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South Central Scholars

For many students in underprivileged communities throughout the world, even the very thought of applying for or attending college may seem like entertaining a mere fantasy rather than an achievable goal. Students that grow up in crime-ridden neighborhoods, suffering from financial hardships and household disturbances, are often left out of common college plans made by typical high school students. South Central Los Angeles is one such disadvantaged region, and home to many families struggling with poverty and social dangers. br>
Our staff at South Central Scholars Foundation strives to enhance the lives of disadvantaged students through higher education. Our primary goal is to encourage and mentor students residing in South Central Los Angeles to not only attend college and graduate school, but to have the necessary funds to cover the cost of tuition through scholarships and summer job opportunities. We also provide high school students with information about current internship positions that can be used as stepping stones into the corporate world.

For additional information regarding our college scholarships, internships, mentorships, and career opportunities, ask your local educational counselor or visit us at www.SouthCentralScholars.org.

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ABC Mouse Kids Learning

Helping Kids Learn to Read

If you have a baby or toddler at home, you may already be fantasizing about the day he or she graduates from high school, thanking you in a famous valedictorian speech sure to wow the crowds sitting on the bleachers! If this dream sounds familiar, odds are you've also spent some time researching early education books and preschool programs that can help your child get ahead of the curve. Many parents who have expressed similar sentiments and concerns have been thrilled with the educational exposure their kids have received through ABC Mouse. As an online educational website for kids, ABC Mouse provides children with learning games and activities, focusing on phonics, math, science, geography, art, and music. Additionally, ABC Mouse helps kids learn to read, making the educational process both entertaining and interesting for kids. By teaching letters and phonics through songs and interactive games, ABC Mouse helps kids in preschool and kindergarten learn to read before entering elementary school. Homeschool instructors and teachers can also enroll in the site’s programs, using its interactive features and lessons to supplement their classroom curriculum.

To discover the ways in which these games and activities can help your child learn to read, visit ABC Mouse.

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Mt. Hood Community College

For those wanting to attend a community college in the Portland area, Mt. Hood Community College might be the most practical choice. Tuition rates at MHCC are much less than those at local universities, so students can save money while earning their Associates Degrees. MHCC also offers athletic programs, financial aid for those who qualify, as well as a wide variety of student services.

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Places to Visit in Portland: Mt. Hood Community College*
Category: Colleges and Universities
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Sara Alamdar, AskAMerchant.com Editor

 

About Portland
Oregon’s largest city and the Pacific Northwest’s third largest, Portland boasts a population of approximately 2 million residents in the Portland Metropolitan Area.  Known as the “City of Roses” for its ideal climate for growing roses, Portland is also known for its many parks, public transportation system and the Trailblazers NBA basketball team.

Portland’s Location
Portland is located in Oregon state where the Willamette and Columbia rivers meet.

Portland’s Neighborhoods
Northwest Portland includes the Pearl District, Old Town Chinatown, the Northwest District, and various residential and industrial neighborhoods.

North Portland is a mixture of residential, commercial, and industrial areas.

Northeast Portland is made up of a diverse collection of neighborhoods, including exclusive residential areas and working-class neighborhoods.

Southeast Portland incorporates the warehouses along the Willamette through historic Ladd's Addition to the Hawthorne and Belmont districts and Gresham.

Portland’s Climate
Warm, sunny and dry during the summer with an average high of 81 degrees in July.
Winters are usually mild to chilly with moisture and a high of 46 degrees in January.
Average of 155 days a year with measurable precipitation.

Portland’s Square Miles 145.4 square miles
Portland’s Population 568,380 residents
Portland is: the Largest City in Oregon and the 23rd largest city in the U.S.

2000 Portland Demographics:
- White 77.9%
- Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
- American 6.6%
- Asian 6.3%
- Native American 1.0%
- Total Population (2000 est.)= 529,121

Portland’s Major Attractions
Portland Art Museum
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Portland Classical Chinese Garden
International Rose Test Garden
Forest Park
Portlandia statue
Powell's City of Books

Important Phone Numbers in Portland
Emergency:
Police: 911
Fire: 911
Sheriff: 911
Non Emergency: (503) 823-3333

Transportation:
Airline Information: 503-460-4234
Public Transportation: (503) 238-RIDE
Radio Cab: (503) 227-1212
Broadway Cab: (503) 227-1234
Yellow Cab: (503) 227-1234
Portland Taxi: (503) 256-5400
Portland Shuttle: (503) 327-1094
Northern Lights Towncar Services: (503) 760-2478
Lucky Limousine & Towncar: (503) 254-0010
Amtrak: (800) USA-RAIL
Alamo Rent-A-Car: (503) 513-9550
Budget Car and Truck Rental: (800) 826-2090
Enterprise Rent-A-Car: (503) 284-8055
DMV: (503) 299-9999
Dept. of Transportation: 503-731-8200

Utilities:
Portland Water Bureau: 503-823-7770
Public Utilities Commission: (503)823-3008
Portland General Electric Co.: (503) 464-8000
Pacific Corporation: (503) 813-5000
Constellation Energy Group: (503) 552-6150
Northwest Natural Gas: (503) 226-4211?
Comcast Cable: (503) 335-3663?
Time Warner Cable: (503) 234-6183?
DISH Network: (503) 684-1567
Qwest: (866) 438-4939

Other:
Multnomah County Library (503) 988-5123
Portland Development Commission (503) 823-3200
Oregon Convention Center Info (503) 235-7575

City Information:
City/County Information Center(503) 823-4000
Travel Portland (503) 275-9750

School Districts:
Portland Public Schools (503) 916-2000

Newspapers:
The Oregonian (503) 968-3162
Northwest Examiner (503) 241-2353
Business Journal of Portland (503) 274-8733
Willamette Week (503) 243-2122
Portland Observer (503) 288-0033

Radio:
KNRK FM - (503) 733-5470
KGON FM - (503) 733-5466
KKRZ FM – (503) 226-0100
KVMX FM - (503) 517-6400
KWJJ FM  -  (503) 226-9653
KFXX FM – (503) 223-1441
KXL AM - (503) 243-7595
KOAC AM - (503) 293-1982

Television:
KATU TV Ch. 2 - (503) 231-4222
KOIN TV Ch. 6 - (503) 464-0600
KGW TV Ch. 8 - (503) 226-5000
KPTV TV Ch. 12/30 - (503) 906-1249
KRCW-TV  Ch. 32 - (503) 644-3232
KOPB-TV Ch. 10/27 - (503) 244-9900

Business:
Better Business Bureau (503) 226-3981
US Patent and Trademark (800) 786-9199
US Copyright Office (202) 707-3000
CDC (800) 611-5170
CA Contractors Licenses (503) 378-4621

 

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