AARP NeighborWalks for North Williams: July 22

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Hey neighbors! Do you know about AARP Oregon NeighborWalks?

NeighborWalks is a collaborative community walking program brought to you by AARP Oregon, City of Portland Bureau of Transportation and Oregon Walks. The vision is to get more people walking every day for health, transportation, environment, and community. Walks take place in the Portland area. Each walk is approximately two hours long and developed and led by AARP volunteer leaders with support from community partners. You can join these intergenerational walks as we celebrate a community for all ages and abilities!

Coming up in July is the North Williams District walk developed by Eliot resident and AARP Oregon Volunteer Richard Hunter. The 2-mile walk begins at 10am on Saturday, July 22. Learn about the history, preservation, and gentrified changes in this area and discover historic churches, local businesses, housing, Urban League of Portland, Dawson Park, Legacy Health, the Hill Block property, and more.

Register for the North Williams District walk and learn about other community walks at aarp.org/NeighborWalks.

Eliot Neighborhood Association Board Meeting Agenda Monday May 15 2023 at 7:00pm

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DRAFT Eliot Neighborhood Association Board Meeting Agenda 

Monday 5/15/2023 

7:00 – 8:30pm

Cascadia Garlington Health Center

3036 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd

Masks required, Enter from the parking lot side off of Morris St

Co-Chairs: Jimmy Wilson and Patricia Montgomery

This is an in-person meeting. To listen in, call: 206-207-1700

Meeting number (access code): 2488 322 0764 *** confirm access number ***

Meeting password: Community

Agenda (subject to changes):

  • Welcome and Introductions
  • Agenda Additions
  • Review Meeting Agreements [Link]
  • Approve Minutes from April 17 meeting
  • VOA Update on STEP
  • Vote to Update VOA Good Neighbor Agreement
  • Neighborhood Safety, Resource Fair
  • Kerby Offramp Project Update
  • Neighborhood Updates
    • Eliot News
    • Treasurer’s Report
    • LUTC Update
  • Public Comment
  • Adjourn

Next meeting Monday, June 26, 2023

Return of Friends of the Children’s Friend Raiser Event, and Stanton Street Closure May 11-12

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After several years as a smaller event, Friends of the Children’s Friend Raiser is returning to its pre-pandemic format.

Billed as “Portland’s biggest one-night fundraising event” this year’s Friend Raiser will, in a return to form, feature a silent auction, live auction, special appeal, food, drinks, and inspirational stories drawn from Friends of the Children’s uniquely important work.

In support of its annual event, Friends of the Children has been issued a 24-hour permit to close NE Stanton Street adjacent to their parking lot, between Williams and Rodney. The block-long closure will begin the morning of Thursday, May 11, and Stanton will re-open the morning of May 12.

Event attendees will park in the hospital lot two blocks south of Dawson Park, at 65 NE Graham Street. Eliot residents can expect the event to commence at 6pm on May 11, and end at 10pm.

Information is available here: https://www.friendraiserpdx.com/

Friends of the Children’s non-profit mission is “Impacting generational change by empowering youth who are facing the greatest obstacles through relationships with professional mentors – 12+ years, no matter what.” It is celebrating 30 years of service in Portland, with locations across the US and in the UK.

Eliot Neighborhood Association Board Meeting Agenda Monday April 17 2023 at 7:00pm

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DRAFT Eliot Neighborhood Association Board Meeting Agenda – Submitted by Laura Fay

Monday 4/17/2023 

7:00 – 8:30pm

Cascadia Garlington Health Center

3036 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd

Masks required, Enter from the parking lot side off of Morris St

Co-Chairs: Jimmy Wilson and Patricia Montgomery

This is an in-person meeting. To listen in, call: 206-207-1700

Meeting number (access code): 2488 322 0764
[NOT YET CONFIRMED: Please check back at https://eliotneighborhood.org/category/meeting-agenda/ on Monday if you are calling in to verify]

Meeting password: Community

Agenda (subject to changes):

  • Welcome and Introductions  (5 minutes)
  • Agenda Additions (5 minutes)
  • Review Meeting Agreements [Link] (5 minutes)
  • Approve Minutes [Link] from March 20 meeting (5 minutes)
  • VOA Update on STEP (10 minutes)
  • Neighborhood Safety, including (30 minutes)
    • Eliot Safety Project
    • Public Environment Management Office
    • Engagement with Stop & Go Market
  • Cascadia Neighborhood Health Needs Assessment (10 minutes)
  • Kerby Offramp Project (10 minutes)
  • Neighborhood Updates
    • Eliot News (5 minutes)
    • Treasurer’s Report (5 minutes)
    • LUTC Update (5 minutes)
  • Public Comment (5 minutes)
  • Adjourn

Next meeting Monday, May 15, 2023

Eliot Neighborhood Association Board Meeting Agenda Monday March 20 2023 at 7:00pm

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DRAFT Eliot Neighborhood Association Board Meeting Agenda – Submitted by Laura Fay

Monday 3/20/2023 

7:00 – 8:30pm

Cascadia Garlington Health Center

3036 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd

Masks required, Enter from the parking lot side off of Morris St

Co-Chairs: Jimmy Wilson and Patricia Montgomery

This is an in-person meeting. To listen in, call: 206-207-1700

Meeting number (access code): 2488 322 0764

Meeting password: Community

Agenda (subject to changes):

