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City of Gresham, Gresham Task Force on Homelessness Meeting: Tue Aug 16, 2016 6:30PM-7:30PM

By admin - Posted on August 1st, 2016

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Start: 08/16/2016 - 6:30pm

End: 08/16/2016 - 7:30pm

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Get Involved, Make A Difference

When: Tue Aug 16, 2016 6:30PM-7:30PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Conference Center
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

The Gresham Task Force on Homelessness will examine the scope of the growing homelessness problem in Gresham, identify potential solutions and help define how the City can play a role in addressing this complex societal issue.

Click here for an agenda

Please note: the task force is currently gathering input and won't be taking public comment until later meetings.

The group will meet on the following dates:

June 14
June 28
July 12
July 26
~~Aug. 9~~ Aug. 16
~~Aug. 23~~ Aug. 30
Sept. 13
Sept. 27

For more information about this event contact Joe Walsh at 503-618-2372 or Joe.Walsh@GreshamOregon.gov.

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Wilkes East Neighborhood, 2016 Summer Meeting: Mon Aug 22, 2016 7PM-9PM

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Start: 08/22/2016 - 5:58am

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Wilkes East Neighborhood 2016 Summer Meeting, Mon Aug 22, 2016 7PM-9PM. Everyone's invited! Join your Neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference! Albertina Kerr, 722 NE 162nd Av - Bdlg CI (H). Info here!

When: Mon Aug 22, 2016 7PM-9PM
Where: Albertina Kerr, Gresham Campus
Building "CI" (H)
(small bldg, center north on property)
722 NE 162nd Av
Gresham, OR
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Neighborhood Meeting, Everyone's Invited

Join Your Neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference!

Save the date
Be sure to save Monday, Aug 22nd at 7PM for the Wilkes East Neighborhood 2016 Summer Meeting. The meeting will be held at Albertina Kerr, 722 NE 162nd Av, Building "CI" (H) (small bldg, center north on property), Gresham OR. Get map!

Guests & Topics
Craig Smith, Director of Development discusses the new Waterside Apartments design; Liz Currie, Senior Policy Advisor, Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury, discusses the homeless crisis and expansion of homeless shelters in our area; and neighborhood news and updates.

Join the Board. Are you motivated, passionate, creative?
Did you know you can become a Member-at-Large at any time? Being a Board Member is a great opportunity and experience for any neighbor, whether you’ve been on a board before or you're considering the idea for the first time. No experience required. Info here!

Who should attend?
This meeting is open to all residents and businesses in the Wilkes East Neighborhood!

Be Part Of Your Community. Plan To Attend.

City of Gresham, Gresham Task Force on Homelessness Meeting: Tue Aug 30, 2016 6:30PM-7:30PM

By admin - Posted on August 1st, 2016

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Start: 08/30/2016 - 6:30pm

End: 08/30/2016 - 7:30pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-8

Get Involved, Make A Difference

When: Tue Aug 30, 2016 6:30PM-7:30PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Conference Center
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

The Gresham Task Force on Homelessness will examine the scope of the growing homelessness problem in Gresham, identify potential solutions and help define how the City can play a role in addressing this complex societal issue.

Click here for an agenda

Please note: the task force is currently gathering input and won't be taking public comment until later meetings.

The group will meet on the following dates:

June 14
June 28
July 12
July 26
~~Aug. 9~~ Aug. 16
~~Aug. 23~~ Aug. 30
Sept. 13
Sept. 27

For more information about this event contact Joe Walsh at 503-618-2372 or Joe.Walsh@GreshamOregon.gov.

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Download the Wilkes East Neighborhood Summer 2016 Newsletter here!

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2016 Summer Newsletter

"Diversity, Harmony, Community -
Together 'WE' can make a difference!”

Read it now!

Inside This Issue:

Shelters Quickly Fill with Homeless
Waterside Apt Selects Design
Summer Happenings at Nadaka
Wilkes Elementary Design Chosen
6th Nadaka Festival, Sat Aug 20th
WENA Summer Meeting, Aug 22, 7PM

Download your copy here. (includes active web links)

Newsletters are a regular publication of the Wilkes East Neighborhood Association. They are hand-delivered to over 1,500 residences and businesses in our area 3 times per year, timed to correspond with our regular meetings.

