CNN e-newsletter 
December 2014
 
 

 
 
 
Central Northeast Neighbors (CNN)  


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In This Issue
CNN Small Grants
Tree Program
Stewardship Grants
Legislative Advocacy
Housing
Fix-It Fairs
Special Events
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Links to Get Involved!
 Grant Projects Coming Soon!
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Project proposals were submitted in November. With $17, 995 in eligible requests and $8, 000 in available funds for community projects, we know our community is highly engaged! We are grateful for the community grant selection committee members that participated this year. We will announce grant awards later this month. This program is supported by the Office of Neighborhood Involvement. It provides opportunities to build strong and diverse community participation, leadership, and community connections. 
Learn about the New City Tree Program
On January 2, the Bureau of Development Services and the Bureau of Parks and Recreation will be implementing elements of the Citywide Tree Policy Review and Regulatory Improvement Project through a new Tree Program. To help inform the community of the new tree code and associated regulations and processes, the CNN Land use and Transportation committee will host project staff to present relevant new information on December 17th. Read more.
Watershed Stewardship Grants Available for Community Projects
The Community Watershed Stewardship Program (CWSP) is accepting pre-applications for stewardship grants. Projects funded by CWSP grants include youth leadership and job skills programs; replacing pavement with native plants; adding plants and trees to neighborhoods; and cleaning up and restoring parks, playgrounds and streams. The deadline to submit pre-applications is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2015. A grant review committee will then invite selected applicants to submit applications in April. Read more.
How to Be an Effective Advocate for your Neighborhood at the State
Join the Legislative Advocacy 101 Panel and learn tips on how to be an effective advocate for your neighborhood during this upcoming 2015 state legislative session and 114th Congress. A panel of elected officials, congressional staff, and professional advocates will share their advice and answer questions about how the community can make an impact on public policy at the state and federal levels. Monday, December 15, 2014 6:00 to 8: 00 p.m. Portland Building, 2nd floor, Auditorium 1120 SW 5th Ave. Read more. 

 

Are Rents and Home Prices Affecting your Household?
You are invited to participate in the Annual Community Need Meeting as one of several ways to offer input on an annual spending plan for this federal investment in housing and community economic development. The City of Portland, the City of Gresham, and Multnomah County will invest millions over the next fiscal year to help address the community's need for affordable housing and community economic development. Thursday, December 11th Dinner at 6:00 pm, Program from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, Gresham City Hall.  Read more.

 

Fix-It Fairs in 2015
The Fix-It Fair is a free City of Portland event where you can learn simple and effective ways to save money at home and stay healthy this winter and beyond. Featuring exhibits from numerous community partners, these events also include an extensive schedule of workshops held throughout the day. Experts will be available to talk with you about water and energy savings, personal health and healthcare, food and nutrition, community resources, recycling and yard care, lead testing and more.
 
The 2015 Fix-It Fair schedule:
 
Saturday, January 24, 2015, 9:30 AM - 3 PM
Rosa Parks Elementary School
8960 N Woolsey Ave

Saturday, February 21, 2015, 9:30 AM - 3 PM ¡Clases en español!
David Douglas High School
1001 135th Ave
 

Cully Blvd Alliance Banners by local Students and Wes Boyd

 

Special Events and Meetings

 

Please visit our calendar for neighborhood events and meetings!  

  

CNN Board Meeting-Jan. 7 7-8:30p, 4415 NE 87th 

 

CNN Land use and Transportation Committee: Tree Program Dec. 17 7-8:30p, 4415 NE 87th-All welcome

 

Columbia Slough Watershed Council events 
Sandra Lefrancois
Central Northeast Neighbors