Join the Dicentra Collective for a discussion and presentation on the impact of sexual assault, domestic violence, and safe space policies on our lives and our communities.

Thursday, January 8th @ 6pm at In Other Words Women’s Books & Resources, 8 NE Killingsworth (www.inotherwords.org)

The event will include a facilitated conversation to explore the strengths and challenges of the response to sexual assault, domestic violence and safe space policies in our communities, a presentation on the experiences and knowledge of Communities Against Rape and Abuse, and. an exploration of "what's next" for our communities.

Instead of taking a day off on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, be a Big Brother or Big Sister for a “day on” of service and celebrate the life of Dr. King! "Bigs," or adult volunteers, will be paired with a Little Brother or Little Sister from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., giving both the Big and the Little a glimpse of the mentoring experience. Bigs and Littles will have the chance to connect at the Barbur Blvd. YMCA while enjoying a pizza lunch, playing various games together, and viewing a puppet show on diversity performed by the puppeteering group Kids on the Block.

Please see the full job description at http://cnrg-portland.org/node/8606.

Visit http://www.healthforum.org  for more information about Oregon Health Forum.

I'm inspired by another person on this list to offer a well-built compact couch/love seat free to a nonprofit. It could work particularly well in a waiting room. I'm in inner SE PDX. Please email me for dimensions and photo. Kiel [email protected]  

The local grassroots group Parents for Paid Leave invites you to get involved in our grassroots campaign to pass a paid family leave program in Oregon during the 2009 state legislative session.

We meet monthly on the 2nd Saturday, including this week on 1/10/09 @ Urban Grind NE (22nd & NE Oregon) from 9:30 to 11 AM. Or join our Facebook group to stay in the loop, share your personal story, etc... A paid family leave program almost passed in 2007 - but didn't, and we plan to make it a reality this time around. Join us!!

Parents for Paid Leave Facebook group: http://tinyurl.com/5uubj4

Coalition website (run by CFFO): http://oregonpaidfamilyleave.org/

Good afternoon,

I'm a senior at Lewis & Clark College and a campus organizer for the Real Food Challenge, which is a student-led movement, aiming to foster support from colleges and universities across the nation for socially, environmentally, and economically responsible and sustainable food systems. I am a part of an organizing team for our weekend-long conference between March 19-21 for students involved with the RFC in the Northwest region-- for whom we need to find a place to lay their heads that weekend!

The Community Housing Resource Center will be offering a free “Get the Facts” Homebuyer Orientation Workshop on Wednesday, January 7th, from 6-7:30PM.  This workshop outlines the steps to homeownership and the services provided by the Center.  Reservations are not required.

Kevin L. Gillette, Program Manager

Community Housing Resource Center

2700 NE Andresen Rd., Ste. D3

Vancouver, WA. 98661

360-690-4496 X101

Fax: 360-694-6665

Our mission is to provide quality education and counseling services to increase opportunities and access to community resources for people who strive to create financial security, housing stability or homeownership for themselves and their families, thereby creating a vital and stronger community.

Fulfill your New Year's resolution by volunteering at Homeless Alternatives!

Homeless Alternatives, a non-profit respite care program for the homeless adults, is looking for volunteers.  We provide training and support and a consistent, reliable schedule We need volunteers who are able to help us by talking with clients and being a friendly face.

Who: This would be ideal for EMT and nursing students, or anyone with a flexible schedule.  You will have some down time and can read or do homework, with computer/internet access during your shift!

When: We have shifts available mornings, afternoons, evenings and nights – as little as one 4-8 hour shift a month, or weekly shifts available

Learn About A New Culture! Mentors Needed! --(in Portland and Vancouver) NYP- New Youth Perspectives

Are you able and willing to donate your time and skills?  Do you like to have fun?  Would you be interested in welcoming refugees and immigrants into our community?  Would you like to learn about a new culture?  Learn a new language?  Would you like to be a mentor?

Come share, build, and practice your skills by volunteering your time with us!

We are looking for mentors who are willing to help Eastern European Youth.  Mentors will spend one and a half hours a week helping with homework and English, talking about school, life, and the youth's future.

Reminder:  The Naturally Beautiful Backyards Program at Columbia Springs will begin its 2009 volunteer training on January 22nd in Vancouver. Volunteers will learn about Earth-friendly gardening and landscaping techniques and share that knowledge with the people of Clark County, WA at community events over the course of the year.   Volunteer training topics include: organic vegetable gardening, use of native plants, healthy soil preparation and maintenance, composting, attracting beneficial species, chemical-free pest control, water conservation techniques, Earth-friendly lawn care, and more!Naturally Beautiful Backyards volunteer training sessions will take place on