Posts from December 2020
Christmas Eve Carol Sing and Service
We will gather for Christmas Eve via Zoom on December 24th. We will start an open Carol Sing/Share at 6:30 and the Service will begin at 7pm.
Advent Prayer and Eucharist
Come light a candle, pray, sit in silence, and receive the Eucharist.
Building Neighbors: Metro RFQ submitted!
On Dec 1, in partnership with with Second Stories, PCRI, Urban League and NW Pilot Project, we submitted our Metro Housing Bond RFQ. This is the first, and HUGE, step towards welcoming new neighbors! The last week before submission was a flurry of gathering details negotiating relationships, and clarifying partnerships. It is clear that we share a common vision for caring for our vulnerable black and elderly neighbors. We will be building housing for folks at the 30-50% MFI, people who really need inexpensive housing.
Call to Action: Shelter to Housing Continuum
Testify before PSC: Standards for people living in mobile dwellings on private residential property are being proposed in the city’s Shelter to Housing Continuum Project (S2HC).
FREE Influenza Flu Shot Clinic
Hand Up Project is hosting a FREE Influenza Flu Shot Clinic The Multnomah County Health Dept is providing influenza immunizations at no charge to those in need. Houseless and other disenfranchised individuals may obtain a free influenza immunization next week at both Hand Up Project distribution locations: Monday, December 14th, 12:00 to 200pm at Q Center 4115 N. Mississippi Avenue, Portland 97217 Tuesday, December 15th, 12 to 2:00pm at St Philip the Deacon Episcopal Church 120 Knott Street, Portland 97212 Hand Up Project is a…