NE Family Cooperative Community Seeks Board Members

The NE Family Cooperative Community is seeking Board members. They hope to develop a diverse Board of Directors with skill sets or experience that includes finance, legal, nonprofits, co-ops, and family services. The Board of Directors will assist the organization with capacity building and becoming an independent nonprofit organization. They are currently a sponsored project of the Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods. The Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods, a 501c3 nonprofit corporation, is dedicated to the livability of our twelve inner North and Northeast neighborhoods.
The Northeast Family Cooperative Community was founded with the belief that families can join together to share goods, resources, talents, and skills in order to create a more enjoyable and sustainable lifestyle for members; environmentally, financially, socially, and emotionally. They operate the Swap and Play Cafe where members can develop community with other local families, as well as, swap their children’s gently used books, clothing and toys.
Interested individuals should send a letter of interest to nefamilycoop@gmail.com.
www.sustainableparenting.org

Build It Green! Home Tour Seeks Residential Projects

The ninth annual Build it Green! Home Tour (BIG!) and Information Fair will take place Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010. We are looking forward to another great tour of new and remodeled projects showcasing differing sustainable design styles, construction strategies and lifestyle choices.

Do you have an interesting residential project you’d like to have considered for this year’s tour? Check out more tour info and the nomination form. Help us create a diverse and appealing event for more than 900 tour-goers. We welcome your nominations.

BIG! is presented annually each September by the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability. Read about past tours at www.portlandonline.com/bps/builditgreen.

Questions? Call Valerie Garrett at 503-823-5431.

Character Renovation on a Budget

The Architectural Heritage Center Presents:

Home Renovation on a Budget:
Saving Money while Preserving
the Character of Your Older Home

Saturday, March 27th
Kenton Firehouse
8105 N. Brandon Ave.

Sunday, March 28th
St. John’s Community Center
8427 N. Central St.
10:30am – Noon

FREE! $5 Suggested Donation. This program is generously supported by a Metro North Portland Enhancement Grant.

Architectural Heritage Center
701 SE Grand Avenue
Portland, OR 97214
503-231-7264
www.VisitAHC.org

Portland Housing Bureau Budget Priorities Survey

The Portland Housing Bureau is preparing its budget, and wants to know what YOU think its priorities should be for the next fiscal year. Please take 5 minutes to complete their survey. And please feel free to email the link to other interested parties. http://www.fmrsurvey.com/DHM/BHC2/BHC2logn.htm

http://www.portlandonline.com/oni/?c=29385&a=282473