Across Malheur County, people are working to improve the lives of families and their children. In their own words, they explain.
In their own words, they explain.
Why I care – an English coach.
Speaking: Xochitl Fuhriman-Ebert, Ontario School District
This is part of the Malheur Enterprise series, “Children of Poverty.”
Part 1: Malheur’s kids in peril as parents, programs struggle with economic, social challenges
Part 2: Children tucked into RVs, living with friends as Malheur County housing remains inadequate
Part 3: Children in Malheur County going hungry as families struggle with income, issues
Part 4: In Malheur County, school workers step in to care for children short of food, clothing
ABOUT THE SERIES: “Children of Poverty” is a five-part series by the Malheur Enterprise examining why the county’s poverty rate remains high. The series is the result of a partnership between the Enterprise, of Vale, Oregon, and a special team from USC’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.
ENGAGE: Share your view. How can the community improve life for children in impoverished circumstances? Who should take the lead on this issue? Send an email to Publisher Les Zaitz: [email protected].
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