Community
Helping connect the individual to their community
You've heard it before...united we stand. This is the truth when it comes to creating a sustainable community.
There are various organizations in Portland that recognize the need for a livable and sustainable city. There are festivals and celebrations that encourage ecologically sound living. There are even symposiums on the matter, like the one here each fall at Lewis and Clark. Much of the community in Portland is attempting to connect the issues of the private sector of society, all of our roles as individuals and consumers, and our collective desire to protect our northwest environment. these are some businesses and organizations that promote community action.
Organic Produce and Cooperatives
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A great place to find out about Peoples Portland's other organic cooperative resources is at the portland citysearch website: Organic Cooperatives
Community Supported Agriculture, CSA, in Portland, is a network of farms outside portland that provide an integrated approach to organic farming. As they put it. "Communities Supporting Farms, Farmssusupporting cmmunities."
They can be contacted at:
Community Supported Agriculture
P.O. Box 1106
Canby, OR 97013-1106
The City Repair Project: The Tea Horse
City repair project is a community of people based in Sellwood that fund the Tea Horse and The Community Circle on 9th and Sherrett St. The tea horse travels the city distributing tea and free food as well as handing out literature on various environmental campaigns. At the Sellwood site, there is free tea round the clock, served in mugs not paper, a free book exchange, occasional free produce from people's gardens and a children's covered play station. The City Repair project is a perfect example of bringing community together in an environmentally sound way. Look for them all over the city.
KBOO: Non-Profit Independently Owned Radio
KBOO is a NPO that promotes free speech on the airwaves and the sustatinable movement in portland. They are currently working toward complete financial independence from any corporat sponsorship. Look here for interesting community activites.
How to describe KBOO...This is pretty good the way they say it, so here's a direct quote from the people at KBOO:
To encourage and provide outlets for the creative skills and energies of the community ... to conduct classes and workshops ... to serve the cultural welfare of the community ... to contribute to a lasting understanding between nations and between the individuals of all nations, creeds and colors ... to gather and disseminate information on the causes of conflict between any and all of such groups ... to promote the study of political and economic problems, and of the causes of religious, philosophical, and racial antagonisms ... to obtain access to sources of news not commonly brought together in the same medium ..."
click here for KBOO homepage
Green Map System
A globally connected, locally adaptable framework for community sustainability. Illuminates the interconnections between the natural and designed environments, citing greening initiatives . The chart sites are of environmental significance in urban places around the world, linking ecological and social resources by way of maps. A good way to find out who is involved in ecological activites and what their approach is.
Area of Focus: Community Building and Renewal, Community Service and
Volunteering, Environment
Location: 1906 NW 25th Ave., #1, Portland, Oregon, 97210, United States
Contact Person: Cathy Kaufmann
Phone: 503-228-4997 Fax: None given
Email: greenmap@hotmail.com
find greenmap at: Greenmap
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Builds raised bed vegetable gardens at the homes of people living in the Portland, Oregon Metro area Their mission is to provide disadvantaged people with the means to bring long term nutrition, health, self reliance, and meaningful activity into their lives through the practice of urban gardening. All gardens are free.
Location: PO Box 14909, Portland, Oregon, 97293, United States
Contact Person: Jeffrey Hamaker, Executive Director
Phone: 503 230 0987 Fax: None given
Email: HAMANDA@aol.com
Last Updated: 2/4/98
Working to ensure access to nature, clean air and water act, balanced transportation choices, safe and stable neighborhoods,access to arts and culture, a strong regional economy and resources for future generations.
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Provides plants and plant-oriented services to the entire Portland Parks Department and manages an extensive greenhouse and growing program. They are also in charge of the 23 plots in the Community Gardens project. Manage the numerous parks and plant-intensive areas around Portland.
