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Goldendale Open House
Please join us September 7th at our new Goldendale office for an open house event! It's a fun opportunity to meet mediators, tour our new office, and learn about our community services. We offer mediation services for many situations--family, divorce, youth,...
Meet the Mediator: Richard Withers
We spoke with Six Rivers mediator and board member Richard Withers about mediation and how it connects with his many other interests. Richard is a retired attorney who practiced with concentrations in civil rights, constitutional law, criminal defense and public...
Oregon’s New Eviction Prevention Program
Six Rivers has been selected as one of five mediation centers across Oregon to initiate Eviction Prevention Mediation (EPM), a free program which helps landlords and tenants find workable solutions to prevent eviction. EPM is funded in partnership with Oregon...
Newsletter Highlight: Leymah Gbowee
Leymah Gbowee began her peace-building work as a community volunteer during the Second Liberian Civil War, helping community members to heal from trauma. She then led a non-violent peace movement that helped end the war and made free elections possible. In 2011,...
The Gorge Magazine: “Resolving Conflict”
The winter issue of The Gorge Magazine is here—and it includes an article by board member and mediator Ruth Berkowitz that highlights Six Rivers and mediation in The Gorge. Her passion and vision for mediation shines through and we’re grateful for the spotlight, so...
Celebrating Holidays with Children after a Divorce
After a divorce, holidays and special times can be challenging for families who are adjusting to new schedules and new traditions. Here are two articles, from different perspectives, that offer ideas on how to nurture joy and connection and minimize the impact of...
Interview with Ona Lawrence, Early Resolution Specialist
We spoke with Ona Lawrence, our Early Resolution Specialist, to learn more about the Eviction Resolution Pilot Program (ERPP) in Klickitat and Skamania Counties and to find out what draws Ona to her work as Early Resolution Specialist. What does an early resolution...
Eviction Resolution Pilot Program Update
COVID-19 has caused financial hardships for many in our communities, including landlords and tenants. The Washington state legislature has created the Eviction Resolution Pilot Program (ERPP), a program that helps landlords and tenants find reasonable solutions for...
NAFCM/JAMS Young Adult Project Underway!
Six Rivers has embarked on an exciting national project that focuses on listening to the needs and interests of young adults (ages 21-35) in our community. Six Rivers is one of five centers from around the USA to be selected by the National Association for...
A Salute to Six Rivers’ Founder
The past year brought unique challenges, changes, and opportunities – and Six Rivers DRC rose to the occasion. 2020 asked a lot of all of us, and we are so proud of our volunteers and staff who met every challenge with creativity and resilient hope, knowing our...
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