Link to Grants Committee Application Volunteer Position requirements from Neighbors West-Northwest Coalition Office: Be an adult residing within the Coalition boundary. Have reliable access to digital media in order to read grant applications online. Availability to meet in person 2-3 times during weekday business hours in June and early July (total 12 hours). *SWHRL has […]
Help! Displaced by Fire
For victims of 60 complex fire: Red Cross setup emergency sheltering at University of Portland. Go in person to register at 340 N. Portsmouth at University of Portland. At this time, registering is (not) online over phone, but in person only. Red Cross encourages all people impacted regardless if they need sheltering at University of […]
Board Officer Election Results
2023-2024 Officers President- Joyce del Rosario Vice-President – Russell James Secretary – Vacant Treasurer – Kim Silverman Current Board Roles and Vacancies are posted under the About SWHRL – Board of Directors List Having elected Directors for 2023-2024 at the prior public meeting held in April at Ainsworth Elementary, SWHRL unanimously elected officers for the […]
Officer Elections, Ainsworth Mural Update Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89555346867?pwd=WUxLcWJPR1ozcWJpVGtUajYxRG9HUT09
“Thanks to the passage of the Portland Charter Amendment, we will finally have district representation beginning with our next City Council election. However, we still don’t know what those districts will look like. Right now, the Independent District Commission is working to draw the electoral map. To ensure it is fair and representative, they need to hear […]
Ainsworth Mural Project
The Ainsworth PTA presented their project to the public on May 17, 2023. See below the details about the large mural planned by renowned artist William Hernandez (https://williamhernandezart.com/ ) that will be located near the back play area.
Husker Du?
Means “Do you remember?” in Norwegian* and SWHRL is looking for anyone who remembers the 1984 rebuilding of the Elevator Stairs and its controversy. If you are interested in being interviewed for an online news article, please contact portland@axios.com if you have stories, details or photographs. *and is also a really good punk band.
Governors Park – natives replanting Mar 18th
Neighbors and SWHRL would like to invite everyone to help plant native plants in Governors Park, Saturday, March 18th. This event will be held from 9 am to Noon or so. Sign up is requested, but walk-ups will be welcomed. https://www.solveoregon.org/opportunity/a0C8W00000VBai8
Heritage Path In Progress
With the Heritage Path Project, we aim to highlight the cultural significance of both Council Crest for the Native American population and the Central City Park for all Portlanders. The Southwest Hills Residence League (SWHRL) would like to create a heritage path with native plant-relatives between Council Crest and the southernmost park block shared by […]
2/15 Board Meeting
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 7:00-8:30 PM on Zoom: Attendees: Melanie Billings-Yun, Patty Murphy, Morgan Lee, Kim Silverman, Mike Lynch, John Neumann, Joyce del Rosario, Sarah Taylor, Craig Koon, Divinity Oliver, Mark Dane, RobWilcox Call to order Motion to approval of agenda – Nancy, 2nd by John – Approved Motion to approve December board minutes – […]