DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE CENSUS 2020!
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Everyone Counts: Impact Your Community By Completing The Census!
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Being inside of our homes and practicing self-distancing, completing the 2020 Census might feel daunting or inaccessible.
We All Count!
In fact, being counted impacts our neighborhoods, cities, and states with federal funding for services like repairing roads, highways, lunches for schools, and emergency assistance in times of crisis!
On
Thursday, April 9th, join SE Uplift and our neighborhood Census team, Scott and Jean for a live virtual event
from 5-6 pm!
If you have lingering questions or are seeking employment with the Census, this is the event for you!
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We Count Oregon
(
#WeCountOregon) is a campaign that is a community-led effort to ensure that hard to count communities, including people of color, immigrants, renters, rural communities, and parents of children under 5 – understand and take the 2020 Census
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- A publicly accessible physical space open evenings and weekends from April to July 2020
- Internet connected computers available for public use
- Staff available to answer questions and support public in taking the census online
- The ability to provide information and assistance in the language of the communities to be served
To get support or learn more about Census Assistance Centers (CACs),
click here
!
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OPPORTUNITIES TO DONATE TO YOUR NEIGHBORS/DONATION OPPORTUNITIES!
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Help Portland Public Schools Support Students and Families In Need
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Portland Public Schools is helping families financially through their non-profit foundation, The Fund for Portland Public Schools. The Fund for Portland Public Schools started the Coronavirus Relief Fund to respond to the needs of students, families, and school communities.
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To donate:
Text
GIVE
to
(844) 334-1540
or
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With Your Support, Portland Parks Foundation Is Serving Families Through PP&R
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Thirteen Dollars Can Help Feed A Family For A Week! See this moving video above created by Portland Parks Foundation.
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Portland Parks Foundation is supporting Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R). When asked how best the Foundation family can be of support to the community right now. Their answer was swift – help us feed our kids and their families.
PP&R serves about 100,000 free lunches to hungry kids each summer through Summer Free For ALL and the SUN community school programs. With schools closed and with them free school lunches, the need is far greater with many of these kids’ parents and guardians now out of work.
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HOW SOUTHEAST NEIGHBORS IS RESPONDING TO THE CORONAVIRUS
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SE Uplift Policies, Services, & Recommendations During COVID-19
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While things have escalated with the Pandemic, SE Uplift has been following guidelines from the city and the state about what needs to be done to protect public health.
SE Uplift has been closed beginning March 13th 2020 and will remain closed through April 28th 2020. However, we have been busy! SE Uplift staff has been and will continue to work remotely as needed. All of our duties as a fiscal sponsor are continuing as normal. All staff have access to emails, and you can find all of our information on our website.
What should NAs do about meetings in April?
SE Uplift is officially recommending that Neighborhood Associations cancel, postpone, or move all meetings through April 28th.
If you would like to meet, we recommend doing so virtually. There are several platforms you can use to host your meetings. We are recommending: Zoom, and Google Hangouts Meet.
This is a great opportunity to use your
communications funds
! Remember, most NAs have access to funding that can come in handy during this time. While Google’s Hangouts Meet is free, Zoom is not if you would like to have a meeting that lasts longer than 40 minutes. You can find information on Zoom pricing here:
Zoom US Pricing .
While most bylaws do not explicitly give permission for online meetings and votes, state law is clear that meetings where all voices can be heard, such as videos, conference calls, and livestreams) are permitted. We that virtual meetings during this time (COVID-19 is an extraordinary circumstance) and should be the first and only option.
What should NAs do about elections?
We understand that most NA’s have elections coming up. We are recommending that Neighborhood Associations that have scheduled elections between March and May 2020 postpone until June 2020.
If you are concerned about your bylaws and compliance with DOJ standards, we have a lot of information regarding why this is the best recommendation during this time of global heath and economic crisis. Please connect with your community liaison to have further discussion. Don’t know your neighborhood Liaison? Check out our staff bios to find out! (
SE Uplift Staff
)
What should NAs do about checking mail at the SEUL building?
SE Uplift Community Liaisons are available for mail exchange by appointment. You can reach us via e-mail, which you can find here:
Staff
Please visit our webpage detailing these recommendations here:
seuplift.org/covid-19
for more detailed information. Please reach out to your liaison for more information, questions, or concerns about these recommendations. We are here to help!
Christina Estimé
,
Operations
Manager
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This April 20th through 24th, SE Uplift will be hosting a Virtual Week of Action to support more sustainably just practices in our communities.
Each year, we host Earth Day litter pickups, clean-ups, and events with staff, neighborhoods, and community partners.
This year, SE Uplift will share toolkits online, livestream talks, post information on recycling and waste related topics, fun reuse tips, and more!
