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Who We Are
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| The Neighbors
West- Northwest Coalition promotes direct participation in grassroots democracy
by supporting community efforts at the neighborhood level. Our services advance
the voices of our constituent Neighborhood Associations as they strive to
create livable, sustainable & equitable communities.
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Greetings Neighbors,
Thanks to everyone who made NWNW's annual benefit last week a success - to all of you who attended the preview performance of CoHo Productions' reasons to be pretty, and to our community partners. If you'd still like to see the play, it will run through June 18 - tickets are available online. If you missed the benefit but would still like to support NWNW, visit our website for information on how to donate. Read on to learn more about important events happening in your neighborhood, and how you can get involved.
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 NWDA Annual Meeting, Elections & Food Drive The NWDA 2011 Annual Meeting & Election will be held Monday, May 23, 6:00 to 7:30 pm in the Legacy Good Samaritan Wistar-Morris Conference Room (1015 NW 22nd Avenue). Balloting will close at 7:15 p.m. The May board meeting will be held immediately afterward, from 7:30 to 8:00 p.m. In addition to electing board candidates, members will vote on two proposed amendments to NWDA bylaws. Agendas for both meetings are available online at the NWDA website. If you're an NWDA member, please plan to attend this annual meeting, hear what the candidates have to say about why they are running, and make your voice count as one of the many diverse voices that make up this great Northwest Portland neighborhood. As if the opportunity to elect your local neighborhood association representatives isn't enough to assure your attendance, all members present will be entered in a raffle for three Key Bank Club tickets to a Timbers match in September. In addition, the NWDA will be collecting food at this meeting for the Nob Hill Food Drive, sponsored by Northwest Portland Ministries. Please bring a donation of shelf-stable milk (needs no refrigeration before opening), peanut butter, canned fruits and vegetables, and canned meat or fish. If you prefer to make a cash contribution, checks should be made out to Northwest Portland Ministries.
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Neighborhood Emergency Preparedness Needs
Neighbors West-Northwest is currently eligible for funding to work on coalition-wide emergency preparedness projects, and we need your help. NWNW and POEM are gathering information from neighborhood volunteers about the type of emergency preparedness programs that are essential to neighborhood risk reduction efforts - and then we will use the information gathered to develop a program that will serve the entire coalition area.
Examples of projects being considered by other coalitions include do-it-yourself emergency management workshops, removing invasive plants that pose fire risks, creating community communication plans, neighborhood resource mapping, and developing tool libraries.
Please send your priorities for developing specific risk reduction tools. to Angela Southwick. Patty Rueter from the Portland Office of Emergency Management will be visiting NWNW on May 24 to share more about how the coalition can use the funds.
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Communities Creating Change: Heart to Action
Wondering how to engage in a meaningful way? Looking for ways to connect to community resources for your project? Want key tips from organizers that can help you navigate through rough waters? Or simply seeking inspiration to get started? Join us and learn from a panel of diverse leaders who will share how they turned an idea into a community building success!
Presentations by: My Story (connecting diverse youth through photography and education), Zomi Community Garden (engaging immigrant families to grow their own food), Senegalese Association (building community through cultural celebration). Light refreshments will be served.
This training is part of the 2010-2011 Community Leadership Series developed by the seven district coalition offices and the Office of Neighborhood Involvement.
Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Time: 6:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m
Place: Central Northeast Neighbors Coalition, 4415 NE 87th Ave.
RSVP: Space is limited! RSVP required to Sandra Lefrancois at or call 503 823-2780 |
 Dine Out in Nob Hill to Feed Your Neighbors Take a night off from cooking AND feed your neighbors at the same time - by participating in special Dine Out Nights at local establishments. It's all part of the Nob Hill May Food Drive, to raise funds for Northwest Portland Ministries food programs. Saturday, May 21: BBQ Lunch on the Food Front patio, 2375 Northwest Thurman St., co-hosted by Umpqua Bank. (Add this stop to the Chapman Home Tour! The lunch and tour support Chapman Elementary students.)
