As our state continues to recover from the many challenges 2020 brought, this funding package will make urgent investments to help Oregonians who are truly hurting.
• $250 million for a summer learning and child care package to help students and families recover from the educational and emotional losses of the past year living in a global pandemic. The program will create grants for enrichment activities, academic support, child care, and early learning programs.
• $18 million for low-barrier emergency shelters, known as navigation centers, in Eugene, Salem, Bend, Medford, McMinnville, and Roseburg.
• More than $5 million to support wildfire-impacted communities across the state as they continue their recovery. The funding allocations were developed following 13 hours of public testimony before the House Special Committee on Wildfire Recovery, which will continue working on further legislation and funding needs for these communities.
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