8:30 a.m.-9:30 am PDT on Zoom 8:00 am continental breakfast for in-person attendees
Westminster Presbyterian, Great Hall 1624 N.E. Hancock, Portland (Registration Below)
Rosanne Haggerty, President & CEO of Community Solutions
Homelessness is SolvableThe Built for Zero Initiative
The Interfaith Alliance on Poverty is proud to offer Portland a rare presentation by the nationally recognized expert on methods to end homelessness – Rosanne Haggerty, President & CEO of Community Solutions, the sponsor of the Built for Zero initiative.
Co-sponsored by HereTogether and Shelter Now, the “hybrid” (Zoom or in-person) program will further help us to improve and refine our local perspectives.
Built for Zero is a national movement whose methodology and support network assists communities in their journey to end homelessness. Collaboration and testing of ideas to improve outcomes are at the heart of the Built for Zero continuous improvement approach that has proven itself in communities across the United States and Canada.
Community Solutions was recently selected as the recipient of the MacArthur Foundation’s $100M grant as the “single proposal (i.e. Built For Zero) that promises real and measurable progress in solving a critical problem of our time.”
Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, and Clark Counties are at various stages of implementing Built For Zero, providing an exciting opportunity to end homelessness in the region. Come learn why this will work. Portland needs an injection of HOPE underwritten with REALISM. Built for Zero is exactly what’s needed.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors PDX, an all-volunteer local nonprofit, has been serving North Portland houseless neighbors for just over six years by regularly collecting and disposing of trash. This means that we help unsheltered folks to have healthier & safer living spaces as they face the challenges of living outside, AND we help keep our local streets, parks and natural areas trash-free.
Please keep NHN PDX in mind if you see a way we might help with
community cleanups,
abandoned encampments, and/or
folks living outside who need regular trash service.
We also are starting short Zoom trainings for groups and individuals on how to safely pick up used syringes; anyone who attends will receive a free sharps container to safely dispose of syringes.
To give you an idea of what we have accomplished, here are some figures:
12 months 2021
Jan-April 2022
Total trash collected
260,820 lbs
117,860 lbs
Houseless persons served
865
202
Service hours volunteered
2,690
1,466 hrs
If you have any questions or know of a way we can help, please be in touch. We look forward to hearing from you!
Give the gift of your time and talents Join our volunteer team in five easy steps. 1. Email NeighborsHelp12@gmail.com for dates of volunteer safety trainings. 2. Attend a training. 3. Choose how you want to volunteer and what day or days you are available. 4. Complete your volunteer application. 5. Show up! P l e a s e j o i n w i t h u s t o d a y t o b r i d g e t h e g a p b e t w e e n o ur h o u s e d & h o u s e l e s s n e i g h b o r s Make a tax-deductible donation Check – Make payable to Neighbors Helping Neighbors PDX. Mail check to 4834 N. Lombard, Portland, OR 97203. Online – Go to http://www.nhnpdx.org and click on donate button. Options include PayPal Giving and credit card. Items – Check out the list of needed supplies and equipment below. During the year, we also send out special appeals for personal care items, clothing, blankets, or sleeping bags. To deliver, email us at NeighborsHelp12@gmail.com. All gifts – financial or in-kind – help us make a difference in North Portland neighborhood livability and the health/safety of our houseless neighbors. Neighbors Helping Neighbors PDX is a federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. B r i d g i n g t h e g a p b e t w e e n o ur h o us e d & h o u s e l e s s n e i g h b o r s Frequently Asked Questions Contact us Telephone – 503-978-0540 Website – http://www.nhnpdx.org Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/ NeighborsHelpingNeighborsPDX Email – NeighborsHelp12@gmail.com Mail – 4834 N. Lombard Portland, OR 97203 Supplies and equipment needs Trash bags (30 gal.) Bottled water Garden/heavy duty gloves Handi-wipes Grabbers Safety vestsWho we are We are a local all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to enhancing North Portland neighborhood livability; protecting local watersheds and natural areas; and making the living conditions of our houseless neighbors healthier and safer. How we started In spring 2016, Terrance Moses, a retired serviceman and Kenton resident, saw a need to reduce friction between neighbors—neighbors who are housed and unsheltered neighbors who live in small local camps in tents, cars and RVs. The primary source of irritation was the presence of trash around the campsites. With support of neighbors, Terrance created a free, weekly trash collection service. What we do We serve houseless folks in North Portland by 1. Distributing trash bags to folks living in camps providing a way for them to keep their living area tidy; 2. Collecting trash bags weekly and taking bags to the dump; 3. Offering water, sandwiches, personal care items, and clothing (when available) to camp dwellers on trash collection days. Why we do it We recognize that trash can be a safety/health hazard and is upsetting to all our neighbors whether they live in a home with regular trash collection days or are living unsheltered. Our experience is that most folks living outside appreciate the opportunity to clean up their campsites and readily participate in bagging and helping to load trash bags. Our volunteers are committed to providing a service that meets the needs of camp dwellers with respect for their privacy, dignity and circumstances. Our aim is to serve the 11 North Portland neighborhoods resulting in cleaner streets and encampments, and reducing friction between our housed and houseless neighbors. Who supports us In addition to the support of our community and neighbors, Peninsula Odd Fellows Lodge, Metro, City of Portland, and North Portland Neighborhood Services are some of our partners. What you can do We welcome your help. If you have a few hours to give each month, here are some of the ways that you can help us help others. 1. Join a team collecting trash/debris and loading trash bags at campsites on Saturdays or weekdays. We provide trash bags, grabbers, gloves, safety vests and necessary tools. 2. Participate in site-specific special cleanup events. 3. Make PBJ sandwiches for distribution to folks living outside; 4. Donate supplies, clothes, or dollars to cover cost of water, garbage bags, equipment, and gas; or 5. Assist with important program tasks such as tracking volunteer hours, updating our website or serving as our media liaison. We provide a volunteer safety training and orientation. See the need – Meet the need Do you see encampments in your neighborhood that need regular trash collection? Let us know! NeighborsHelp12@gmail.com
This training is relevant for any board member of a small nonprofit in Portland doing civic engagement and community work You will leave the training with a greater understanding of nonprofit and neighborhood association governance, board member roles and responsibilities, resources available to your group from Civic Life; and some best practices for small organizations and boards who are primarily volunteer-run.
This training is relevant for any board member of a small nonprofit in Portland doing civic engagement and community work You will leave the training with a greater understanding of nonprofit and neighborhood association governance, board member roles and responsibilities, resources available to your group from Civic Life; and some best practices for small organizations and boards who are primarily volunteer-run.
Park at N. Crawford and N. Pierce, above Willamette Cove
Join us to learn about cleaning up the soil and river contamination at Willamette Cove.
Hands-on activities
Sampling demonstrations
Conversations with environmental professionals and community members
About Willamette Cove
Willamette Cove is a former industrial site in North Portland along the east bank of the Willamette River. The in-water, shoreline, and upland areas of Willamette Cove require environmental action to address historical industrial contamination.
This event is sponsored by the City of Portland, Oregon Department of State Lands, Port of Portland, Metro, and the Portland Harbor Community Coalition.
East Columbia Neighborhood Association 