What you might have missed last month in August:

Volunteer Appreciation Picnic

August 11th, we celebrated our 15th annual Volunteer Appreciation Picnic! The picnic was a huge success, and the weather was beautiful for a fun day. We want to thank all those who supported Project ABLE with putting everything together. We would also like to thank all those who attended and made the event a wonderful celebration of what we do here at ABLE.

Volunteer Spotlight

Troy Rigert

September, I would like to shine a light on a fabulous volunteer! Troy Rigert, a veteran born and raised in Oregon, has been with Project ABLE for over a year. His draw to ABLE has been that he finds it very enlightening and the culture surrounding it. Troy has been participating in the McMinnville office and worked the front reception desk with his canine companion, Cora, for around nine months. Together, they enjoy the Community Connection group at Project ABLE, where they get to know people who come in to enjoy coffee. Troy has been known to always look for ways to give support around the office and is greatly appreciated by staff. So, if you get a chance to say hello to Troy and Cora, please stop by McMinnville Project ABLE office for a chat!

"Troy's awesome and a fantastic receptionist!" - Tracy

Ashe and Julie's office has moved to the white building next to this new lobby area.

What new lobby area you ask?

Here at Project ABLE, we are making big changes to the scenery in the white building.

We are currently decorating and arranging the lobby area for Peers to hang out in at the white building or while waiting for wellness activities.

The goal is to make a comfortable and safe environment for people to relax and enjoy and sit on the couch or have a cup of tea or coffee.

Julie and Ashe have moved offices to the white building beside the new lobby. So if you are looking for support or want to say hello, you know where they are!

Julie & Ashes new office

Come check out the NEW & IMPROVED lobby with a coffee bar!

Pictured is Joshua putting together a Starry Night puzzle in the new lobby area.

So come on over and hang out with us!

Upcoming Trainings for Peer Support Specialist (PSS)

During September:

CEU's for this month are: 



9/1 - QPR - a suicide prevention strategy. Facilitated by Kelsey Murray, who is the Suicide Prevention Coordinator for Yamhill County Public Health

9/08- SMART goal setting and Peer Support. Facilitated by Michelle Cradit. Were going to identify this goal strategy for Peers to share with those they support.

9/15 - Chronic Illness - collecting spoons. TBD facilitator. This will address the encroachment of chronic illness on daily living. Focus is on building greater empathy and compassion and sharing strategies for "managing spoons" (daily energy rationing).  

9/22 - Older Adult - Retirement and Poverty. TBD facilitator. Updated and revised!

9/29 - No CEU! Open Mic karaoke at Salem campus. 

McMinnville News:

Here are some upcoming events happening in McMinnville!