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The Poverty Advisory Committee (PAC)

One out of five children in our community is growing up in a family suffering from poverty. The PAC spearheads the CCFC's important work in alleviating poverty and its root causes. The PAC's volunteer board is made up of low-income people, social service professionals and advocates.

We develop policy, advocate for low-income people and oversee Multnomah County's Community Action Agency (aimed at helping people help themselves.)

Our projects include Oregonhelps.org, a web site that helps people find out what benefits and assistance they're eligible for, the Poverty Elimination Framework, and the Dispelling Myths of Poverty Campaign.

Poverty Advisory Committee (PAC) Main Page | Oregonhelps.org | Poverty Elimination Framework |
Dispelling Myths of Poverty Campaign | Events & Meetings | Poverty Resources |