  • Welcome and Introductions – 7:00pm
  • Agenda Additions (5 minutes)
  • Review Meeting Agreements [Link] (5 minutes)
  • Approve Minutes [Link] from February 27th meeting (5 minutes)
  • Vote to Elect Additional Board Member (1 minute)
  • Vote on Motion to Extend VOA Good Neighbor Agreement (5 minutes)
  • VOA Update on STEP (Tessa Fowler, 10 minutes)
  • Neighborhood Safety (15 minutes)
  • Kerby Offramp Project (15 minutes)
  • Neighborhood Updates
    • Eliot News (10 minutes)
    • Treasurer’s Report (5 minutes)
    • LUTC Update (10 minutes)
  • Public Comment (5 minutes)
  • Adjourn

Next meeting Monday, April 17, 2023

Eliot Neighborhood Association Board Meeting Agenda Monday February 27 2023 at 7:00pm

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Monday 2/27/2023 

7:00 – 8:30pm

Cascadia Garlington Health Center

3036 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd

Masks required, Enter from the parking lot side off of Morris St

Co-Chairs: Jimmy Wilson and Patricia Montgomery

This is an in-person meeting. To listen in, call: 1-206-207-1700

Meeting number (access code): 2495 611 9564

Meeting password: Community

Agenda (subject to changes):

  • Welcome and Introductions – 7:00pm
  • Agenda Additions (5 minutes)
  • Review Meeting Agreements [Link] (5 minutes)
  • Approve Minutes [Link] from January 23rd meeting (5 minutes)
  • VOA Update on STEP (Tessa Fowler, 10 minutes)
  • Vote to renew/make permanent 3 month VOA GNA Amendment
  • Board Priorities and Activities (all, 30 minutes)
  • Neighborhood Updates
    • Eliot News (10 minutes)
    • Treasurer’s Report (10 minutes)
    • LUTC update to include Freeway Ramp update (10 minutes)
  • Public Comment (5 minutes)
  • Adjourn

Next meeting Monday, March 20, 2023

Vaccine Clinic and Hot Food in Dawson Park on Tuesday, Feb 7th 11am-1pm

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Join us on February 7 at Dawson park for vaccine clinic, hot food, non-perishable giveaway, and entertainment in a heated area!

This event is brought to you by: J.W. Matt Hennessee Social Justice Center Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church Saturday Samaritans and Professional Business Development Group, in partnership with Outreach Oregon and Cascadia.

Eliot Neighborhood Association Board Meeting Agenda Monday January 23 2023 at 7:00pm

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7:00 – 8:30pm

Cascadia Garlington Health Center
3036 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd

Masks required, Enter from the parking lot side off of Morris St

Co-Chairs: Jimmy Wilson and Patricia Montgomery

This is an in-person meeting. To listen in, call: 1-206-207-1700
Meeting number (access code): 2495 611 9564
Meeting password: Community

Agenda (subject to changes):

  • Welcome and Introductions – 7:00pm
  • Agenda Additions
  • Review Meeting Agreements [Link]
  • Approve Minutes [Link] from November 21st meeting
  • VOA Update on STEP
  • Discuss VOA Review Board
  • Cascadia Action on air quality in Eliot
  • Emanuel Displaced Persons lawsuit
  • Report on Mayor’s Office December 9 meeting + safety updates from Stephanie Howard
  • Dawson Park lighting
  • ENA Communication with PPB
  • Expungement Clinic proposal
  • Stephanie White from Black Men And Women In Training (BMWIT) to discuss new innovative culturally specific mental health group practice services
  • Introduce PSU MURP students studying the development proposal around the Kerby Ramps
  • Website organizing
  • Consider future meetings in person with call-in option
  • Neighborhood Updates
    • Eliot News: Call for additional volunteers
    • Treasurer’s Report
    • LUTC update
  • Public Comment
  • Adjourn

iUrban Teen Presents the 13th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Celebration on January 16, 2023

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Join iUrban Teen’s 13th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast featuring Grammy Award Winning a cappella group Take 6


In the midst of dangerous and divisive times, with our voting rights under attack, iUrban Teen invites students, staff and our dedicated community to gather together, to remember and “Believe” in the core values of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Believe in integrity first, believe in service before self, believe in excellence in all we do and believe in a commitment to equality and social justice. 

Get your tickets now 

We believe in the tremendous power of Dr. Kings’ legacy and the righteous power of community to change injustice in our society.

“I want to suggest some of the things that should begin your life’s blueprint. Number one…should be a deep belief in your own dignity. Your worth and your own somebodiness… Always feel that you count. Always feel that you have worth, and always feel that your life has ultimate significance.“

~ Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

iUrban Teen Presents the 13th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Celebration on January 16, 2023

Posted on by Serena Li

Join iUrban Teen’s 13th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast featuring Grammy Award Winning Group Take 6


In the midst of dangerous and divisive times, with our voting rights under attack, iUrban Teen invites students, staff and our dedicated community to gather together, to remember and “Believe” in the core values of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Believe in integrity first, believe in service before self, believe in excellence in all we do and believe in a commitment to equality and social justice. 

Get your tickets now  

We believe in the tremendous power of Dr. Kings’ legacy and the righteous power of community to change injustice in our society.

“I want to suggest some of the things that should begin your life’s blueprint. Number one…should be a deep belief in your own dignity. Your worth and your own somebodiness… Always feel that you count. Always feel that you have worth, and always feel that your life has ultimate significance.“

~ Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.