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......ated with the authors of this page or responsible for its content. PCRI Winter 03 layout v.2 PRINT Community in Motion Winter 2003 A N e w s l e t t e r f o r t h e R e s i d e n t s o f P C R I w w w . p c r i h o m e . o r g P h o n e : ( 5 0 3 ) 2 8 8 - 2 9 2 3 F a x : ( 5 0 3 ) 2 8 8 - 2 8 9 1 Park Terrace Gets a Makeover O n Thursday, October 24, PCRI
held an open house for newly ren-
ovated Park Terrace Apartments. The afternoons events started off with deli-
cious philly sandwiches, sal-
ads, and sweet goodies
generously provided by
NW Natural. Valerie Garrett, PCRI Project
Manager, shared some
background on what it
took to get this major
undertaking off the
ground. Residents and
PCRI staff were congratu-
lated by Congressman Earl
Blumenauer on a job well-done. Betty Dominguez of OHCSD
presented PCRI Executive Director Maxine
Fitzpatrick with a certificate of appreciation,
and Wyman Winston, Deputy Executive
Director of PDC, shared his thoughts on the role Park Terrace contin- ues to play in provid-
ing North and
Northeast Portland with stable, affordable
housing. Last but cer- tainly not least, Arthur Payne, a long-time res-
ident of Park Terrace,
spoke about his
impressions of the changing community. Park Terrace residents, PCRI staff, and guests enjoying the new Community Center. A BIG thank you to: US Affordable Housing CDC, Inc. US Bank National Association US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development Portland Development Commission Housing Authority of Portland Bureau of Housing and Community Development The Enterprise Foundation City Housing Development, Inc. NW Natural Oregon Arts Commission Art Builds Communities Program Peets Coffee is
generously donating
its delicious coffee
to the Community
Center every month.
Thank you! We are grateful to Boeing's
Spirit of the Holidays employee
donation program for the
kitchenware, stereo, and
holiday gifts, and decorations
for Park Terrace residents. The Directors Corner Affordable Housing NOW! A ffordable Housing Now!
That was the declaration of a
group of community advocates,
supporters, and developers of affordable housing at a meeting held on
December 4 at Portland State University.
We all came together to take an oath and a
stand to do whatever we could to assure
that lower-income Portland residents had
the affordable housing they so desperately
need. The only ones missing at this meet-
ing were you, the affordable housing recip-
ients, but do not worry your time for
participation is coming. Portlands housing market is experienc- ing the kind of housing crisis that cities like
Los Angeles, Seattle, and Miami experi-
enced before they enacted bond measures,
property tax levies, and a real estate transfer
tax. Seattle was recently noted as one of the
top ten US cities. However, their public
transportation and severely overcrowded
freeways are a nightmare. But during the
last general election, Seattle voted in a
property tax levy to solve that problem - an
effort that will assure them the continuance
of that top ten status. In Portland, we have
some of the best public transportation in
the nation, and we are working on the over-
crowding of our highways. Now its time
for Portland to address its biggest commu-
nity livability problem affordable housing.
We must provide housing for everyone who needs it, including the 2,500 homeless
people seeking shelter every night. According to the 2000 census, 32% of Portlands population do not live in afford-
able housing. In other words, an over-
whelming portion of their income is spent
on shelter. This number is significantly
higher for families who earn less than 80%
of the county median income. For a family
of four in 2002, that amount is $45,700. If
your family consists of at least four people
and you earn less than $45,700 a year, you
are considered low-income, and chances are
you pay considerably more for your hous-
ing than you can afford. How do we plan to address this problem we are experiencing in the City of
Portland? A number of strategies are being
considered, and none of them are new. Theres the real estate transfer tax, com-
monly known as RETT. The current pro-
posal would place a .75% (less than 1%) tax
on real estate sales transactions in excess of
$150,000. If a house sold for $150,000, the
seller would be charged a $1,125 transfer
tax, which would be deducted directly from
the sales proceeds at the time of the sale.