Tuesday, May 24: Escape from New York Pizza, 622 NW 23rd Ave. Wednesday, May 25: Lucy's Table, 704 NW 21st Ave.
Thursday, May 26: On Deck Sports Bar & Grill, 910 NW 14th Ave.
Or take a chance on raffles of great prize baskets at: - Cinema 21, 616 NW 21st Ave.
- Moonstruck Chocolate Café, 526 NW 23rd Ave.
- Blush Beauty Bar, 5213 NW 23rd Ave.
- Child's Play, 2305 NW Kearney St.
A portion of sales from each of these special events will serve poor families and low-income elderly in NW and SW Portland by providing groceries, produce, and transportation through Northwest Portland Ministries. Don't forget to toss a few items into the food barrels at local businesses, non-profits, and congregations. A complete list of locations is available at the Northwest Portland Ministries website. The food drive is co-sponsored by The Nob Hill Business Association and Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center. |
Graffiti Removal Mini Grant Deadline May 30
 Neighbors West-Northwest and the Office of Neighborhood Involvement are pleased to offer the Neighborhood Graffiti Removal Mini-Grant Program. Neighbors West-Northwest will be awarding up to $150 each for five projects benefiting the NWNW coalition area.
Funds can be used for consumables, like paint, Soy Clean and other products that are consumed during a graffiti removal event. Partnerships with the Community Volunteer Corps from Central City Concern required. Support is available for completing your grant application. Please contact Angela Southwick at 503 823-4211 for assistance.
The deadline to submit an application is Monday, May 30th at 4:00 p.m. More information and an application packet are available online.
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Portland Community Leaders Dialogue
The City of Portland Office of Neighborhood Involvement invites you to participate in an unusual, citywide gathering - the "Community Leaders Dialogue" - on Saturday, June 4, 2011. This event is open to anyone who wants to help people have a greater voice in shaping their community and in local decision making - including people active in their neighborhood associations, communities of color, neighborhood business districts, and immigrants and refugee communities. Meet other community leaders from across the city and across different communities, share experiences, identify common interests and concerns, and learn from others. The event is structured to give you the maximum opportunity to talk with and get to know other community leaders/activists and to talk about issues that are important to you, by combining small group discussions, short presentations on a few innovative projects across the city, and break out sessions on discussion topics set by the participants. Co-sponsoring organizations include the Alliance of Portland Neighborhood Business Associations, Center for Intercultural Organizing, Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization, Latino Network, Native American Youth and Family Center, and the Urban League of Portland, along with all seven Portland-area neighborhood coalitions.
Date: Saturday, June 4, 2011
Time: 8:30 a.m to 3:00 p.m.
Place: Concordia University in northeast Portland, Hagen Campus Center, 2811 NE Holman St. (campus map)
Cost: FREE! Light breakfast and lunch provided
RSVP: RSVP for this event at Portland Online (You will need to sign on to register. Please create an account for yourself if you don't have one already.)
For more information, please contact Paul Leistner, 503 823-5284.
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Spirit of Portland Awards Accepting Nominations
Nominations are now being accepted for the 26th annual Spirit of Portland awards. If you know of an individual or group who has helped make Portland a better place for community members, please nominate them for one of the 2011 awards. For more information on the awards, award categories, and the nomination process, visit the Office of Neighborhood Involvement's website. Download nomination forms online, or pick one up at the Office of Neighborhood Involvement, 1221 SW Fourth Ave, Room 110, or at the NWNW office (2257 NW Raleigh). Nominations close on August 4. |
Thank you for reading our May e-Newsletter. Please pass it on to others that may be interested, or encourage them to sign up.
Brought to you courtesy of
NEIGHBORS WEST-NORTHWEST
Coalition of Twelve Westside Neighborhoods
www.nwnw.org |
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