MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS STORIES, STRATEGIES, SOLUTIONS Join us on October 4th 6-8 p.m. at Lincoln High School theater for a night dedicated to raising awareness about our students’ mental health. Presented by our students, they will share day-to-day experiences, struggles, strategies, and valuable resources related to mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention. The students […]
Category: Safety
Reporting Tools
Resource List for reporting and tracking issues as well as information and assistance to help resolve issues. Camping, Trash and Abandoned Vehicles Within the public right of way: PDX Reporter On private property: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bds/42240 Dumped Garbage RID Patrol: Report dumped garbage | Metro (oregonmetro.gov) Repair Grant for Small Businesses Local Small Business Repair Grant – Prosper Portland Report Graffiti The online […]
SW Hills families and friends are gathering on Thursday, August 10, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Portland Heights Park (adjacent to the old Strohecker’s grocery store along TriMet Bus Route Vista #51). This community potluck/picnic is open to all ages. Households are encouraged to register for free on Eventbrite. This community potluck/picnic is open to all ages. To see the sign […]
“The Definition of Insanity” is an award winning documentary film reveals a humane criminal justice approach to mental illness that is orchestrated from the court outwards into the community. There will be three showings with Q&A following: Sunday, July 16, 1:00pm Monday, July 17, 6:15pm (The Honorable Nan Waller, presiding judge of the Multnomah County mental health […]
Sunday, June 25th, 11:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m., Block Party in Portland Heights on SW Spring Street! Join the families of the SW Hills for a couple hours of community connection and inclusive fun. Expect the Below Zero Ice Cream Truck at Noon. Raffle ticket sales support paying a Lincoln High School student to complete special […]
Snow & Ice
Be prepared for inclement weather. Check out the Tips for Ice and Snow from the Neighborhood Emergency Team.
September is Suicide Prevention Month September is National Suicide Prevention Month and with the launch of the new 988 Lifeline system, it is great time to learn about how faith and community leaders can address suicide prevention in their community. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a United States-based suicide prevention network of over […]
Hate-fueled violence can have no safe harbor in America. “When ordinary Americans cannot participate in the basic activities of everyday life—like shopping at the grocery store or praying at their house of worship—without the fear of being targeted and killed for who they are, our democracy – and the very fabric of our society – […]
Safer Routes to School!
Ainsworth elementary school, the Ainsworth Parent-Teachers Association and the Southwest Hills Residential League join to give thanks to Janis McDonald and her staff at Safe Routes To School. The SRTS team has designed and constructed crosswalks, traffic-calming measures and other infrastructure which significantly increased the safety of Ainsworth students, staff, and parents; all in record […]
Be sure to share promotional information with SWHRL’s outreach team. Email outreach@swhrl.org Apply for a Community Event permit To apply for our Community Event form, use our online form here: Community Event application form Application takes 5-10 minutes to fill out. Due to a high volume of requests, we estimate 5-10 business days to respond. […]