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Low-income weatherization: practical and policy limitations to increasing services in rural Oregon

Creator:

Hammond, D'Anne

Abstract:

This essay examines the low-income weatherization program in rural Oregon, shedding light on difficulties in increasing weatherization services to low-income rural households. This essay also identifies policy limitations. There are strict rules in place for utilizing Department of Energy weatherization funding and some of these rules are likely to make...

Resource Type:

Capstone Project
The relationship between income and food insecurity : the role of social support in rural and urban Oregonians

Creator:

De Marco, Molly M.

Abstract:

Millions of U.S. households experienced hunger in 2005 and millions more experienced food insecurity. Previous research indicates that low-wage work and little social support contribute to food insecurity. Research also suggests that individuals cope by finding alternate food sources and drawing on social support. Further, researchers have found that rural...

Resource Type:

Dissertation