Theres also a property tax levy considera-
tion, which would require a small property tax assessment to property owners of
approximately $50-$100 a year that would
be used to subsidize the cost of developing
affordable housing. Then theres a bond
measure, which operates on the same taxing
principle as the levy. However, the funds go
directly to cover debt obtained by the City
to build the houses. Portland has a diverse housing need, and subsequently we have the dilemma of
deciding what to do first. Do we build
homes for the homeless, seniors, families
with children, alcohol, and drug-free hous-
ing for people in recovery, or some other
need? What income population do we
address first: those on social security or
welfare, those working minimum wage
jobs or those who finally got a decent job
and are now earning a living wage? Would
it be used to build more housing? Perhaps
it could be used to assist first-time home-
buyers. Should it be used to help people
move into stable housing situations and off
the streets? Or, should it be used to help
people with special housing needs who
cant live independently? Like the supporters, advocates, and affordable housing developers in atten-
dance at that meeting, your input is need-
ed. What do you think? How would you
address the problem? When you get a
notice or hear of a meeting and the caption
is Affordable Housing Now!, please take
the time to offer your perspective and to be
a part of the solution. If you can learn to be a hole in the wall, things will happen
through you, not to you. John Randolph Price Sincerely, Maxine Fitzpatrick
Executive Director Now its time for Portland to address its biggest community livability problem affordable housing. We must provide housing for everyone who needs it, including the 2,500 homeless people seeking shelter every night. Shelby Rama Shelby Shel Rama was hired as
Fiscal Manager in
August 2002. Shel is
responsible for pro-
ducing all financial
statements and
budgets for both
PCRI and Park
Terrace LLC. He has had a varied career including more than 20
years in private industry, several years as a
Certified Public Accountant, and 20 years
as a college professor. Shel was born into extreme poverty, in the heart of Appalachia, in 1936, and
moved to Arizona as a small child. He
enlisted in the Army and served in Korea
during 1953-55. After being discharged in
1956 at the rank of Sergeant, he attended
Arizona State University, graduating in
1960. Shel earned two Masters degrees in
Professional Accounting and Taxation. He
also earned two degrees in Biblical Studies
and Religious Studies late in life. Shel has 10 living children: seven older daughters from an earlier marriage and two
sons and a daughter presently attending col-
lege. An older son passed away in 1983
while serving in the 101st Airborne
Division. Shel also has 12 grandchildren. He
plans to keep working until his youngest
son Ernie, a basketball player at Concordia
University in Portland, finishes college. Charlie Chau Im PCRIs new Assistant Fiscal
Manager and System
Administrator. I received my
Bachelor of Science
degree in Business
Administration with
a focus on
Information Systems Quantitative Analysis from Portland State
University in 1999. My studies have been
diverse, from fundamentals and concepts of
business information technology to soft- ware and hardware industries. In addition, I
studied principles of business in accounting
and finance, and have over three years of as
a business administrator and computer spe-
cialist in various industries. In my free time
I enjoy snowboarding and a variety of
other sports. I speak three languages
(English, Chinese, Vietnamese) and like to
travel, with the Netherlands as my next
destination in 2003. I feel blissful to be here
at PCRI and enjoy working with the staff
as well as residents. Loreta Skucas Boskovic Loreta started in October 2002 as
PCRIs new
Director of
Programs. She spent
several years work-
ing for a health-
related dot.com
organizing commu-
nities around dis- eases like breast cancer and fibromyal-
gia/CFIDS. A new mom of a giant baby
boy, shes avidly interested in child develop-
ment and has read just about every baby
book the library has to offer. (Thankfully
that phase is over.) She speaks Lithuanian
and enough Serbian to converse with any
two year old about socks, food, and nap-
time. Other interests include gardening,
international travel, movies and playing
with her son and husband on the weekends. Lisa Arceneaux I am a native of Portland, Oregon and recently
returned after a six
year stay in the awe-
some state of
Oklahoma where I
attended Oral
Roberts University.
I am unmarried and have no children. I am a minister of the
Gospel of Jesus Christ and love to minister
the Word of God. I love to read, sing, trav-
el, and teach and train children to write. I currently have two booklets that are in the
process of finalization for publishing. I con-
sider myself to be very personable and love
to share with others the many facets of my
life. I recently joined the team at PCRI as
Park Terraces interim Resident
Coordinator and am very pleased to be a
part of the organization. Ella Shubert P C R I ' s A d m i n i s t r a t i v e
Director, Susan Barrett, gave birth
on August 27 to a
beautiful baby girl
named Ella Frances.
