Page 11 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - February 2024

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Tips to stretch your budget

Saving money on a limited Community resources
budget can be difficult, but it is
n Join a local buy-nothing
possible. Here are ways you can site on Facebook to exchange
save on daily expenses: items with members of your
Stick to a budget community.
n Borrow from a friend or
n Know your income and neighbor.
your expenses. n Find out what assistance
n Understand the difference your local family support center
between needs and your wants. offers.
n Attend free local community
Clothes and toys events and library programs for
n Shop thrift stores instead of fun.
buying new items.
n Check local clothing banks Don’t forget
at churches or nonprofits. n Give your child time. It is
n Check out Facebook groups. far more valuable than toys.
n Take advantage of yard and n Keep water and snacks in
Cat Starr-Scott and Carol Strader want to get you on the right track. garage sales and buy clothing in your car to avoid costs of eating
at restaurants.
the next size up for your child.
Vocational Rehabilitation

Program makes big move WIC through SPIPA

By Bobbie Bush

The Chehalis Tribe’s Vocational CONTACT US
Rehabilitation Program is now The organization meets the special
located in the old Elders Center. nutritional needs of pregnant,
Entry to the building is on the Vocational Rehabilitation breastfeeding and postpartum moms;
right side as you face the building Counselor Carol Strader: infants; and children up to age 5.
from the parking lot. At the green cstrader@chehalistribe.org, NEXT DATE: April 11
door, please ring the bell. Because 360-709-1702, 360-890-
one side of the building is a child 5437 (cell) CONTACT: wicnutrition@spipa.
care classroom and the other side Vocational Rehabilitation org or 360-426-3990. Find out if you
of the building is the Vocational Administrative Assistant qualify for WIC at doh.wa.gov/you-
Rehabilitation office, the door Catherine Starr-Scott: and-your-family/wic/wic-eligibility
is always locked. Please use the cstarrscott@chehalistribe.
doorbell to gain entrance. org, 360-709-1703, 360-
Dear Chehalis Tribe and 890-5942 (cell)
surrounding community
members,
Vocational Rehabilitation individual’s strengths, traditional
is happy to announce that we values and beliefs, resources, USDA food pickup
are open and eager to help the priorities, concerns, capabilities,
community. The program serves interests and informed choice.
individuals with disabilities Native Americans who meet 11 A.M.-2 P.M. APRIL 18 AT
who are seeking employment by the criteria and are enrolled in a THE COMMUNITY CENTER
providing services that will help federally recognized tribe may be
remove barriers. We are more than eligible for services if they reside SPIPA’s program offers
happy to help clients get back on within the service area of the food to fill up your freezer,
their feet. Chehalis Tribe and are associated refrigerator and cupboards.
If you would like to find out if with the Tribal community. The Items are first-come,
Vocational Rehabilitation can help program also works closely with first-served (one pickup
you, please contact us by phone or the Washington State Vocational per household). Each
email. We are open from 8 a.m.- Rehabilitation program to identify month features different
4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. eligible Native American clients items. Please allow priority
Catherine Starr-Scott, Vocational that are not being served under to elders and low-income
Rehabilitation Administrative the state program due to cultural households. Must present
Assistant barriers. tribal ID at time of pickup.
Services provided to individuals
VRP’s goal is to help those with disabilities must be necessary
who meet the criteria to obtain to overcome substantial barriers CALL: 360-426-3990
full-time, part-time, seasonal, to employment and must be
self-employment or supported provided as cost effectively as
employment consistent with the possible.