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You Can Help Oregon’s Foster Care Crisis On any given day, there are over 7,500 children in Oregon’s foster care system. Many of these children come from situations of abuse and neglect only to find themselves facing uncertainty and instability once they enter foster care. Boys & Girls Aid, a nonprofit founded in Portland in […]
Jump to Ranking Tools Link to video recording. District 1 and 2 Candidate Responses received by Homeless Solutions Coalition in advance of forum here below: PRIOR POST: Learn about the diverse positions on homelessness taken by candidates at the “Multnomah County Commissioner Candidate Forum on Homelessness” conducted via Zoom on October 3 from 4-5:30 PM. […]
Portland Permitting & Development’s recommendation to the Hearings Officer for the Alpenrose/Raleigh Crest Land Use application is now available. At this time, the application does not fully meet the criteria needed for approval, as summarized on pages 60-61 of the report. The developer can provide the missing information before the hearing or ask that the hearing record […]
Everybody Plays Playground Campaign. Investing in Inclusive Play, Investing in Communities. Portland Parks Foundation is raising funds to help all of our playgrounds be more compliant with the American Disabilities Act and friendly to all family members. Details about this effort will be discussed after the regular board meeting in September and at the October […]
Stormwater Stars 101 Zoom Link Implementing simple practices in our yards and community spaces that allow rainwater to infiltrate into the ground and reduce stormwater runoff can have long-term positive impacts on our watershed health. The Stormwater Stars program offers free hands-on installation workshops that demonstrate yard-scale stormwater management techniques. This talk will discuss why […]
Tanner Trunk Sewer Project Update Bulletin Tanner Trunk Sewer Project Contact: Matt Gough, Community Outreach, matthew.gough@portlandoregon.gov, 503-823-5352 Environmental Services is constructing a project to replace 800 feet of large-diameter brick sewer pipes located in Highway 26 south of Washington Park. These repairs are necessary to maintain reliable sewer service and protect public health and the […]
Mark your calendar for the Explore Marquam Nature Park Event on Saturday, October 5, from 9-noon. There will be fun activities for all ages along with snacks and raffle prizes! There’s something for everyone: scavenger hunts, guided hikes, a stewardship project, a nature photography workshop, and an introduction to iNaturalist community science. Learn more and […]
Survey Link Survey Questions In case of an emergency, like an earthquake, which facilities are most accessible to you? Have you been part of a Firewise district?