View archive | Policy & Ad Rates

Got a story or tip to share?
Wilkes East residents are encouraged to submit articles and tips for the newsletter. Articles should be limited to 300-350 words and may be subject to editing. Send by email to info@wilkeseastna.org, or by postal mail to: PO Box 536 • Fairview, OR 97024.

Volunteers Needed
Newsletters are hand-delivered to Wilkes East residents and businesses by neighborhood volunteers. There are usually routes that need delivery people. Routes are small and many. We can always use your help.
To volunteer contact info@wilkeseastna.org.

Rockwood Rising Public Forum, Get involved in building Rockwood's future: Fri Jun 03, 2016 3PM-8PM

By admin - Posted on June 1st, 2016

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Start: 06/03/2016 - 3:00pm

End: 06/03/2016 - 8:00pm

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Rockwood Rising Public Forum, Get involved in building Rockwood's future: Fri Jun 03, 2016 3PM-8PM; Sat Jun 04 10AM-4PM. Info here!

Visit us at Rock the Block!
Friday June 3rd, 3pm-8pm
Saturday June 4th, 10am-4pm

30-minute "Place It!" hands-on workshops will happen both days - Friday at 4pm and 6pm, and Saturday at 11am and 2:30pm in the STEAM tent.

Visit our booth and learn more about the project, engage with the interactive model and learn about the architectural process from our development team and designers.

Rockwood Rising Public Forum, Get involved in building Rockwood's future: Wed Jun 08, 2016 6PM-8PM. Info here!

What's Next?
Learn. Listen. Speak Out
June 8
Sunrise Community Center
18901 E Burnside, Gresham, OR
Doors open at 6pm.
Presentation at 6:30pm.
Food, translation, and childcare provided.

Join us to preview design concepts, give feedback and provide ideas for future development. Meet the development team and city staff working on the project!

Can't make it June 8?
Talk to us. June 12, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Rockwood Community Office
484 SE 187th, Gresham, OR

The Rockwood Rising Redevelopment Project is a coalition of committed tenants and partners working to make Rockwood strong again.

Get involved in building Rockwood's future.

Project Design is beginning.

Let's help Rockwood Rise. Together.

Contact us via email at RockwoodRising@GreshamOregon.gov, our website, or call: (503) 618-2416

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Rockwood Rising Public Forum, Get involved in building Rockwood's future: Sat Jun 04, 2016 10AM-4PM

By admin - Posted on June 1st, 2016

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Start: 06/04/2016 - 10:00am

End: 06/04/2016 - 4:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-8

Visit us at Rock the Block!
Friday June 3rd, 3pm-8pm
Saturday June 4th, 10am-4pm

30-minute "Place It!" hands-on workshops will happen both days - Friday at 4pm and 6pm, and Saturday at 11am and 2:30pm in the STEAM tent.

Visit our booth and learn more about the project, engage with the interactive model and learn about the architectural process from our development team and designers.

What's Next?
Learn. Listen. Speak Out
June 8
Sunrise Community Center
18901 E Burnside, Gresham, OR
Doors open at 6pm.
Presentation at 6:30pm.
Food, translation, and childcare provided.

Join us to preview design concepts, give feedback and provide ideas for future development. Meet the development team and city staff working on the project!

Can't make it June 8?
Talk to us. June 12, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Rockwood Community Office
484 SE 187th, Gresham, OR

The Rockwood Rising Redevelopment Project is a coalition of committed tenants and partners working to make Rockwood strong again.

Get involved in building Rockwood's future.

Project Design is beginning.

Let's help Rockwood Rise. Together.

