January 2011
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| Greetings! | On Monday, January 4th, the SE Uplift Board of Directors Approved Grant Funding for Fifteen Community Projects.
The Office of Neighborhood Involvement (ONI) has allocated $22,594 in grant funds to SE Uplift for management of the 2011 Neighborhood Small Grant Program. This grant program provides neighborhood and community-based organizations opportunities to build community, attract new and diverse members and sustain current membership. Forty grant proposals were received by the November deadline requesting a total of $142,194.50.
Each year a grant selection committee convenes to review applications and makes recommendations to the SE Uplift Board for approval. This year the committee was comprised of two members from the SE Uplift Board of Directors, one member from a neighborhood association board, one member from a business association board and one member from the SE staff.
After evaluation and deliberation, the grant selection committee unanimously recommended the funding of fifteen outstanding projects: Feast for Southeast, Montavilla Kids Carnival, Community Dads Group, Sunnyside Useful Goods Exchange & Neighborhood Clean-up, Montavilla Farmers Market Opening Day Celebration, Employment Self-Help Outreach Project, Compassion Southeast, Jim Bridger PTA, Second Annual Picnic in the Park, Lake Carlton Transformation, Chess for Success, Community Music Circles on Harrison Hill, Maximum Capacity, Montavillage Spring Fair and Creston-Kenilworth Neighborhood Banners.
These projects are excellent examples of how citizens are working together to improve the quality of our neighborhoods by building community, increasing volunteer capacity and forging new organizational partnerships through sustainable projects. For more information on each project, please visit our website.
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Neighborhood News
| Do you have an old sweater, pair of shoes or blanket hiding in the back of your closet? Did you get one too many toothbrushes or pair of socks in your stocking this year?
Why not donate unwanted/unneeded items to community members in need?
 SE Uplift is collecting items to donate to Transition Projects in an effort to provide warmth and basic necessities to community members experiencing homelessness. If you have items you would like to donate, please bring your donations to: SE Uplift, 3534 SE Main Street, Monday-Thursday 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. Jan - February 25th, 2011.
Wish List:
Hygiene products (any size; unused)
· Deodorant
· Toothpaste
· Toothbrushes
· Razors
· Shaving cream
· Lotion
· Feminine hygiene products
Linens (gently used is fine)
· Blankets
· Towels
· Twin-sized sheets
· Pillows
Clothing (for adults; gently used is fine)
· Clothing (seasonal, to the extent possible)
· Underwear and socks
· Shoes
· Shoe strings
· Belts
Public Open House for NE/SE 50s Bikeway Project
 Come learn about the NE/SE 50s Bikeway Project at an open house event on Wednesday, January 26, 2011, at the Lady of Sorrows, 5329 SE Woodstock Blvd in Southeast Portland, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
The NE/SE 50s Bikeway is a 4.5 mile north-south bike route from NE Thompson Street and 57th Avenue south to SE Woodstock Boulevard and 52ndAvenue. The bikeway project will include improved intersection crossing treatments, bike boulevard features, such as signs, markings, and traffic calming tools to improve safety for cyclists. Bike lanes are proposed to be striped from SE Division to SE Woodstock, where there are higher speed and traffic volumes.
Contact: rich.newlands@portlandoregon.gov
 SE Uplift 2011 Adult Soap Box Derby Meeting
Monday, January 31st, 7-8pm
SE Uplift, 3534 SE Main St.
In the spirit of community-building, collaboration and FUN; SE Uplift
is offering to facilitate a coalition soap box team to enter in the annual August PDX Adult Soap Box Derby at Mt. Tabor Park.
This meeting will decide the feasibility of the SE Uplift Soap Box Derby Team. We need, at minimum, 10 volunteers to commit to involvement between March and August. Expectations and roles will be decided on as a team. SE Uplift will serve as a teammate, organizer and facilitator, as needed - but individual teammate commitment, reliability, and follow-through will determine the fate of the SE Uplift Soap Box Derby team. Other than planning and building meetings (scheduled by the team), teammates will participate in the mid-April registration process as well as the actual Soap Box Derby in mid-August. If you are unable to attend this meeting but you are interested in participating on the team, please email soapbox@southeastuplift.org. For details on the 2010 Derby, view the Racer Packet HERE. We look forward to creating, building, toasting and laughing with you!
 Our January kick off event guest stars Dave Dahl from Dave's Killer Bread, and Arnold Strong, a military commanding officer turned entrepreneur. Both will be giving the audience tips and valuable advice about how to start and run your own company, and keep costs low while you build your local dream business. Learn more about Bright Neighbor!
When: Tue, January 11, 2011, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Adsideo Community Living Room in Sellwood, 8050 SE 13th Ave, 97202
 The national group Neighborhoods USA is looking for nominations for the 2011 "Neighborhood of the Year Awards."
"The 2011 Neighborhood of the Year Awards program will recognize exceptional accomplishments by neighborhood organizations during 2010.
Awards will be given in three categories:
1) Physical Revitalization/Beautification in a Single Neighborhood;
2) Social Revitalization/Neighborliness in a Single Neighborhood; and
3) Multi-Neighborhood Project Partnerships.
Judging will be based on the extent of innovation, grassroots participation and capacity building exhibited by the nominated organization."
