Hey neighbor!
Happy holiday season, this month we illuminate mutual aid and the act of caring. Learn about holiday events and opportunities in the community!
-SE Uplift
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Our newsletter includes neighborhood stories, coalition news, resources, events, job and funding opportunities within our community.
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Garbage & Recycling: Winter & holiday tips
From the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
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Ready to toss your tree after the holiday? You have two options through the City:
- Set out your whole tree (6-feet or less) at the curb, next to your compost bin, for a $5.10 charge.
- Cut your tree into pieces (3-feet or less), and place in your compost bin for no extra charge (make sure the bin lid closes).
Trees must be completely free of decorations, tinsel, lights, nails, and stands. Artificial trees and trees “flocked” with fake snow should be set out on the curb on your next garbage day for pick-up as garbage.
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Renters, talk with the landlord before setting out a full tree because they may need to pre-approve the extra charge. If you live in an apartment building, ask the property manager where to put your tree.
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Snow and ice: Garbage delays
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In case of snow or ice, your garbage, recycling, and compost pickup may be delayed. Leave your bins at the curb and your garbage company will come as soon as they can.
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Extra trash over the holidays
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Extra holiday trash? You can set out extra bags or cans (32 gal and 55 lbs max) for $5 each.
For large, bulky items that don’t fit into your garbage bin, like furniture or mattresses, call your garbage company for a cost estimate and pickup date. (Renters, ask your landlord.)
If the item is still in good condition, consider donating it: Call 503-234-3000 to find out donation organizations, drop-off locations, and pick-up options.
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No holiday garbage delays this year
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This year, there are no schedule changes in garbage, recycling, and compost pick-up because Christmas (December 25) and New Year’s Day (January 1) are on Saturdays.
These are the only two holidays of the year where garbage, recycling, and compost pickup is delayed, so there are no pickup delays during 2021 or 2022.
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Winter and holiday garbage tips (all in one spot)
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Get garbage and recycling tips for holidays and winter weather, like holiday tree and extra trash disposal, tips for sorting common holiday waste, and what to do if it snows on garbage day. www.portland.gov/holiday-recycling-tips
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'Tis The Season of Giving! |
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The holiday season is always a great reminder of how as a community, we should uplift and support each other. We have compiled a brief list of local organizations to donate to, and local drives that are looking for donations during the holiday season. |
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A List of donations centers in Southeast Portland (list and links derived from https://www.211info.org/donations): |
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Requested items: Men's/women's coats, gloves, socks
Drop off hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Requested items: Coats, boots and beanies, hygiene items such as soap, shampoo, conditioner and body wash as well as some craft supplies
Drop off hours: Walk in Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Requested items: baby wipes, Baby Wash new socks and underwear all sizes, hygiene products, hair products, brushes, combs, blankets, Gloves.
Drop off hours: Walk in Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Requested items: Winter coats and raincoats for all sizes (adult and child), hats, gloves, and scarves (adult and child), new warm socks, new underwear (adult and child), diapers and wipes (all sizes), full sized toiletries (adult and child - shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, razors & shaving cream, toothbrush, tooth paste, deodorant, hair brushes), high efficiency liquid laundry detergent.
Drop off hours: Monday-Friday 9pm-7pm. For questions upon arrival, please contact 971-409-1766
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Transition Projects facilitates- and helps community members facilitate donation drives. During the winter season, gathering warm clothing for donations is essential.
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How do drives work? (From the Transition Projects website)
1. Choose the items you wish to collect. Please remember that all donated items must be new or gently used and clean.
2. Determine the dates and locations of your drive.
4. Pick up donation drive bins, signs, and bags from Transition Projects’ downtown building and begin your drive.
5. When your drive is over, drop all items back off at Transition Projects.
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Human Solutions curates and provides various Amazon Wish Lists to help local community give back to their community, through the Human Solutions programming.
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Human Solutions Wish Lists: (click on the names to visit the wishlist)
Items shipped from each list will be mailed where it needs to go. Our on-the-ground staff will then open and distribute your donation.
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To get started on applying for your grant visit seuplift.org/grants
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Don't Miss Out!
Events, Community News, Resources and More!
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Help Redesign Multnomah County Libraries |
1. Holgate and Midland Libraries Design Open Houses
Share your ideas for the renovations and additions to Holgate and Midland libraries so that the libraries better represent your communities and meet your needs! Each library will have its own open house. You are welcome to join either one, or come to both!
