Leave No Plastic Behind, Portland’s 5th “Episode” (also known as an art exhibit), marks a collective fifteen months during which artist/participants have lived creatively and plastic-free. The Plastic Quilt Project will inspire and continue to grow as a representation of the artists, families and individuals aware of the depth to which plastic affects our shared earth. On view through June 2009 at the following times: 11-7 p.m. Wed, 11-6 p.m. Thur-Sat, &11-5 p.m. Sun, Closed Mon & Tues. RE:Vision Gallery at SCRAP, 2915 NE MLK Jr. Blvd. Portland, OR 97212. More info at www.LNPB.org.

Poverty due to illness, job loss or other changing circumstances is often temporary. Generational poverty - two or more generations living in poverty - is by definition long term and encompasses a wide set of all-too-often ignored or discounted issues. People born to poverty face physical, emotional and sociological challenges to literacy, education and employment. In addition, childhood life-lessons differ greatly from those of the prevailing middle-class and often lead to misunderstandings and missed opportunities in professional relationships later in life. On June 12, City Club welcomes Donna Beegle who will discuss what it means to grow up poor, the challenges to joining America's middle class, and how to help move people out of poverty.

Cycle the Well Field

Saturday, June 13

9 am to 1:30 pm

"All cultures share human needs that bind us together. Because we share a common world, we share a common destiny to recognize ourselves in all people."

How does culture enrich our lives? What family traditions and cultural customs do you hold dear? Bring mementos and stories that express your cultural background, family traditions or way of life. Listen to and learn from one another as we tell our own stories.

Thursday, June 18th

6:00pm-8:00pm- Free light meal and Cultural Sharing "Show & Tell"

8:00pm-9:00pm- Social Hour

Sellwood Community Center 1436 SE Spokane Street Portland, OR 97202

Metropolitan Family Service is always looking for qualified and dedicated employees committed to helping us strengthen the community. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your skills and enthusiasm to help people in the Portland area, we would love to talk with you about our current openings listed below.

Because together, we can do more.

Program Coordinator – Full Time – School Communities Program

Gateway to College National Network is a fast-growing education nonprofit organization that opens schools around the country. Currently in 14 states, the National Network is replicating the Gateway to College model with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Wal-Mart Foundation. Since 2003 the Network has raised $16 million to reconnect high school dropouts with meaningful education. The Network now includes 24 partner programs working with over 100 school districts. More information about Gateway to College is available at www.gatewaytocollege.org.

We are currently seeking a full-time Program Assistant to provide administrative support to all areas of the organization.

Portland Community Media 2766 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Portland, OR 97212 Tel (503) 288-1515 Fax (503) 288-8173 Revised 5/12/2009 1 YOUTH MULTIMEDIA MANAGER for PCM PORTLAND YOUTH MEDIA (JOB #01) Do you have what it takes to reach new heights at Portland Community Media (PCM)?

The Community Housing Resource Center will be holding a Mortgage Default Intake Orientation on Thursday, June 11th, from 5-6PM at the Center.  This orientation is the first step in learning how to work with your lender and how the Center can assist you in getting help to resolve your mortgage issue.  You need not be in default in order to attend or get help.  This orientation is held every Thursday.  No reservations are required.  For information, contact 360-690-4496 X105.

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

In partnership with: Grantmakers of Oregon and SW Washington and Willamette Valley Development Officers

Thursday, June 18th, 2009 Registration: 8:00 am ~Workshop: 8:30 am - 1:00 pm

Location: Memorial Coliseum ~ Georgia Pacific Room ~ One Center Court ~Portland, OR 97227

Registration: www.wvdo-or.org  $45.00 for WVDO members $65.00 for non-members

It is not much of an exaggeration to observe that the downturn in the economy presents unprecedented challenges in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. This is an uncharted landscape for us all. There have been efforts across the field to gather data about the impact and outlook for nonprofits and funders alike.

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Sharon Hasenjaeger Assistant Director Institute for Nonprofit Management Portland State University Tel: (503) 725-8221 Fax: (503) 725-8045 [email protected] www.inpm.pdx.edu for information on INPM’s nonprofit courses and events

Living with the Gifts of the Seasons: Saturday June 13, 9am-1pm at Tryon Life Community Farm

Educator and herbalist, Judy BlueHorse Skelton, shares traditional uses of native plants for food, medicine, craft and ceremony to nourish, heal, and regenerate personal, family and community well-being. With Tryon Creek Forest as our classroom, we’ll explore the gifts each season offers and learn how to integrate ancient knowledge and contemporary nutritional/lifestyle research into our daily lives.

Spring means gardening! Whether you’re planting flowers or vegetables, it’s likely you want a healthy-looking lawn or garden. As we come into summer, you may be trying to balance your concern about water use with your desire for a healthy landscape. Reduce non-point source pollution, unnecessary water use, and wasted fertilizer.

Community Energy Project is offering two free workshops on how to be “water wise” this spring and summer in regards to outdoor watering. Learn how much water REALLY needs to go on your plants, and how to adjust your watering needs based on changes in the weather. Qualified participants receive a kit of free materials – including rain gauges, a soil probe, bucket, and more.

Being a new mom can be very challenging without a community of support. It is especially challenging for a single mom who is already juggling the demands of a toddler while trying to care for a growing newborn. Impact NW is looking for a few volunteers to make meals for one of our Healthy Start clients for the first week she returns from the hospital with her new baby. She is a single mom with one 13-month old and is scheduled to deliver her second child the last week of August. We would like to find help for her during the first week of September by having a few volunteers pre-cook meals and deliver them to this growing family so mom can spend time caring for her newborn.

Do you know how to use a computer? Do you speak English and some Spanish? Are you interested in teaching to fight for social justice and workers rights?

Then come volunteer as a teacher for VOZ Workers' Rights Education Project's Computer Classes. In line with our mission, the Computer Classes empower immigrants and day laborers to gain control over their working conditions by providing classes on basic computer skills, using the internet to search for jobs, setting up email accounts, and writing resumes. Volunteers will help develop lesson plans, shape our curriculum, and teach classes once or twice a week.

These skills are extremely important to the Portland day labor community and we need teachers who are committed to making these classes happen!