Hey Neighbor!
It is the start of autumn and the rainy season. We hope the transition into fall brings you serenity. In this months newsletter, we invite you to join SE Uplift and The Equi Institute at the upcoming BIPOC focused workshop: Calling the Shots! Building Vaccine Confidence. We extend resources to free vaccine clinics, grant opportunities and more!
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SE Uplift Welcomes New Executive Director! |
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Nanci Champlin
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” -Nelson Mandela
Nanci Champlin has a passion for social justice, civic engagement and conservation with nearly thirty years’ experience in scaling up organizations at the local, regional and national level. She leaned early in her career as a grassroots organizer that a key to success comes from authenticity, trust and active listening. These values have guided her approach to work ever since.
In her professional roles, Nanci has led outreach at Oregon Wild; communications and operations at the Funders Committee for Civic Participation; and most recently was Director of Development at Western State Center, a movement building and leadership development organization helping to build a 21st century civil rights movement.
Nanci has lived in SE Portland for 32 years where she has devoted countess hours to volunteer-driven conservation initiatives through her past role on a neighborhood association board. She currently serves as the fundraising chair for Friends of Moreland Woods and on the board of the Sellwood Community House. When not working or volunteering she can be found creating pollinator habitat in her backyard or hiking with her family and dog in Portland’s parks.
Nanci is excited to help lead SE Uplift in building a vision and strategy that empowers everyone in our community to learn, connect and engage in civic opportunities to build a future where every person can thrive.
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SE Uplift Welcomes New Administrative And Operations Specialist |
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Lindsey Johnson, she/her/hers
Lindsey is thrilled to join the staff team at SE Uplift as Administrative and Operations Specialist. Over the past two years, she has served on the board for Montavilla Neighborhood Association and SE Uplift. Lindsey has an extensive background in the nonprofit arts and education sectors. She is passionate about building community and supporting local businesses.
Lindsey hails from Minneapolis and has been living in East Portland since 2016. She earned music degrees from Luther College and the University of North Texas. Lindsey performs with the Portland Opera Chorus, serves on the Board of Governors for the American Guild of Musical Artists labor union, and is President of the Mu Phi Epsilon Portland Alumni Chapter. In her spare time, she enjoys board games, hiking, mushroom foraging, and cuddling her puppy and two cats.
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Calling the Shots!
Building Vaccine Confidence
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The Equi Institute and SE Uplift are excited to host “Calling the Shots! Building Vaccine Confidence” in partnership with the Oregon Health Authority. It is to no surprise or judgment, that Black, Indigenous, and people of color are hesitant to trust the COVID-19 vaccine due to the decades and present abuse marginalized people experience from western medicine systems. This workshop is a BIPOC focused event where people who are hesitant or just have questions regarding the vaccine can feel safe and in community to ask questions, assess misconceptions and hear from BIPOC medical professionals and community members.
This event will be a hybrid meeting, we will have 15 spots for in-person attendees and the rest will be virtual with volunteer facilitators to create equitable participation from virtual participants. The 15 in-person sports will be filled through a first come first serve basis, based on RSVPs.
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What: Calling the Shots! Building Vaccine Confidence
When: October 13th 6:00pm-8:00pm | 5:00pm-8:00pm for in person attendees (to accommodate dinner, time to settle in the space)
Panelists: Erin Waters, Dr. Bukhosi, AC Ramirez
Accessibility: This event will have ASL, Spanish and Vietnamese translators, The event space has a wheelchair-accessible ramp on the side of the building.
RSVP link: https://forms.gle/TUv8X5xiunhMxyyZ9
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Hello dear amigos y amigas del Mercado:
We would like to invite you to be part of this year's celebration of the Día de Muertos at the Portland Mercado by building an Altar with your organization.
We are planning a two-day celebration (October 31st and November 1st) focused on this traditional festivity at the Portland Mercado.
This year the Altares exhibition will be in the market hall. We will have between 7 to 8 Altares. Each organization will have a space in one of the tables that will be shared with other group, so there will be two Altares per table. The space is 3' x3' approx.
The activities will start at 3pm Sunday 10/31 and 4 pm Monday 11/1.
We plan to keep the Altares during the week and we are asking people to collect any personal items by Friday november 15th.
Regarding the Altares, you can bring personal items, Flores, decoration and candles as long as they're encased. Those will be blowing them out/lighting every night.
October 31st will be focused on kids’ activities, with face painting, a movie and more. November 1st we will have music, poetry readings.
Please let us know if you want to join us for for our Día de los muertos!
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Hola queridos amigos y amigas del mercado:
Nos gustaría invitarlo a ser parte de la celebración de este año del Día de Muertos en el Portland Mercado construyendo un Altar con su organización.
Estamos planeando una celebración de dos días (31 de octubre y 1 de noviembre) centrada en esta fiesta tradicional.