Ella was a healthy 8
lbs.12 oz. at birth
and 20" long. Current hobbies include playing with her
favorite octopus rattle, trying to imitate
Itsy Bitsy Spider, and dancing to Ella
Fitzgerald (of course) and Raffi. She is the
first "PCRI baby" in a few years and has
already sat in on her first meeting at the
office. Next thing you know, she'll be out
with the crew on work orders! Employee Profiles New Around the Office Employee Of
The Month Aug 2002 Valerie Garrett Sep 2002 Marvin Dean Oct 2002 Charlie Chau Nov 2002 Arika M. Bridgeman- Bunyoli December 2002 Mary Lucero Health Watch Did you know that heart disease beats cancer as the leading killer in the nation, with stroke running a close third? Its the Northwests number 1 killer.Thats why its important for you to know the warning signs of heart attacks and stroke. A heart attack may produce: Chest discomfort (uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain)
Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach
Shortness of breath
Cold sweat, nausea, lightheadedness Warning signs of a stroke: Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
Sudden, severe headache with no known cause If you or someone you know experiences these symptoms, call 9-1-1 immediately.
(From the American Heart Association) ...Community Resources cont Freegeek.org Want to build your own computer? Freegeek.org recycles used technology and
provides computers, education, and access to
the Internet to those in need in exchange for
a few hours of community service. For more
information, go to www.freegeek.org or call
(503) 232-9350. Emergency Food Services To find out about emergency food services in Multnomah, Clackamas, and Clark
counties: Oregon Food Bank, (503) 282-0555
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Oregon Food Bank staff will give you the names, addresses, and phone numbers of
two or three emergency food agencies near
where you live. Metro Crisis Intervention, (503) 525-6400 Evenings and weekends. Safeway Senior Shuttle Free to seniors age 60 and over, Safeway offers a free shuttle service to the Ainsworth
and MLK, Jr. Blvd. Safeway store twice a
month. Please note that grandchildren and
infants are not permitted on the shuttle at
any time. Next dates: January 21, March 4,
March 18, April 8, April 22. Call (503) 572-
0812 for details. Got Milk? When the dairy industry's PR executives launched a "Got Milk?" campaign for the nations Latino popula-
tion, they didn't realize the s l o g a n
asked, "Are Y o u Lactating?" New ads were quickly developed that read, "Family, Love, and Milk." But the sponsors failed to recognize that more than 50% of Hispanic Americans are lactose intolerant.
(From the Physicians Committee for Responsible
Medicine, www.pcrm.org/) Health Calendar JANUARY National Glaucoma Awareness Month (www.preventblindness.org)
National Birth Defects Prevention Month (www.marchofdimes.com) FEBRUARY American Heart Month (www.americanheart.org)
National Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week (February 915)
(www.nhtsa.dot.gov) MARCH National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (www.preventcancer.org)
National School Breakfast Week (March 3 7) (www.asfsa.org) APRIL Alcohol Awareness Month (www.ncadd.org)
Kick Butts Day (April 2) (www.kickbuttsday.org) MAY Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month (www.aafa.org)
Older Americans Month (www.aoa.gov) ? From Property Management Writing a check to pay your rent? Please make sure your correct address is written on your payment check. (The same applies if someone else is paying your rent with their per- sonal check.) If the correct information is not written on the check, it may not get posted to your account, and you may receive a late
fee, and a notice for non-payment of rent. What if the 7th falls on a weekend or
holiday? PCRIs office has a mail slot located on Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. in the first
doorway closest to Wygant Street. If the
rent due date falls on a weekend, please
make sure to drop it in the slot by that date. How closely can I place objects near my
cadet or space heater? It is recommended that there be a 12 minimum clearance in the front and on top
of the heater. Inspections: Property Management will visit your home some time this year to conduct an
inspection.The inspection is conducted for
health, safety, and capital improvement
concerns. You will be notified of the
inspection at least a week in advance. Dont Forget PCRI will be holding its annual Recertification Interviews with resi-
dents (including Section 8 voucher
recipients) in January, February, and
March. If you have lived in a PCRI
home for more than 6 months, you
will receive a letter with a scheduled
appointment date and time. If you
cannot make this time, please call Ben
immediately to reschedule. Now is a great
