Category Archives: community resource

Step It Up Helps Youth Succeed

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From Step It Up:

Career development is important, especially for teens. At a time when youth unemployment is at historic highs, learning what being in the workplace is like, what skills are needed, and how to act are essential for youth to achieve success in the workforce and in life. But many youth are disconnected from these opportunities, having no chance to learn skills that will help them succeed in a professional career. Alexis was one of these teens, yet through Step It Up, Inc.’s programs, she was able to gain career knowledge, experiential learning, and continuous support.
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Community Watershed Stewardship Grants

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2011-2012 CWSP Grant Application and Workshops

Now Accepting Applications!
The Community Watershed Stewardship Program is now accepting applications. CWSP provides annual stewardship grants of up to $10,000 for community projects that protect and enhance watershed health.

Funded projects engage the community and benefit the watershed and can include education, stormwater management, restoration, pavement removal, community gardens, and more.

Please visit the CWSP website to learn how to apply, view resources for grant writers, and download the 2011-2012 application packet.

Applications are due Friday April 8th at 4 PM.

Community Watershed Stewardship Information Sessions
Join the CWSP at one of our upcoming community events to learn about the application process and talk to others involved in community watershed stewardship. Your RSVP to Garrett Phillips at 503-823-7917, or garrett.phillips@portlandoregon.gov, is appreciated but not required.

Saturday, January 22nd
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Central Library
801 SW 10th Avenue

Wednesday, January 26th
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Kenton Library
8226 N. Denver

Thursday, February 17th
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
East Portland Community Center
Multipurpose Room 3
740 SE 106th Avenue

We’re here to help
Call Garrett Phillips or Bridger Wineman at 503.823.7917 to talk about specific project ideas or learn how to become involved in watershed stewardship in your community. We can help with project scoping, refer you to technical expertise, and help you make connections with other groups.

2009-2010 Annual Report with Project Examples

Community Watershed Stewardship Program Website

PPB Seeks Citizens to Ride Along

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Officer Ryan Bren addresses KNA

King Officer Bren

At the last meeting of the King Neighborhood Association, King patrol officer Ryan Bren reiterated his invitation for neighbors to participate in ride alongs with the him as he patrols our neighborhood. By doing so, people can get a first hand perspective of policing in our community and share their concerns directly with an officer working directly on the street.

King Representative, Irek Wielgosz, spoke highly of his experience taking part in a ride-along in the past. He recommended that others take part. By being out on the street with the officer, issues that may go unnoticed by the officer as he drives by in a patrol car can be brought to the officer’s attention and given context.

You can arrange a ride along by contacting Officer Bren at ryan.bren@portlandoregon.gov or by calling the North Precinct at 503-823-5700.

Got Ideas? Get Money to Build Your Own Portland

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From the City of Portland:

A pool of money is available for community based projects initiated, designed and run by youth 21 and under. The Youth Action Grants Program will provide grants of up to $1,000 to any youth in Portland who want to take action that makes Our Bill of Rights: Children + Youth a reality!

CLICK HERE to view the grants guidelines & sample application.
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Training for persons with disabilities is January 19th

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With the inclement weather upon us it is more important then ever to make sure you or the members of our community with disabilities are prepared. Attend this Emergency Preparedness Training session for individuals with disabilities and learn how to deal with what may happen in an extreme emergency situation. This session will be held on:

Wednesday, January 19, 2011
The Portland Building, 1120 SW Fifth Ave., Room C
(on the second floor)
from 10 a.m. to 1:30 pm.

Space is limited, so make a reservation now. Further information is available on the city’s Disability Program website by clicking on
http://www.portlandonline.com/oni/index.cfm?c=52629&a=328956Organizations who like to provide this training provided on site may contact Danielle Bailey at 503-494-4858 or by emailing baileyd@ohsu.edu. They will be offering these trainings several times through out the year. Contact Nickole Cheron @ 503-823-9970 to get on the mailing list.