The "We Are the Safety Net" campaign supports the Portland Housing Bureau's 13-14 budget requests, which will support needed programs and services for some of our community's most vulnerable
This year, the community is rallying again in the face of a $22 million budget shortfall. The "We Are the Safety Net" campaign supports the Portland Housing Bureau's 13-14 budget requests, which will support needed programs and services for some of our community's most vulnerable.
This morning, Nick, Mayor Hales and Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum welcomed Sara K. Pratt, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to City Hall.
April 17, 2013
This morning, Nick, Mayor Hales and Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum welcomed Sara K. Pratt, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to City Hall.
Ms. Pratt met with jurisdictional partners and community leaders, and led a spirited discussion about Fair Housing challenges and opportunities in our community.
Nick was pleased to read a Proclamation during the City Council meeting, declaring April 2013 Fair Housing Month in the city of Portland.
We were also joined by 5th grader Ashley Robinson, who won this year's Fair Housing Council of Oregon Fair Housing poster contest - featuring the theme "Diversity Creates Better Neighborhoods."
Special thanks to Ms. Pratt, Attorney General Rosenblum, and our other special guests for joining us!
Last week, Nick was proud to attend PMAR’s First Citizen Banquet, where Jean DeMaster and Sophia Kecskes were presented with the First Citizen and Future First Citizen awards.
April 18, 2013
Last week, Nick was proud to attend PMAR’s First Citizen Banquet, where Jean DeMaster and Sophia Kecskes were presented with the First Citizen and Future First Citizen awards.
This year’s First Citizen, Jean DeMaster, has spent over 40 years working tirelessly to help individuals and families experiencing homelessness get off the streets and into housing.
Jean’s storied career includes time as the Executive Director of Children’s Club, the YWCA, and Transition Projects. While with Transition Projects, Jean opened the first homeless shelter and transitional housing facility that was solely for women. The shelter is named Jean’s Place in her honor.
Jean now serves as Executive Director of Human Solutions. Last year, she was proud to open the Rockwood Building, a multi-service center to serve homeless and low-income families in the Rockwood area.
Our office’s very own Sophia Kecskes was given the Future First Citizen Award – an award and $5,000 scholarship that is given annually to an outstandingPortlandhigh school senior.
Sophia has been an active in the youth community since she was 13. In just the last two years, she has volunteered over 400 hours to the Multnomah Youth Commission. She is an outstanding leader and a wonderful example for other youth in our community. We all know she has a bright future ahead of her.
Congratulations to our First Citizens! Thanks for all you do to make a positive difference in our community.
Don’t be fooled by those April showers, summer is just a couple of months away!
April 18, 2013
Don’t be fooled by those April showers, summer is just a couple of months away!
Learn to swim at one of Portland Parks & Recreation’s (PP&R) 13 pools. PP&R offers swim lessons for everyone, no matter your age or skill level.
Registering online is a good way to beat the last minute rush. You can also register by phone or mail. Your neighborhood pool will start registering walk-in sign-ups beginning June 15.
You can register online now on the PP&R website or call (503) 823-5130 to have a summer program guide and lesson registration form mailed to you.
Swimming is a skill that lasts a lifetime; it’s never too late to start.
