New Health Facility opening next to Dawson Park

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INTRODUCING
Prism Health | Morris
A second Prism Health facility opening on North Morris Street in Portland, OR in 2024.

ABOUT PRISM HEALTH
We aim to deliver exceptional primary care, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to those who have faced barriers to accessing quality healthcare, including Black, Indigenous, and all other People of Color; LGBTQ+ people; and all those seeking compassionate care.

WHY CHOOSE PRISM?
Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) is opening its newest Prism Health integrated healthcare clinic at 15 N. Morris Street in Portland. This new location in the Eliot neighborhood of Portland will offer residents a convenient way to access Prism Health’s unique, fully integrated behavioral health and primary care experience. Our providers specialize in gender-affirming care, substance use disorder treatment, and HIV care. Prism Health provides quality care to all people regardless of insurance status or income level.

The 15 N. Morris Street building has a rich legacy. It is there that Dr. Walter Reynolds, the first Black graduate of the University of Oregon Medical School (now Oregon Health & Science University), served the Black and African American community in the historically Black Eliot neighborhood. Later, the Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest (NARA) opened their integrated health clinic in the building. We are committed to honoring the legacy of those that have come before us by providing exceptional healthcare services to Black, Indigenous, and all other People of Color, in addition to LGBTQ+ people and those who have intersectional identities. By choosing Prism Health, you are helping advance compassionate, whole-person care to cultivate a healthier, more vibrant community!

Eliot News coming back for a Spring Issue

Dear aspiring writers, the next edition of the Eliot News is going to be printed in 2 weeks and arrive in mailboxes starting mid-April. If you can write an article, create a photo-essay, or have any other desire to have a byline, please reach out to news@eliotneighborhood.org

Our advertising rates are posted here – copy due ASAP. Please reach out to news@eliotneighborhood.org with questions or orders

SOLVE Cleanup Volunteer Opportunities on N Williams and NE MLK April 14

Two SOLVE volunteer cleanup opportunities are available on April 14. Advanced registration is required for both. Please see below for more information and links to register!

10am-12pm: NE MLK Spring Cleanup https://volunteer.solveoregon.org/opportunity/a0CVL00000Khf9w2AB/ne-mlk-jr-boulevard-spring-cleanup

12pm-2pm: N Williams Cleanup hosted by Vendetta PDX https://volunteer.solveoregon.org/opportunity/a0CVL00000LGfOF2A1/n-williams-street-clean-up-hosted-by-vendetta-pdx

BEH Connect to Kindergarten this thursday

A message from Principal Kaveh (kpaksere@pps.net) of Boise-Eliot/Humboldt elementary:

Our first opportunity for families of incoming kindergarten students for next year to come and learn more about what Kindergarten looks like at BEH is this Thursday at 5:30 pm. If you know families that will be or are considering coming to BEH for kindergarten, let them know to come by. Additionally, we will have two more of these opportunities in May and August. I am also always open to catching families when it works for them as well, so feel free to have them reach out to the school directly if they want to schedule a time to come and connect this spring. 

Eliot Parking Task Force Meeting March 6

The Eliot Parking Task Force is meeting on Zoom this Wednesday. The Parking Permit Pilot is currently on track to be presented to City Council next Month. More details in link

Eliot Parking Task Force Meeting Agenda
March 6, 2024
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Zoom meeting link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85323219724?pwd=VnRuMFBKemVEZzZGMjF5Tmg2RzgrQT09
OR call in by phone: 1-888-788-0099
Meeting ID: 853 2321 9724
Passcode: 414240
Purpose The purpose of the Task Force meeting is to advise PBOT staff and consultants on the following:

  • Final permit program rules
  • Neighborhood notification of program
  • Implementation timeline

South Eliot Parking Pilot Ballots Due by Friday

If you live South of NE Thompson and between Williams and MLK this message is for you especially.

The city is collecting ballots on a Pilot Parking Program for neighbors closest to the Moda Center that are impacted by event parking in the neighborhood. There are several blocks in the area with low turnout in this election.

Paper ballots must be postmarked by Friday, Feb. 9, 2024 and can be submitted to PBOT using the included business reply envelope. Households can also vote online. Online voting closes at 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 9, 2024.

more details here
https://www.portland.gov/transportation/parking/eliot-parking/eliot-permit-proposal

Land Use & Transportation Committee Meeting – 2/12/24

February Agenda:

Welcome [6:30pm]

Of note: Eliot Parking program permit voting will be happening this month. Details here: https://www.portland.gov/transportation/parking/eliot-parking

Parking Permit ballots closed

Updates on existing projects

Public comment

Eliot LUTC recurring meeting
Monday, December 11 · 6:30 – 8pm
Time zone: America/Los_Angeles
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/sie-kbrb-fpc
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 413-438-2335‬ PIN: ‪285 484 290‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/sie-kbrb-fpc?pin=5302750939203

VOA Oregon Men’s Residential Center Party

Volunteers of America Oregon is hosting a block party with food, live entertainment, child-friendly activities, and more!

Where: NE Sacramento St. between MLK & NE 7th
When: August 15th, 2023 4-7pm

NE Sacramento will be closed to through traffic 1-9pm on the day of the block party. If you have questions about the street closure, please contact the event coordinator: Lori Guerrero, 503-802-0298, or the City of Portland Community Event Office at 503-823-5191.

Eliot Parking Open House – Tuesday May 16 – 5-7pm

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) and the Eliot Parking Task Force are hosting an open house to collect feedback and input on a proposed parking permit program for the Eliot neighborhood. PBOT kicked off the project last summer and has been working with the Eliot Parking Task Force to look at parking issues in the neighborhood. Together, we have co-created a proposed parking permit program that would make it easier for residents to find parking when there are large events nearby. We want to hear from you! Stop by our in-person open house at the Matt Dishman Community Center (77 Knott St, Portland, OR 97223) in Classroom A on May 16, from 5-7 p.m. to learn more about the proposed parking permit program and give feedback. Learn more on the in-person open house webpage.

Can’t make it to the in-person open house? A virtual open house and online survey will be available on the project webpage from May 12-29. PBOT and the task force will use feedback collected at both open houses to finalize the details of the permit program.

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

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.