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Stop Hate Where It Starts With APANO & Portland United Against Hate
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APANO has been compiling key resources for communities during the COVID-19 pandemic including a hub with up to date information in over 4 languages. Get the latest information and resources at:
https://www.apano.org/blog/2020/03/25/covid/
With increasing numbers of people impacted by the Coronavirus (Covid-19), there is an increase in hate and biased incidents against specific communities. There have been incidents of racial slurs, threats, graffiti and vandalism, and violence. We cannot let fear and xenophobia hurt our vibrant and diverse communities.
"Dealing with hate and bias incidents are not new to Asians Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs). Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, APANO has been working on a resource guide for AAPI anti-hate activist, victims and survivors of hate. During these distressing times, this resource is even more relevant, as we have been hearing about the increase in incidents of hateful rhetoric, harassment, and assault against AAPIs." -Jairaj Singh, APANO Community Outreach Manager.
In collaboration with the Portland United Against Hate coalition, this resource guide has been made possible in part by a grant from the City of Portland. Download the
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Combating Cabin Fever With Some of Our Favorite Tips To Stay Active!
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Mireaya loves youtube fitness workouts like this 20 Minute Pilates-Kickboxing video from her friend Marianne. For lower impact, try the workout below for seniors and people using chairs.
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Leroy is a true outdoorsy type! Check out this list of SE Portland walks. Please make sure to practice social-distancing, giving yourself 6 ft. distance from others.
SE Portland Walking Routes
In Spanish
In additional languages
This one includes part some of our coalition area. The highlights are mostly business, but the route is pretty cool.
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Muz is the office baker. He baked everyone in our office cookies and fruit tarts while we worked from home last month. Here's his recipe for his famous onion tart.
Caramelized Onion Tart
ingredients- defrosted puff pastry, 2 onions, 2 tablespoons fresh or dried thyme, 1/4 cup brown sugar, salt & pepper, brie (or your favorite cheese)
- caramelize onions in a pan with salt & pepper and brown sugar
- roll out puff pastry to desired size and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- spread caramelized onions on top of the puff pastry and sprinkle thyme over the whole thing
- place small chunks of cheese throughout the tart
- bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and pastry is light brown and crisp.
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Try using Instagram to bring out your inner Master Chef with Tasty videos!
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TransActive Gender Project at Lewis & Clark will be moving forward with offering this free workshop
"Transgender in America: Looking Back and Moving Forward"
remotely and fully online on Thursday, April 16, from 5:30-8:30 pm.
Click here to RSVP
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Have you experienced hate in Portland? You are not alone! Tell PUAH (Portland United Against Hate) your story and help make Portland safer!
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Party like no one is watching!
Holocene
is hosting virtual dance parties in the month of April.
See
details here
for this event!
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If you have art in your heart, make posters! Art is a great way to reduce stress and anxiety while also stimulating your brain. Check out F
avianna Rodriguez
's website for cool project ideas.
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Leah and her girls are finding creative activities to get out and explore!
They have been picking an animal to learn about each day, reading about it, watching national geographic, and we even went on a "Bear Hunt" in Creston Park using the things they learned about bears to track and find one.
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Feeding Our Neighbors Is A Campaign Created By A Partnership With Right 2 Survive & Portland State University
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Right 2 Survive is a local nonprofit who works directly with the unhoused community. They have continued their front lines outreach and education to houseless neighbors throughout the southeast areas of Portland. R2S and other local grassroots organizations have put together two fact sheets and ways to support one another during the COVID19 crisis.
Throughout the houseless community, shelters are not providing the support services they are dependent upon. Food is in shortage. Worries about their health and sanitation are issues as they struggle to survive. Right 2 Survive has been sharing factual information and bringing supplies they have available to them with the community. Outreach teams dawn protective gear, practice social distancing while outreaching, and provide a visual presence that the unhoused need during this time.
SE Uplift has helped support Right 2 Survive over the years. We are thankful that community partners are all coming together to be here for each other. Please look to the
www.right2survive.org
for more information about our work.
-Right 2 Survive Staff
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Grant & Loan Support For Small Businesses Impacted By Covid-19
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Do You Need Funds For Your Small Business?
The Portland Small Business Relief Fund will provide grants and no-interest loans to support Portland small businesses experiencing hardships related to
COVID-19.
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Economic Injury Disaster Loan
Small business owners in all U.S. states and territories are currently eligible to apply for a low-interest loan due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan
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There are free pantry sites available around the city organized by the Oregon food bank!
They ask that you call ahead before visiting. The site is also available in multiple languages. Please share.
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Portland Underground Graduate S
chool
(PUGS) Virtual Happy Hour is a webinar and hangout series. All are invited to grab a beverage and/or snack of choice, kick back, and enjoy a conversation. Just find a topic and register so they know you’re coming!
Check PUGS website for upcoming Virtual Happy Hours and online classes.
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