GENERAL MEMBERSHIP/NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGWednesday, 18 January 2023, 7:00-8:45 pm Attendance: Melanie Billings-Yun, Craig Koon, Sally Mize, Joyce del Rosario, Sarah Taylor, Nancy Seton, Mike Lynch, Bill Failing, Helen Chauncey, Sean Micken, Rob Wilcox, Don Evans, Leslie Hammond, Mark Van Der Veer, David Lewinsohn, Patty McMahon, Darleen Garrett, Michael Montoya, Call to order Oregon Community Solar Program—Sean […]
Author: Joyce del Rosario
September is Suicide Prevention Month September is National Suicide Prevention Month and with the launch of the new 988 Lifeline system, it is great time to learn about how faith and community leaders can address suicide prevention in their community. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a United States-based suicide prevention network of over […]
Hate-fueled violence can have no safe harbor in America. “When ordinary Americans cannot participate in the basic activities of everyday life—like shopping at the grocery store or praying at their house of worship—without the fear of being targeted and killed for who they are, our democracy – and the very fabric of our society – […]
On Wednesday, September 7, at 11:00am, ten residents of the City of Portland with mobility disabilities will announce the initiation of a federal class action lawsuit on behalf of all City residents with disabilities against the City of Portland for failure to comply with the Federal Americans With Disabilities Act and the Federal Rehabilitation Act. The […]
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Are you ready to lead?
SWHRL is looking for new members and volunteers! SWHRL is YOUR neighborhood association, helping with your transportation and land use questions, planning emergency response, standing up for neighborhood concerns, bringing in speakers to inform you on current issues, and more. But we can’t do it with just a few active members. We need your ideas, […]
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Safer Routes to School!
Ainsworth elementary school, the Ainsworth Parent-Teachers Association and the Southwest Hills Residential League join to give thanks to Janis McDonald and her staff at Safe Routes To School. The SRTS team has designed and constructed crosswalks, traffic-calming measures and other infrastructure which significantly increased the safety of Ainsworth students, staff, and parents; all in record […]
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Survey says…you decide.
SWHRL Feedback Survey Link We strive to represent all of our neighbors. Constantly working to make this a community in which you can actively engage. At a time when we have been so disconnected from one another, it is crucial that we hear from you, our current and potential members, to guide us as we […]
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Support Ukraine
SWHRL condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine in the strongest possible terms. The unprovoked attack on innocent civilians is a horrifying violation of basic human rights. We support the international community’s demand that Russia immediately cease hostilities and withdraw its forces. And we invite our members to do what you can to help its victims. […]
Be sure to share promotional information with SWHRL’s outreach team. Email outreach@swhrl.org Apply for a Community Event permit To apply for our Community Event form, use our online form here: Community Event application form Application takes 5-10 minutes to fill out. Due to a high volume of requests, we estimate 5-10 business days to respond. […]
Share your voice! Complete a survey to help shape tolling on I-5 and I-205Public input will help us design a system that benefits communities, including those experiencing low incomes. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) invites community feedback to guide how congestion pricing could work in the region and advance equity, including developing a toll […]