Support from foundations, faith communities, individuals and not-for-profit agencies help make it possible for CODA to continue helping people who struggle with substance use and with mental illness. Recent generous gifts include: $5,000 from the ESCO Foundation for exam-room equipment for Portland and Tigard locations; $600 from the Oregon Food Bank to help pay for a new refrigerator for Rolfson House; $3,650 from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, to purchase necessities from the Deseret Industries Thrift Store; $1,000 grant and proceeds from a pancake breakfast held by Congregation Beth Israel Social Action Council for clinic equipment at CODA sites.
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