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CNNews e-newsletter
Central Northeast Neighbors
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Monday January 8, 2007
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On December
16 approximately 30 families from Cully and various parts of Portland
came together to enjoy a holiday event organized by the Social
Activist Youth at Central Northeast Neighbors. This event also
helped to connect with families that want to get involved in their
communities. The program started with the traditional folkloric
dance by Nayely Perez and Girls Scouts. All kids got gifts donated
by various organizations and individuals including the Cully Association
of Neighbors (CAN).
Social
Activist Youth would like to thank contributors: American Friends Service
Committee, Diversity Initiative, Cully Association of Neighbors, Central
Northeast Neighbors Coalition, Gregory Heights Library, Santa Maria Oaxaca
Committee, Girls Scouts Columbia River Council, Kboo “Tonalli” 90.7 FM,
Gloria and David Keeth. Hope to see you next year!
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It
will be a Happy New Year for the residents of the Arbor Mobile
Trailer Park which includes 97 homes in Cully. On December
27th, the Arizona based property owner announced that the Arbor
property sale has fallen through along with the proposed 280 unit
condo development at this location. There was neighborhood and
resident opposition, many Arbor Park families, about a third Latino,
participated at the December Cully Association of Neighbors meeting.
Furthermore, there was attention of the media, and from City and
State officials regarding displacement. We hope that all stakeholders
will continue to work on this displacement issue and secure some
rights for trailer park residents and low-income renters for the
future.
Free Winter Trainings!
Lobbying for Change at the State Capitol: Tuesday, January 23 6:30-9p. Southeast Uplift 3534 SE Main Going Online: Creating an Online Strategy for your Organization, Thursday, January 25 6:30- 9p City Hall, Lovejoy Room, 1221 SW 4th Organizing Big/Special Neighborhood Events: Tuesday, January 30 6:30-9p at 1017 NE 117th at Tillamook. Click here to register or contact Brian Hoop, 503-823-3075, bhoop@ci.portland.or.us Jeri Williams, 503-823-5827, jeri.williams@ci.portland.or.us Save the dates! Tuesday, February 27 How to be the World's Greatest Chairperson 6:30-9p at CNN Thursday, March 22 Collaborative Problem Solving 6:30-9p at CNN |
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The Port
invites you to provide feedback about the proposal to extend the
north runway at PDX. For more information click
here. Feedback is encouraged! For more information contact
the Port Noise Management Office at 503- 460-4100, rachel.wray@portofportland.com.
The Portland
International Airport (PDX) Citizen Noise Advisory Committee will discuss
a proposed extension to the north parallel runway and other topics at its
next meeting. Thursday, January 11th, 6-8p at Portland International Airport,
7000 NE Airport Way, St. Helen's B meeting room-All meetings are open to
the public.
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Find
out more about what's happening in Salem related to affordable housing
at http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=7goz89bab.0.4pdhn8bab.jwesk9bab.1&ts=S0218&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oregonhousingalliance.org%2Fupdates.html.
This looks like it could be a very exciting session with respect
to housing. Find out how to support it and get involved.
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Bureau
of Environmental Services CWSP grants encourage community groups
to get involved in watershed improvement projects. Past projects
include bioswales, ecoroofs, naturescaping, natural areas cleanup
and restoration, and sustainable stormwater facilities. Grant funds
can be used for native plants, supplies, equipment, room rentals,
transportation, and technical assistance toward any community-based
watershed project in the City of Portland.
Attend a grant workshop :
Tuesday, February 13 6-7:30p Matt Dishman Community Center 77 NE Knott St Monday, February 19 6-7:30p East Portland Community Center 740 SE 106 Ave Tuesday, February 20 6-7:30p Multnomah County Central Library 801 S.W. 10th Avenue Applications will be available on January 30th on our website: http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=7goz89bab.0.aqdhn8bab.jwesk9bab.1&ts=S0218&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.portlandonline.com%2Fbes%2Fstewardship |
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Click
on the Image to read the report. "Uniting Cultures in Portland:
Bridging the Gaps in City Policy" The purpose of this document
is to provide some basic information to the City of Portland's
immigrant and refugee task force, so that the newly formed group
can build on the collective community work that has already been
accomplished.
