http://www.wecandobetter.org/2009-conference

Now more than ever we need swift, powerful grassroots leadership. We must continue to develop the knowledge and perfect the skills necessary to re-frame this debate!

On October 16th, 2009 please join us for the second annual Archimedes Movement Conference: Putting the HEALTH Back in Health Reform. We have an amazing lineup of keynote speakers, public leaders, and experienced professionals who will share their wealth of knowledge and expertise, so that we can show others the kind of transformational change we keep talking about.

Keynote Speakers, Workshops and Agenda:

2nd Annual Taster Tour and Fundraiser – Alberta Arts District

September 27th, 3-7pm

Taste 10 restaurants on NE Alberta, enter thirteen raffles for gift certificates, and support a health project in Peru for only $30! This is a great way to try all those places you’ve been meaning to eat at for ages, and maybe discover some new favorites!

To read about the project this fundraiser supports go to http://mejorc.org/current.html

To find out more about the event and register visit http://mejorc.org/alberta.html

Katie Masferrer

Executive Director

MEJOR Communities

www.mejorc.org

503-946-8567

Portland Homeless Family Solutions Job Posting

Job Title: Volunteer & Communications Coordinator

Portland Homeless Family Solutions is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide temporary shelter for families with children, access to transitional resources to get families back into permanent housing, and advocacy for the elimination of family homelessness. Portland Homeless Family Solutions operates the Goose Hollow Family Shelter, a night shelter located at the First United Methodist Church, and the Helping Hands Family Center, a day shelter located at the First Unitarian Church.

Neighborhood House has started a new employment program geared towards helping Multnomah County residents hardest hit by the economic recession to secure employment and stabilize their housing.

The Action for Prosperity employment services program is open to individuals and households who are at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (or, below $36,620 for a family of 3). The program is aimed at working with individuals and households, who have recent work history, though may need some job search assistance and employment training in order to secure a job or to obtain a higher-wage job. Training will be provided by Worksystem’s Inc., and other employment centers.

Resolutions Northwest (RNW) is now accepting applications for our annual Volunteer Mediation Training and Mentorship Program.  This 38-hour basic mediation training is free in exchange for a one-year weekly volunteer commitment to help neighbors and communities in Portland resolve conflicts with each other.

Training dates for 2010: Jan. 6 & 13 (Wed. eves), Jan 8, 9, 15, 16 (Fri. & Sat., all day). Application deadline: November 20, 2009.  Application forms can be obtained at http://www.resolutionsnorthwest.org or 503-595-4890.  

Stuart Watson

Mediation Program Coordinator

Resolutions Northwest

www.resolutionsnorthwest.org

503 595-4890 ext. 104 

    These all-outdoor, 'bio-immersion' early childhood programs acknowledge and nurture the inherent connection that the human being has with the rhythms of the Earth and the cosmos.  The children participate in gardening, food preparation & preservation, caring for farm animals, natural handwork & crafts and forest exploration.  These experiences teach sustainable practices as the children learn to care for themselves, each other, and the world around them.

The Oregon Center for Environmental Health’s next green cleaning class is coming up this Saturday, September 26th, from 10am-12pm.  Participants will learn loads of tips and techniques for non-toxic cleaning in your home.  You will also make your very own laundry detergent, all-purpose cleaner, and creamy soft scrub for the kitchen and bathroom.  Classes are $10 for non-members and $5 for members, and participants are asked to pre-register.  All materials needed for the class will be provided.  The class will take place at our office/storefront at 4819 NE Fremont.   

To sign up please send a response to [email protected] or call 503.233.1510 ext 201.

Volunteers are needed for the 7th annual Harvest Century Presented by Showers Pass on Saturday, October 10, 2009. The Harvest Century is a non-competitive bike fundraising event to benefit Community Vision (CVI). Now celebrating 20 years, CVI provides direct, one-to-one support to individuals with developmental disabilities in Oregon. Last year, this event raised over $25,000 and had 1050 participants. Organizers expect more of everything this year and they need 100 community volunteers to register participants, load trucks, cut hundreds of bagels, drive support vehicles, stuff goody bags, and much more. Volunteers receive a commemorative t-shirt, snacks, and a great time!

The YWCA LearnLinks program will be hosting a volunteer orientation Thursday Sept 24th from 6:00-8:30pm at our downtown YWCA on 1111 SW 10th. Volunteers can get involved in our program by becoming a tutor/friend to a student residing in a low-income housing complex. Activities include cooperative games, assistance with homework completion, fun, energetic learning games that promote enthusiasm for building academic skills and positive supportive relationships, and educational, enriching service learning projects. Tutoring sessions run M-Thurs from 3:30-5:30pm at four different locations in SW and Outer SE Portland. We only ask volunteers to commit to one session a week. Just two hours a week can make a big impact on a student's life.