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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
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    APPROVED: Mark Edwards, representing Sociology Lori Cramer, representing Sociology Leslie Richards

  • Making ends meet : hunger survival strategies in two rural Oregon communities

    Creator:
    Abel, Talya Shuler
    Abstract:
    Food insecurity and hunger have become persistent problems resulting from an increase in impoverished segments of populations worldwide. For those not affected, the problem seems unnoticeable – it is happening somewhere else far away from them. However, in the United States, the number of people living below the poverty level...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    the process; to Leslie Richards for her insight, constructive advice and support during classes