for the individuals and community we serve and all of our community partners that also assist and advocate for individuals with disabilities. 💛

11/20/2025

Join our free Game Night at Community Pathways tomorrow!

🗓Date: Thursday, November 20th
🕙Time: 4-6 p.m.
📍Location: 4th Floor - Community Pathways (2475 SE Ladd Ave, Portland, OR 97219

All are welcome to join, including providers and friends! (Note, children and teenagers under 18 years old must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian).

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

11/18/2025

There's still time! Register today to 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 providers and contract, community, and faith-based partners an opportunity to meet with Oregon Department of Human Services and Oregon Health Authority and get 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.

11/15/2025

🌀❄️ 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