A couple of years ago, two political consultants launched “People for Portland,” an effort to essentially try and make Portland ‘great again’ by further criminalizing houselessness and shifting money from real supportive health and human services toward hiring more law enforcement. We've experienced the devastating results of similar moves across Washington, Clackamas, and Multnomah counties over the last few years to make Oregon a home that's safe only for some of us.
But we refuse to accept this future.
So we organize with real people power... People of faith and courage like you collectively saying
YES to housing!
YES to supportive services including mental health! And
YES to neighbors caring for neighbors!
And saying a strong NO to this grim vision for our cities, region, and state, in which only some of us get to survive and thrive.
On Sunday, February 26th, we will come together for a tri-county Mass Assembly of over 400 people — to show our people power and invite our elected officials to join us in more creative, community-centered policy and action so that all Oregonians can find wholeness and belonging in our communities.
Less alone, we’re more courageous to take action. Together, we are powerful.
Join us and bring your families and neighbors, so that we can change the answer to ‘Who gets to thrive in Oregon?’ from ‘Just a few’ to ‘Everyone, without exception!’
In solidarity,
Jules, Jake, Alyssa, Sarah, and Anna
