Ross Island sits mid-Willamette just south of downtown Portland, and has a history of being built up and exploited by men, but today it is ruled primarily by nature. From Friendly House, Mike Houck, Director of the Urban Greenspaces Institute, will present his vision of how it can serve as one. Mr. Houck has been a leader in urban nature issues since 1980 when he founded the Urban Naturalist Program at the Audubon Society of Portland. He has co-founded Coalition for a Livable Future (CLF); The national Coalition to Restore Urban Waters (CRUW); The Intertwine Alliance; and The Nature of Cities forum.
Portland’s Homeless Crisis
Portland’s Homeless Crisis is about much more than just shelter. In this presentation, Andy Goebel tells the story of “All Good Northwest” – an organization fostering communities for individuals impacted by housing insecurity -- including support services at all levels. Mr. Goebel helped found Portsmouth Union Church — a progressive and inclusive congregation that has hosted shelters for people experiencing houselessness. He has also served as Director of Emergency Management for “Do Good Multnomah”, a support group for homeless veterans.
Presenter :
Andy Goebel
Date:
Sunday, September 18, 2022