Este año, la exposición de Altares estará en el edificio de el Mercado. Tendremos entre 7 y 8 Altares. Cada organización tendrá un espacio en una de las mesas que se compartirá con otro grupo, por lo que habrá dos Altares por mesa. El espacio es de 3 'x3' aprox.
Las actividades comenzarán a las 3pm del domingo 31/10 y a las 4pm el lunes 1/11.
Planeamos mantener los Altares durante la semana y estamos pidiendo a las personas que recojan cualquier artículo personal hasta el viernes 15 de noviembre.
Con respecto a los Altares, puede traer artículos personales, flores, decoración y velas siempre que estén en un envase. Estas se apagarán / encenderán todas las noches.
El 31 de octubre se centrará en las actividades para los niños, con pintura de caras, una película y mucho más. El 1 de noviembre tendremos música, lecturas de poesía.
¡Dejemos saber si desea unirse a esta celebración del Día de los muertos!
Un saludo,
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Don't Miss Out!
Events, Community News, Resources and More!
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Southeast Clinic Details
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Event Date: October 13th, 2021
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Event Time: 3PM – 7PM
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Event Address: Portland Community College Southeast Campus, Mt. Tabor Hall: 2305 SE 82nd and Division, Portland, OR 97216
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Ages: 12 years of age and older (those under 15 years of age need to bring parent/guardian for consent)
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Vaccinations Offered: Pfizer (1st or 2nd dose)
- Incentives:
- $100 Visa gift card for anyone receiving their first dose Pfizer or Moderna vaccine
- $50 Visa gift card for anyone receiving their second dose Pfizer or Moderna vaccine
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- $150 Visa gift card for anyone receiving the one-time Johnson & Johnson vaccine
- Bring a friend or family member:
- $50 for anyone bringing someone else (up to 8 people) to get vaccinated if they themselves are already vaccinated. You will need to show proof of your own vaccination.
- Adults accompanying minors, aged 12-17, that are not their own children are not eligible for the “bring-a-friend” incentive.
- Those vaccinated can also take home a food box!
- No ID is necessary to receive a gift card; however each recipient will need to sign or initial a log to acknowledge that they received it.
Oregon Chinese Coalition will be onsite to provide rental assistance.
To learn more click here.
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Youth Opportunity Design Approach |
Do you live, work or go to school near the Albina or North Portland libraries? Are you between 13 and 18 years old?
Multnomah County Library is planning to re-design and expand Albina and North Portland libraries. You have the opportunity to help design these new libraries that represent you and your community.
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We want to work with you!
Youth will receive a $150 stipend for participation. Interested in being part of the YODA Program? Great!
Application deadline: October 15.
Questions? Email Suzanne Chou (suzannec4@multco.us), community engagement coordinator for the library capital bond program
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Portland Parks Foundation Small Grants Program |
The Portland Parks Foundation’s Small Grants Program awards financial support to community-based organizations within the city of Portland who foster equitable access to our urban parks, natural areas, community gardens and community recreation centers. The program is founded on a generous bequest from Nancy Hebb Freeman, an artist, hiker and lover of Portland parks. |
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Ben Brink/Portland Parks & Recreation |
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Our motto is “We help people help parks” because we know that our parks support so many of our personal and community needs. Parks can improve mental and physical health, serve critical green infrastructure functions, contribute to economic development, act as links in transportation networks, host cultural and social activities, and help give communities a sense of place.[1]
Yet many Portland residents still lack equal access to parks that feel welcoming and safe. They struggle to find well-maintained parks that are designed and programmed to meet their particular needs, based on input from their community.
With our small grants, PPF focuses on the people and organizations working to fill these gaps. We intentionally prioritize organizations supporting low-income populations, communities of color, and other historically marginalized groups.
Please see below for grant guidelines, deadlines, the application, and examples of past grant recipients. Also, please feel free to call or email PPF for more information—we’re happy to hear from you. You will find contact information below.
This year PPF will support 10 projects or organizations with a $2,000 grant each. Five of those grants will be awarded in the Spring and five in the Fall of 2021.
Application deadline: October 15th, 2021
To learn more and apply click here.
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This internship role will be assisting the Community Programs team with community engagement efforts, including:
- Managing the 50-50 raffle program at all Trail Blazers home games
- Coordinating in-kind donations for nonprofit recipients
- Managing in-game auctions
- Supporting community events
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This is a great opportunity for folks over the age of 18, who can work part-time, flexible hours that will include working Trail Blazers home games plus other nights and weekends. We’d love to hear from folks who have nonprofit experience working directly with volunteers and diverse groups of people and are confident speaking to and leading groups.
Application deadline: October 4th, 2021
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SE Uplift
(503) 232-0010
info@seuplift.org
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