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Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Russian, and ASL interpretation will be provided.
All participants will be entered to win a Kroger e-gift card. One attendee will receive a $50 gift card, two attendees will receive a $25 gift card and five attendees will receive a $10 gift card. Winners will be selected randomly.
RSVP for the virtual Zoom events:
Tuesday, December 14: 5:30-7:00pm
Wednesday, December 15: 5:30-7:00pm
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2. Public survey for redesign of Albina, North Portland, Holgate, and Midland libraries
The survey will gather input from communities related to the Chapter One project locations regarding people’s needs and ideas for the new branches as well as which communication channels are most effective. We want to capture people who don’t attend the project-specific community engagement events, and perhaps are not regular users of the library.
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On any given day, there are 7,000 children in Oregon’s foster care system. Many of these children come from situations of abuse and neglect only to find themselves facing uncertainty and instability once they enter foster care.
Boys & Girls Aid, a nonprofit founded in Portland in 1885, wants to change that. We are looking for compassionate people to help improve the lives of children in foster care.
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A good foster home is often the first place a child in foster care has felt safe in a long time. Foster parents help children build trust in adults and provide a supportive environment where they can thrive.
Boys & Girls Aid supports foster parents with responsive program staff available 24/7, ongoing free professional training, and generous monthly, tax-free stipends ranging from $1,200 to $3,500 per month. There are options to fit every family, from full-time placement to relief care a few days a month.
Fostering children might bring life changes and challenges, but it’s a great opportunity to make a difference in a child’s life — and in your own life, too. “It’s worth it to get to know these kids,” said experienced foster parents Jen and Chad. “It’s enriched our lives a lot.”
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Historic Resources Code Project |
"The Historic Resources Code Project (HRCP) is a Bureau of Planning and Sustainability zoning code project that has researched regional and national best practices, analyzed deficiencies in Portland’s existing historic preservation regulations and solicited multiple rounds of public feedback on concepts to result in recommended zoning code amendments related to the procedures, thresholds and incentives that apply to inventoried and designated historic resources. The project builds upon previous historic resource zoning code projects that were adopted in 2013, 2004, 2002 and 1996."
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City Council hearing on December 15th, 2021
On potential amendments to the Historic Resources Code Project Recommended Draft.
When: December 15, 2021 | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The Portland City Council will hear virtual testimony on potential amendments to the Historic Resources Code Project Recommended Draft at 2 p.m. on December 15, 2021.
Individuals have two minutes to testify, unless stated otherwise at the hearing. Only testimony pertaining to the potential amendments will be considered. The list of potential amendments will be published on December 1, 2021.
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Las Posadas at the Portland Mercado |
From Portland Mercado Events Facebook Page:
Join us at the Portland Mercado on December 18th for a community celebration of "Las Posadas".
We will have live music, vendors, free champurrado, food and drinks, and a vaccination clinic from (1pm to 6pm) with the 1st dose, 2nd dose, booster shots, and vaccines for kids 5 years and older!
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For people who get vaccinated:
-We offer 1 box of food (non-perishable)
-First aid kit (alcohol gel, thermometer, masks, and recommendations on the side effects and recommendations of the different vaccines).
-Gifts for children (books, pencils, erasers, stickers)
-Virtual gift cards from the @kuto.app
When: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2021 AT 4 PM – 8 PM
Location: Portland Mercado - 7238 SE Foster Rd, Portland, OR 97206
We hope to see you and your family!
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OPAL's Youth Environmental Justice Alliance (YEJA) |
Email our YEJA Community Organizer, Kevin Aipopo at kevin@opalpdx.org for any questions.
Applications are due Sunday, January 2 at 11:59 pm
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SOLVE's Martin Luther King Jr.'s Day of Service |
Celebrate the 27th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Day of Service with SOLVE on Monday, January 17. This is the only federally recognized national day of service and is often referred to as a "day on, not a day off." SOLVE invites you to celebrate Dr. King by joining us at our monthly Downtown Portland Cleanup, to further cultivate Dr. King's mission of creating a "beloved city." |
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Engage in service work this Martin Luther King Jr. Day by cleaning up Portland. Register for a check-in location, receive cleanup supplies, and feel good knowing you are giving back to the city we all call home! Instruction and disposal will also be provided. This event is held in partnership with Portland Lodging Alliance.
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SE Uplift
(503) 232-0010
info@seuplift.org
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