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Inform. Inspire. Instruct. Influence. Involve.“Troubling” result to Discrimination Survey of Portland’s rental housing
http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2015/04/despite_troubling_fair-housing.htmlA new report confirms that black and Latino renters continue to face disproportionate barriers in Portland's rental market four years after city officials pledged to eliminate housing discrimination. Undercover testing determined that landlords gave preferential...
Moving this summer?
A lot of people move in during summer - if you are one of those planning to move this summer, there is no better time to take a Rent Well class. In the class we include lots of information that can help you keep more money in your wallet. Here are only three examples:...
Job Search Today
July 20, 2015 - July 20, 2015 1125 SE Madison Ste 103B Map and Directions | Register Description:Our motto at Lifeability is Keep It Straightforward and Simple - and this class is no exception. We show you how to apply “work smarter, not harder” concepts to your job...
Congratulation to the 155
We would like to congratulate our most recent Rent Well Graduates! This brings our total to 155 since October 2013! We are proud to be responsible for almost 25% of Multnomah County graduates! If you or someone you know could benefit from taking the Rent Well class -...
We ♥ I Heart Connection
We are very pleased to be partnering with I Heart Connection. They will be using our class to present their Trauma Informed Nonviolent Parenting Class series on Thursdays evenings for 10 weeks starting April 23rd. This first series is being offered at a special price...
16 Apps Everyone Who Lives In A Shared House Needs
http://www.buzzfeed.com/chelseypippin/houseshare-apps?&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=DIY+25&utm_content=DIY+25+CID_b472549ca901c3983c348a98e0bdfd29&utm_source=Campaign%20Monitor&utm_term=These%20apps%20can%20help%20keep%20your%20home%20life%20happy&s=mobile#4ldqpiwGot roommates? Chelsey Pippin shares phone apps for everything from money, chores, and grocery shopping to hanging out and "me" time! 16 Apps Everyone Who Lives In A Shared House Needs!...
The Top 10 list Portland is on, which is bad news for renters.
http://ecreditdaily.com/2015/02/heres-how-much-income-is-needed-for-affordable-renting-in-these-u-s-cities/#M2woCJUVhtyLg0Tv.99Here's How Much Income is Needed for Affordable Renting in These U.S. Cities | ecreditdaily.com http://ecreditdaily.com/2015/02/heres-how-much-income-is-needed-for-affordable-renting-in-these-u-s-cities/#M2woCJUVhtyLg0Tv.99
Beat the HR bots — and get your résumé read | InfoWorld
http://www.infoworld.com/article/2879075/it-careers/beat-hr-bots-get-your-resume-read.html?phint=newt%3Dinfoworld_daily&phint=idg_eid%3D3fe8204106b974c86207b017a9cd6c25#tk.IFWNLE_nlt_daily_am_2015-02-05Josh Fruhlinger, ITworld | Feb 5, 2015 - View this quick slide show and get some great tips on how to enhance your resume' for the electronic age! "You have two options when it comes to beating the automated systems that filter resumes: You can go through them, or you...
Power Company Scams – Don’t let this happen to you.
While this is happening out there - it is a good reminder it can happen anywhere. - JM Beware of scam targeting Hood River utility customers Pacific Power - 11/03/14 Contact: Pacific Power media hotline, Nov. 3, 2014 1-800-570-5838 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Beware...
Housing Waitlist opens this Saturday!
http://reachcdc.org/properties/docs/Gilman_Court_Combined_Application_Packet.pdfPast experience says this will fill up very fast - I would not be surprised if it is a matter of just a few minutes. The Gilman Court waitlist will open at 10:00 AM on Saturday, February 14th, 2015. Applications will be accepted until 2:00 PM that day. A total of 150...
$3.4 million settlement for violating Do Not Call Registry
http://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/2014/03/ftc-reaches-settlement-home-security-company-called-millionsThis is one of my favorite stories - Company violates consumer protection laws, FTC slaps their hand - HARD FTC Reaches Settlement With Home Security Company that Called Millions of Consumers on the National Do Not Call Registry | Federal Trade Commission According to...
Social-media training lesson of the day
http://www.buzzfeed.com/alanwhite/how-you-gonna-get-fired-on-your-day-off?bffb&utm_term=4ldqpgp#4ldqpgpTwo lessons from today's tale: Just because you *can* do something doesn't mean you should. If it is on the internet, it's not private Fired From Her Job Over A Tweet Before She'd Even Started - BuzzFeed News.
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