time to get your income documentation together (W-2s, most recent pay stubs,
social security income, bank statements,
etc.). No-shows will be subject to a $100
rent increase per month. PCRI Is Moving PCRI will be moving into its new office in June at 6329 NE Martin Luther
King, Jr. Blvd. Watch your mail for
more details! Interested In Buying A Home? There are several homeownership programs now available to low-income individuals, including A Home Of Your Own/Portland and Home
24. PCRI has teamed up with
HAP and the Portland Housing Center to spread word to its resi-
dents about these programs. Call (503) 282-7744, x. 101 for more informa-
tion about PHCs free orientation class, or
call Loreta at PCRI: (503) 288-2923, x. 24. Housing Development Greetings Tenants, The cold weather finally showed up and we are starting to get a lot of calls for
weatherization. Maintenance will come
out and seal up windows with non-stick-
ing putty and will adjust or install door
seals at your request. Please note that we
do not supply window coverings.We have
found that the double-sided tape used for
the window coverings is too destructive
to the window casings and is very difficult
to remove. If you are interested in having
more insulation in your home, and you
know that your attic space is not insulat-
ed, you may be eligible for free insulation
through the Multnomah Countys
Weatherization Program. Call me at the
office and I will send you an application. No Heat If you have a no heat situation this winter, please call our office immediately to let us know. If the office is closed
there is an emergency pager num-
ber, (503) 599-3935, listed on our
voice mail system that you can call
which will alert me. Also, please give our technicians verbal permission to enter
if you will not be at home. If you do not
want to give permission to enter, then
please leave a contact number where you
may be reached. Most no heat situations
can be dealt with on the same day if the
problem is called in early enough and per-
mission to enter is granted. Thanks for
your anticipated cooperation. Leaves In Your Gutter Along with the cold we also have fall leaves to deal with! Please call our office
and place a work order if you think your
gutters need cleaning. Cleaning your gut-
ters provides better drainage and, in most
cases, can stop water from flooding into
your basement. Grease Down The Drain Lastly, we ask that you not to put any grease down your drains. It has come to
our attention lately that PCRI is paying
for a lot of drain cleanings due to grease
buildup.These drain-cleaning services can
be as high as $240 each! Beginning this
year, you will have to pay for any drain
clearing services if it is found that the
source of the problem is grease buildup
and you are a longstanding tenant. Please
dispose of grease in a sealable container
and put it in the garbage to make sure you
are not charged for the service. I wish you all a great holiday season with friends and family. Bryant Edwards
Maintenance Supervisor Maintenance Update You have a master giver in your midst! For those of you who have or have had chil-
dren ages two to six, you know who they
are. For this master of giving it is a natural
extension of his or her personality to give
freely of themselves. It is actually a need this
individual has. Youll really notice this tendency the most between the ages of two and six.Those
children are willing to help without getting
something in return. They are the first to
volunteer if asked.They are the ones you see
hurry over if someone else spills something
to help clean up. Out of the blue, youll see
them pick things up around the house.They
are there to comfort anyone who is in need. As adults, we can learn much from observing how children are committed to
selfless giving. They show us unconditional
love in its purest form. Children of this age
need no calendar to tell them it is a season
of giving they do it all year long. They
need no reward, nor do they have any
expectation of getting something in return
for the giving they freely present. How and why is it that we adults lose such a prized possession? If you need an
example of what giving is really like that
involves the most valuable thing any of us
has, look to your child. Upcoming Events For Park Terrace Residents: Join Lisa,
PCRIs new resident coordinator, for
Free Movie Night at Park Terrace
(315 N Alberta) every other Friday in the
Community Center. Call Lisa at (503)
282-1359 for times and movie listing. The 2003 Martin Luther King Day
Celebration and Food Drive will be on Sunday, January 19 at 2:00 p.m.
Monday, a day of service, will be for tak-
ing the food collected to the Oregon
Food Bank. For more information con-
tact loni.bramson@verizon.net. Hands On Portland will hold its Third Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
of Service on Monday, January 20 in sup-
port of the Portland Public Schools.
