 Hey, UCP Community! We're here to update you on Scrappy the Cat. As some of you know, last week, three of our intrepid employees rescued a cat from the parking lot at the UCP Office. Scrappy is a gorgeous, sweet tuxedo cat. And he’s looking for a home! He has an adorable new biography on the shelter website: "Meet Scrappy, an affectionate kitty looking for his forever home🐾. Scrappy is estimated to be 1.5 years old, and he is very friendly. You can learn more about adopting him here.
PS: A gigantic thank you to Mackenzie Snell and Blake Thomason (from UCP's Front Office), and Suzannah Newman (UCP's Human Resources Director). The trio fed Scrappy, gave him lots of gentle snuggles, and then safely transported him to a local vet. Also, a huge shout out to Gateway Veterinary Hospital for offering to care for Scrappy.  Are you an animal lover? We are, too!
Last Thursday, three of our intrepid employees rescued a cat from the parking lot at the UCP Office. He’s a gorgeous, sweet tuxedo cat. And he’s looking for a home! Scrappy is estimated to be 1.5 years old, and he is very friendly. You can learn more about adopting him here. PS: A gigantic thank you to Mackenzie Snell and Blake Thomason (from UCP's Front Office), and Suzannah Newman (UCP's Human Resources Director). The trio fed Scrappy, gave him lots of gentle snuggles, and then safely transported him to a local vet. Also, a huge shout out to Gateway Veterinary Hospital for offering to care for Scrappy.  May is Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.
Interesting Facts:
The intersection of an Asian identity, and a disabled identity, can often be complicated. 1 in 10 Asian adults in the U.S. (and 1 in 6 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander adults) experience at least one disability. However, as Austin Tam says, Asian Americans with disabilities often feel that they are “very invisible.” Austin adds, “there is a huge cultural stigma, and taboo... [which] often presents challenges to families because of fear of embarrassment or shame.” Austin shares his story, so that “others in our community do not have to be silent, ashamed, embarrassed, or have to be invisible any longer.” This month, and always, UCP recognizes the resilience, diversity, and beauty of the AAPI community, and reaffirms our commitment to fostering inclusivity, equity, and solidarity across all communities. Happy AAPI Heritage Month from UCP Oregon! PS: Want to learn more about AAPI month, and Austin Tam? Click here: https://www.disabilityrightstn.org/celebrating-asian-american-pacific-islander-aapi-heritage-month/ |