Contact us via email at RockwoodRising@GreshamOregon.gov, our website, or call: (503) 618-2416

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Rockwood Rising Public Forum, Get involved in building Rockwood's future: Wed Jun 08, 2016 6PM-8PM

By admin - Posted on June 1st, 2016

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Start: 06/08/2016 - 6:00pm

End: 06/08/2016 - 8:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-8

Visit us at Rock the Block!
Friday June 3rd, 3pm-8pm
Saturday June 4th, 10am-4pm

30-minute "Place It!" hands-on workshops will happen both days - Friday at 4pm and 6pm, and Saturday at 11am and 2:30pm in the STEAM tent.

Visit our booth and learn more about the project, engage with the interactive model and learn about the architectural process from our development team and designers.

What's Next?
Learn. Listen. Speak Out
June 8
Sunrise Community Center
18901 E Burnside, Gresham, OR
Doors open at 6pm.
Presentation at 6:30pm.
Food, translation, and childcare provided.

Join us to preview design concepts, give feedback and provide ideas for future development. Meet the development team and city staff working on the project!

Can't make it June 8?
Talk to us. June 12, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Rockwood Community Office
484 SE 187th, Gresham, OR

The Rockwood Rising Redevelopment Project is a coalition of committed tenants and partners working to make Rockwood strong again.

Get involved in building Rockwood's future.

Project Design is beginning.

Let's help Rockwood Rise. Together.

Contact us via email at RockwoodRising@GreshamOregon.gov, our website, or call: (503) 618-2416

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Rockwood Rising Public Forum, Get involved in building Rockwood's future: Sun Jun 12, 2016 11AM-1PM

By admin - Posted on June 1st, 2016

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Start: 06/12/2016 - 11:00am

End: 06/12/2016 - 1:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-8

Visit us at Rock the Block!
Friday June 3rd, 3pm-8pm
Saturday June 4th, 10am-4pm

30-minute "Place It!" hands-on workshops will happen both days - Friday at 4pm and 6pm, and Saturday at 11am and 2:30pm in the STEAM tent.

Visit our booth and learn more about the project, engage with the interactive model and learn about the architectural process from our development team and designers.

What's Next?
Learn. Listen. Speak Out
June 8
Sunrise Community Center
18901 E Burnside, Gresham, OR
Doors open at 6pm.
Presentation at 6:30pm.
Food, translation, and childcare provided.

Join us to preview design concepts, give feedback and provide ideas for future development. Meet the development team and city staff working on the project!

Can't make it June 8?
Talk to us. June 12, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Rockwood Community Office
484 SE 187th, Gresham, OR

The Rockwood Rising Redevelopment Project is a coalition of committed tenants and partners working to make Rockwood strong again.

Get involved in building Rockwood's future.

Project Design is beginning.

Let's help Rockwood Rise. Together.

Contact us via email at RockwoodRising@GreshamOregon.gov, our website, or call: (503) 618-2416

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City of Gresham, Rockwood Neighborhood Association June 2016 Meeting: Mon Jun 20, 2016 7PM-9PM

By admin - Posted on June 1st, 2016

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Start: 06/20/2016 - 7:00pm

End: 06/20/2016 - 9:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-8

Get Involved, Make A Difference

When: Mon Jun 20, 2016 7PM-9PM
Where: Rockwood Building
124 NE 181st Ave.
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

For more information about the Rockwood Neighborhood Association, contact Catherine Nicewood, Rockwood President, at 503-285-6587 or rockwoodpresident@gmail.com

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City of Gresham, Emergency Water Bottle Distribution: Wed May 04, 2016 10AM-6PM

By admin - Posted on May 1st, 2016

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Start: 05/04/2016 - 10:00am

End: 05/04/2016 - 6:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-8

Get Involved, Make A Difference

When: Wed May 04, 2016 10AM-6PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Gresham, OR
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The City has partnered with the Red Cross to offer BPA-free, three-gallon water containers at a discount to Gresham utility account holders at just $5 per bottle (retail value is $15), which will be added to your utility bill. Supplies are limited and customers may order one bottle per account.

You must pre-order your water bottle prior to picking one up at this event. Read more about this water bottle offer.

For more information about this program contact Robin Pederson at 503-618-2130 or Robin.Pederson@GreshamOregon.gov.