Please forward on to your staff members and anyone you think would be interesting in nominating one of our great Portland neighborhoods for this award. |
| Land Use and Sustainability | 
The SE Portland Tool Library will be having a Hopworks "Profit Share" Fundraiser at Hopworks Brewery 2944 SE Powell Blvd on February 7th, 2011 from 4pm to 11pm. What this means is that the SEPTL will share in the profits for the evening garnering 20% of the proceeds for the evening for the SE Portland Tool Library. Plans are for this money to go into the development/construction of an outdoor shed at the St. David's site to hold all of are outdoor and larger tools in a secure storage area.
Brought to you by Center for Earth Leadership
What: Portland visit by Helena Norberg-Hodge for a premiere showing and discussion of her new documentary, The Economics of Happiness, about the worldwide movement for economic localization. Author of Ancient Futures and winner of the Right Livelihood Award, the Swedish born internationalist will visit Portland on her international documentary tour.
Details: Friday, January 21st, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm, First Unitarian Church, Portland (Main St. Sanctuary); $15 suggested donation (no one turned away).
Reservations: Recommended (not required). To reserve your seat(s) contact Emily Klavins at 503.227.2315 or emily@earthleaders.org.
Organizational partners: The Center for Earth Leadership, Illahee, Social Justice Council of the First Unitarian Church, & KBOO Community Radio.
Co-sponsors: Jobs With Justice, Multnomah Food Initiative, NW Veg, ReDirect Guide, SE Uplift Neighborhood Coalition, Transition PDX, & Tryon Life Community Farm
 The Regional Coalition for Clean Rivers and Streams is forming an online panel to share information about water quality issues in the Portland-Vancouver area. You can join the Clean River Panel online by submitting a brief, demographic survey. And when you join, the coalition enters your name in a raffle for a $500 prize.
The individual survey questions remain confidential. The coalition uses the information only to keep track of general demographics of panel participants. The coalition will invite survey participants to share opinions about the health of local rivers and streams in future surveys.
The Portland Bureau of Environmental Services is one of eight public agencies and municipalities in the Regional Coalition for Clean Rivers and Streams. The coalition works to raise public awareness of water quality issues and the impacts of stormwater pollution. Take the online survey now and join the panel at www.cleanriverpanel.com.
 The Fix-It Fairs are free events designed to save you money and connect you to resources. Fix-It Fairs occur seasonally, on three Saturday mornings during the winter (between November and February) from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at various locations around Portland.
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| Community Classes, Events and Workshop |
 The Portland/ Multnomah County Homeless Street Count and One Night Shelter Count are scheduled for January 26, 2011. What is the Homeless Street Count? The Homeless Street Count is an effort to learn more about the individuals and families experiencing homelessness on a given night in Portland/ Multnomah County. It captures a snapshot of those who are "unsheltered," i.e. literally sleeping outside - on the street, in a car or abandoned building on the night of January 26, 2011. In combination with the One Night Shelter Count, which is conducted on the same night, it provides important information about the level of homelessness in our community and the need for services. Why does Portland/ Multnomah County conduct a homeless count? Communities that receive federal funding for homeless services are required to conduct a comprehensive point-in time homeless count every two years in order to continue receiving funding. The data collected from the count also helps the City, County and their nonprofit partners plan for the funding and services needed to meet the needs of homeless persons in our community. How can you help?· If you know about the location of a homeless camp in your neighborhood, visit www.portlandonline.com/phb/streetcount to report the camp. The information will be shared confidentially with outreach workers so that they can reach out to the camp during the week of the count.· If you would like to volunteer for the count, contact Zane Potter at Zane.Potter@portlandoregon.gov.· If you work for an organization that comes into contact with people who are homeless and unsheltered, contact Kris Smock at kris@kristinasmockconsulting.com to sign up your organization to participate in the count.  2011 YOUTH ACTION GRANTS PROGRAM CLICK HERE to view the grants guidelines & sample application. A pool of money is available for community-based projects initiated, designed, and run by youth 21 and under. The Youth Action Grants Program will provide grants of up to $1,000 to youth or youth groups who want to take action that makes Our Bill of Rights: Children + Youth and Portland's community vision a reality.  Advocating for Change at the State Capitol Tuesday, January 18, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor , 1221 SW 4th Ave., Portland The Advocacy 101 workshop is designed to give you the tools to be an effective advocate for your neighborhood and community needs during the 2011 State Legislative Session. The topics that will be covered include an overview of the State Legislature, the state legislative process, lobbying do's and don'ts, and community organizing strategies. Information you will gain from the workshop:* An understanding of the State Legislature* The process for how a bill becomes a law* Strategies for mobilizing your base of membership or coalitions to maximize advocacy impact* How to build relationships with legislators and their staff* Do's and don'ts for lobbying on visits, committee testimony, letters & phone calls* How to navigate the Oregon State Legislature website for information during the 2011 sessionTO register or for more information: Jeri Williams, PHONE: 503-823-5827 or EMAIL: jeri.williams@PortlandOregon.gov Multnomah County Library EventsWills, Trusts & Estate Planning Wednesday, January 12, 2011 06:30 PM - 7:45 PM Woodstock Library, 6008 SE 49th Avenue, Portland, OR 97206, 503.988.4223 Description: Learn the basics of wills, living trusts, powers of attorney and health care directives with attorney and author Richard Schneider. Have your questions answered! ********************************
 The Architectural Heritage Center "Craftsman Style and the Big Boom: Building Portland's Classic Arts and Crafts Neighborhoods in the Early 20th Century" Saturday, January 22, 2011 10:00 am - 11:30 am Tickets: $18 (AHC members $13)
Sisters of the Road - Donate/participate as the solution to homelessness Neighborhood Notes - Keep up-to-date with community events!Coalition for a Livable Future - Working for a just and sustainable region |
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