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Commercial Alert - http://www.commercialalert.org/
Helps families, schools, and communities defend themselves against commercialism, advertising, and marketing. Campaigns focus on culture, education, government, and economy. Includes ideas for action, mailing list, news, and research library. |
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Community Cycling Center - http://www.communitycyclingcenter.org/
Offers a full-service bike shop, programs for low-income youth and adults, and workshops and summer camps. |
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The City Repair Project - http://www.cityrepair.org
Citizen Activists creating pathways of communication to build community. |
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Coalition for a Livable Future - http://www.clfuture.org/
Working to protect, restore, and maintain healthy, equitable, and sustainable communities. List of their objectives, roster of members, publications, and a calendar of events. |
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United Way - http://www.unitedway-pdx.org/
Helping people in need. |
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Sisters Of The Road, Inc. - http://www.sistersoftheroadcafe.org/
Client-driven solutions to the calamities of homelessness and poverty. Running a cafe that accepts food stamps or bartering, as well as family advocacy. Description of their work and how to help. |
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International Refugee Center of Oregon - http://www.irco.org/
Provides services throughout Portland for newly arrived refugees and immigrants. |
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http://www.joinpdx.com/ - http://www.joinpdx.com/
Supporting the efforts of homeless individuals and families to make successful and sustainable transitions off the street. Description of their program, how to help, and news. |
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Portland Peak Oil - http://www.portlandpeakoil.org/
A grassroots organization promoting awareness of the threat of a permanent oil shortage and advocates mitigation of its effects. Includes an overview of peak oil, upcoming meetings and events, and a message forum. |
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Overheard in PDX - http://overheardinpdx.blogspot.com/
Everyone is occasionally guilty of listening in on other people's conversations in public. Accepts submissions of overheard conversations. |
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Mothers Against Misuse and Abuse - http://www.mamas.org
A non-profit organization that believes in a holistic approach to substance use. Information provided on drug use issues and its effect on the family. |
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Portland Peaceful Response Coalition - http://www.pprc-news.org/
Stands in solidarity with all victims of violence in the U.S., the Middle East, and throughout the world. Local actions, media and government contacts, and foreign policy information. |
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Salvation Army (Cascade Division) - http://www.tsacascade.org/
Local chapter features history, press releases and location details. |
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Earth Smart Urban Living - http://oikos.com/esb/50/earthsmart.html
A project to make urban living more environmentally friendly. Includes details of a model home in Portland. |
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AFSCME Local 328 - http://www.afscmelocal328.com
Represents over 3200 employees of OHSU, Oregon Health Sciences University, in Portland, Oregon. |
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Albertina Kerr Centers - http://www.albertinakerr.org
Provides family adoption services, independent living programs for adults with developmental disabilities, and counseling for abused children. |
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Transition Projects Inc. - http://www.tprojects.org/
Provides food, clothing, education and shelter for homeless or low-income persons. Describes programs and gives details of volunteer and paid job opportunities. |
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Catholic Charities of Portland - http://www.catholiccharitiesoregon.org/
Offers counseling, information on parenting and adoption, and practical assistance with housing and medical care. |
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Portland Rescue Mission - http://www.portlandrescuemission.org/
Organization reaches out to homeless, hungry, and destitute men, women and children who are in need of food, clothing, shelter, spiritual help, education, job training, and employment. |
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City Club of Portland - http://www.pdxcityclub.org
Non-profit public affairs and research organization with list of membership activities, news calendar, and seminar schedule. |
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Peace and Justice Works - http://www.rdrop.com/~pjw/
Works to educate the general public on important issues including but not limited to peace, justice, the environment, and human rights. |
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Shared Housing - http://www.emoregon.org/shared_housing.php
Shared Housing is a program of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon. We match those looking for housing with folks who have a house or apartment and want someone to move in with them. |
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Code Pink: Portland - http://codepinkportland.org/
Calls on women to rise up and oppose war. Calendar of events, photos, and information about previous actions. |
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Dignity Village - http://www.myspace.com/dignityvillage
Tent city of formerly homeless people working to become a green, sustainable, urban village. History of the project, photographs, wish list, and how to help. |
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Mothers and More - http://www.mothersandmorepdx.org/
Non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers through support, education, and advocacy. Information on their projects and events. |