Hands On Portland will mobilize volun-
teers to help the schools keep up with
basic maintenance tasks like painting,
cleaning, and grounds work. The goal is
to improve the school environment for
2,000 low-income schoolchildren. For
more information, contact Hands On
Portland at (503) 234-3581. Oregon still needs your vote! On January 28 there will be another special
election. Special elections require that at
least 50% of registered voters participate
in the election, and issues on the ballot
must receive a majority of the vote. The
issue on the ballot is Measure 28, a tax
increase resulting from one of Oregons
special legislative sessions. For more infor-
mation on the measure and its potential
impact, go to www.oregonvotes.org/
ballot.htm or www.ocpp.org. African Film Festival Mark your cal- endar for the February 1 opening gala
with a silent auction and live music at
McMenamins Kennedy School (5736
NE 33rd Avenue, 503-249-3983) . The opening film from Senegal will be Karmen
Gei. Screenings are at 7:00 p.m. and 9:30
p.m. with music in the gymnasium at the
Kennedy School to benefit the festival.
These free films will be shown Thursdays through
Saturdays during February. Most films will be
shown in Terrell at PCC Cascade (705 N.
Killingsworth). Aminah Bakeer Abdul-Jabbaar
will present her film for Womens Filmmaker
Week on February 27.
Festival phone line: (503) 244-6111, x 3630. International Womens Day and
Womens History Month Portland's International Celebration will occur on
Saturday, March 15 at the Smith
Memorial Center from 12:00 noon to
6:00 p.m. This years focus is on women
and work issues. Events include work-
shops, a health fair, table vendors, enter-
tainment, poetry, a poetry slam, and more!
For contact information, please contact
Vanessa Volz at 503-772-5161 or email
info@piwd.org. Spotlight on Families The Art
of Giving by George Cartner, PCRI Parent Network Upcoming PCRI Parent
Network Meetings: Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 14, May 12 Meetings are from 6:00 7:00 p.m. at Park Terraces Community Center and include dinner and child care. Network members receive a monthly stipend. Call Arika at (503) 288-2923, x. 22 for details. J anuary F ebruary Art Contest Calling all child artists! Send in
your drawing and well select the
best one for our next newsletter. The Rules Arianna Cruz Sellu, Age 6 M arch www.oregonhelps.org Oregonhelps.org is a simple tool fami- lies can use to find out what assistance they
may be eligible for: food stamps, WIC,
school lunches, Temporary Assistance for
Needy Families, Oregon Health Plan,
employment-related day care, Low-Income
Energy Assistance Program, federal housing
assistance, federal, and state earned income
tax credit, state individual development
accounts, and emergency food assistance.
Call (503) 988-3707 for more information. Now Open: Emerald Forest Herbarium PCRI resident Robert Hodges is proud to announce the opening of his store,
Emerald Forest Herbarium. Youll find a
wide selection of bulk herbs, spices, and
teas; vitamins, amino acids, and supple-
ments; incense and books. Drop by 315 NE
Wygant, just around the corner from
PCRIs office, and take advantage of
Roberts 30 years of herb experience.
Hours: 11:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Tuesday
through Saturday. For more information,
please call (503) 249-0047. WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program Did you know that families enrolled in Oregons Women, Infants and Children
program can receive locally grown produce
from the Farmers Market this spring? Call
Maria Menora at (503) 731-4022 for more
information on the Farmers Market pro-
gram.To enroll in WIC, call (503) 988-5858
or go online: www.ohd.hr.state.or.us/wic. Small Business Training RISE, the Refugee/Immigrant Self- Employment Project, offers a free six-week
Basic Business Training course that includes
business development training, technical
assistance, and access to credit. People inter-
ested in learning more about the RISE
program may contact Holly Forrester at
503-236-1204, email: hforrester@mercyen-
terprise.org. Free Tuesdays at the Oregon Zoo The Oregon Zoo invites you to visit the animals for free! Just come after 1:00
p.m. on the following Tuesdays: February
11, March 11, April 8, May 13. Call (503)
220-3687 or check www.oregonzoo.org/
for hours. Fix-It Fair Come Saturday, January 25 to Portsmouth Middle School, 5103 N Willis
Blvd. from 8:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m., for free
how-to classes on weatherizing your home,
composting, gardening, debt, and budget
management, and cooking. Free hot dogs
and child care available. Call (503) 823-
7222 or go online at www.sustainableport-
land.org. Weatherization Workshops The Community Energy Office is offer- ing free weatherization workshops that will
take the chill out of the wet Oregon winter.
