On December 20, 2019, Neighbors for Clean Air led a coalition of 21 partner organizations in submitting a petition to Oregon policymakers to establish regulations for toxic diesel emissions from non-road sources such as construction sites, distribution centers and rail yards.

With diesel pollution present at unhealthy levels throughout the state, and the Portland metro area in the 95th percentile for diesel particulate exposure nationally, the groups seek to implement sensible, health-based regulations to protect the health of all Oregonians. The petition was co-authored by the Green Energy Institute at Lewis & Clark Law School and the Northwest Environmental Defense Center.

The DEQ will take public comments from Jan. 13 through Feb. 14, 2020. You can also attend a meeting in person on Jan. 24. For more information, click here.

Neighbors, you are amazing! The coat, blanket, and sock drive for the Walnut Park shelter was a huge success. Look at how many of our neighbors at the Walnut Park shelter will be able to keep warm this winter because of your generosity! The King, Vernon, and Humboldt neighborhood associations are so grateful.

If you missed Tuesday night’s King Neighborhood Association meeting, you can read the minutes here.

Guest speaker Emily Coleman talked about how you can help the Walnut Park homeless shelter, and Scott Moshier talked about how to apply for US Census jobs.

Come to Alberta Abbey for a screening of OPB’s Oregon Experience Segment “Lift Ev’ry Voice.” This program explores the history of Portland’s African American communities through the mid-20th century. From urban renewal projects that targeted black neighborhoods to the nation’s gradual desegregation, these stories are told through historic footage and community accounts of the Civil Rights Movement in Portland. A
$4 donation is suggested.

Alberta Abbey is located at 126 NE Alberta St.

Portland Playhouse, 602 NE Prescott St., will host a blood drive on Monday, Dec. 9, from 11 AM to 4 PM, for the American Red Cross.

Everyone that donates will receive a free Hop Pass from TriMet and a Portland Playhouse Christmas Ornament. Fill up their community studio with your kindness, stuff your stocking with these gifts, and top up your heart for the holiday season!

Click here to sign up to donate.