The
Mayor's Office is hosting an informational session for the immigrant
and refugee community on Tuesday, January 9th in Council Chambers (City
Hall) from 6:00 PM to 7:30. Attendees will have the opportunity to
learn more about the Mayor’s Office Immigrant & Refugee Task Force
charge and the criteria for participation. For language interpretation
needs, please contact Stephanie Stephens at (503) 287-4117.
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The full
text Public Comment Report on the first-cut list of transportation
priorities for the 2008-11 MTIP is now available online at http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=7goz89bab.0.cqdhn8bab.jwesk9bab.1&ts=S0218&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.Metro-region.org.
Click on "Transportation Priorities 2008-11" in the left navigation.
Then click the link to the Comment Report.
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The Bureau
of Environmental Services has extended the application deadline for
the East Side Community Benefit Opportunity (CBO) Program from Monday,
January 8th to Monday, February 5, 2007 at 4 p.m.
Two
new Drop in sessions added! Thursday, January 11, 2007 at noon - 1:00
p.m. and 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Metro Regional Center, 600 NE Grand Ave. Contact:
Debbie Caselton at 503-823-2831 or debbiec@bes.ci.portland.or.us
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Neighborhood leaders from Madison South and Roseway as well
as others started to work together on a Land-Use campaign. The
collaboration is to oppose the proposed 240,000 sq ft big-box development
on the land located at NE 82nd and Siskiyou (the site of the
old driving range across from Madison High School). This includes
a 900 car ground level parking area. Neighborhood leaders also joined
forces in actions that promote sustainable development.
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The Rose
City Park Community Picnic in September in collaboration with Rose
City Park School was a success! With attendance estimated at 700
or more, the event featured a great mix of music, petting zoo,
and more family activities. This is a unique event to connect neighbors
and their school in the spirit of collaboration and support.
The Sumner Association of Neighbors also hosted their annual family celebration at Helensview High School with seasonal activities for children on Halloween. This was an other community building success for this small neighborhood! Close to 300 diverse neighbors participated including Helensview students. Beaumont-Wilshire Neighborhood Transportation and Land-Use
Committee collaborated with the Beaumont Business Association, Debbie Bischoff
from the Planning Bureau of Planning and PDOT for street improvements
on NE Fremont. New crosswalks, angled parking and a reduced speed limit makes
this bustling commercial corridor more user friendly and safe!
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In February
the Cully, Concordia and Beaumont- Wilshire neighborhoods planted
over 160 trees with 100 volunteers, Friends of Trees and the
City of Portland. Also, many local businesses contributed culinary
delights and monetary donations to make the day a wonderful community-building
event.
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Portland’s newest recognized business district association
extends on NE Sandy Blvd. East of NE 57th to NE 82nd in Roseway
and Rose City park neighborhoods. The new board was formed
at the annual meeting in May at CNN which included local businesses,
entrepreneurs, and Neighborhood Association members. One of the
main goals is to promote the diversity of the commercial corridor
coined the International District by organizers.
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In April
Central Northeast Neighbors and the American Friends Service Committee
partnered to conduct two leadership workshops. The workshops were
initiated to connect youth to their community. About 150 students
participated in the Leadership classes at Madison High School.
The curriculum included various exercises to explore diverse student
views about community and participation.
We engaged
in a dialogue about the place & role of youth in the community with
an emphasis on social responsibility. One student expressed: “The reason
why I get involved is to put myself in the shoes of others less fortunate”. Different
perspectives were heard that ranged from the need for more participation
to overcome issues such as gang violence to starting with being engaged
in their school.
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2/3 10-3p Celebrate!
Portland Public Schools at the Expo Center
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Sincerely,
Sandra Lefrancois, Community Program Director Central Northeast Neighbors
email: cnnoutreach@teleport.com
phone: 503-823-2780
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