Materials and instructions on how to weath-
erize your home will be provided on the
following dates: Jan 22, Parkrose High School Jan 28, Peninsula Park Community Center Feb 4, Dishman Community Center Feb 11, St. Johns Community Center Feb 18, Montavilla Community Center Class time is from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Call (503) 284-6827 for other dates and loca-
tions (including Spanish language workshops)
in North, Northeast, and Southeast Portland. File Unemployment Claims Online Are you filing your weekly unemploy- ment insurance claim by phone? Save time by
filing online at www.workinginoregon.org. Free Computer Classes For Seniors Cyber Seniors classes bring hands-on computer basic training to seniors at 11 area
libraries, including St. Johns, North Portland,
and Hollywood branches. Classes are free and
open to the public. Call your local library for
a schedule of upcoming classes or check
www.multcolib.org for a listing. New HAP Office The Housing Authority of Portland has opened a new office at 18725 SE Stark Street
in Gresham. Apply for public housing, check
on Section 8 status or public housing applica-
tions, or talk to someone about HAPs hous-
ing program. English, Spanish, and Russian
spoken. Call (503) 802-8328. Free Tax Help This years tax day is Monday, March 17. Avoid the headaches by taking advantage of
the AARPs Tax-Aide program! Open from
February 1 March 15, this service prepares
tax returns and answers questions for people of
all ages with middle and low incomes. It is
confidential and free. Call 1-888-AARP-
NOW for a location by you, or send in a ques-
tion any time at www.aarp.org/taxaide. Abandoned Cars An abandoned vehicle is defined by City Code as one that is illegally stored, in excess
of 24 hours, on the street, and either does not
have a valid license plate, or appears inopera-
tive, disabled, wrecked or dismantled. Report
an abandoned car 24 hours a day at (503)
823-7309. Reuse-A-Shoe You can recycle your old athletic shoes! Nike collects them and grounds them up,using
the material in athletic surfaces like the
Portland Parks basketball courts.To find a drop-
off location near you, call (503) 823-7202. Disaster Preparedness Workshops The American Red Cross is offering a free presentation for individuals, families and
organizations to help them prepare for and
respond to disasters, both natural and man-
made (fire, earthquake, winter storm, chemi-
cal emergency). Call (503) 528-5689 or
beckerw@redcross-pdx.org for a presentation
brochure. Growing Gardens Growing Gardens is a local non-profit building food gardens with low-income folks
in Portland. They build at homes, apartment
complexes, schools, and social service organi-
zations. The education programs for youth
and adults support their mission in promoting
food gardens for health, food security, and
community. For info: (503) 284-8420,
info@growing-gardens.org. Ethos Urban Music Project Learn everything from Hip Hop Basics to Sequencing and Turntablism at Ethos, Inc.
Call 503-241-8824, info@ethos-inc.com for
a class listing and scheduling. Community Resources PCR I Portland Community
Reinvestment Initiatives Inc. 4829 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Portland, OR 97211 Non-Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Portland, Oregon Permit No. 255 Earned Income Tax Credit = $$$ The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable Federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and fami-
lies. Even if your income level doesnt require that you file your
taxes, it is worth the effort. Families with two or more children
that earn less than $32,121 are eligible to receive up to $4,008
refund. Families with one child earning less than $28,281 in 2002
can get up to $2,428 back, and additional credits are available for
very low-income people with no children. Go to one of the following free tax preparation sites that have been set up to help low-income families and seniors file their
taxes.Trained volunteers are able to provide services in a variety of
languages. For more information, call one of the phone numbers
below or go to www.ocpp.org. Dishman Community Center
77 NE Knott St., (503) 825-3165 Portland Impact
4610 SE Belmont Ave., (503) 988-3660
Sign language, French, and Spanish available. King Neighborhood Facility
4815 NE 7th Ave., (503) 280-5835 Multicultural Senior Service Center
5325 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., (503) 988-5470 PCRI families at the Krugers Farm Market pumpkin patch on
Sauvie Island. PCRI Board of Directors Judith A. Pitre, Board President Tom Benjamin, Board Vice President Phil Damiano, Board Treasurer Ayanna Curry, Board Secretary Simone Brookes Amy Miller-Dowell Fred Hansen Have a suggestion for the newsletter?
Call Loreta at (503) 288-2923, x. 24.