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Volunteer Opportunities in Jackson County
Please visit besavvyso.org/how-to-get-involved for detailed information about the opportunities below and to checkout a list of more organizations looking for volunteers! Peer Counselor Training Coming Up! Register for training that begins August 16th Age Wise Age...
Free E-Filing Taxes by the AARP
Learn how the AARP has set up programs to help you file your taxes this year!
With People Getting COVID-19 Vaccine, Officials Warn That Scams are Next
This post was provided by AARP With the first coronavirus vaccine in the U.S. just authorized, state and federal officials are warning that ruthless criminals will try to capitalize on the historic step to steal people’s money. The U.S. Department of Health and Human...
Medical Transportation For Seniors in Jackson County
Call-A-Ride provides medical transportation for seniors in Jackson County. The Call-A-Ride program was established by the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) in Jackson County in 1988. Volunteer drivers provide transportation to medical appointments for...
Age Wise Age Well Volunteer Counselors Help Aging Adults
Age Wise Age Well is a group of volunteer counselors who strive to help our aging community through helpful and skilled person to person counseling.
Local and Safe Holiday Shopping
Our local businesses rely on our support and can offer you a safe holiday shopping experience. Shopping locally is more important than ever this holiday season. While it may seem more convenient to do all of our holiday shopping online, COVID-19 has negatively...
State Invests in Emergency Alert System
Article From Pam Marsh, State Representative Oregon House District 5 - Southern Jackson County We know that our local emergency notification system failed to alert many or most residents during the Almeda fire. Reports from other regions indicate that this was a...
State Providing No-Cost Fire Debris Cleanup
Article From Pam Marsh, State Representative Oregon House District 5 - Southern Jackson County On November 16, the Oregon Debris Management Task Force announced that the State will provide no-cost wildfire ash and debris cleanup for all homes and businesses in the...
Salvation Army Christmas Assistance 2020
The holidays can bring many stressors, including lack of time, this year the stress of COVID-19 and worries of safe family gatherings, and emotional and financial stress. The Salvation Army's Christmas Assistance program has a variety of services to help families and...
Almeda Fire
Jackson County originally said some 2,700 structures were destroyed in the Almeda fire that broke out just North of Ashland then roared through the cities of Talent and Phoenix and into the outskirts of Medford. It now estimates that 2,357 residential structures were...
Adopt-a-Neighbor!
We all need to stay home as much as possible to protect ourselves, family, and community from the COVID-19 virus. It is especially important that people over 65 and those with underlying health conditions stay home to avoid exposure, and that means getting help with...