Metro announces disposal voucher program changes for 2010
Metro’s disposal voucher program (which helps SWNI fund the spring and fall cleanups) has undergone changes in 2010. The program uses solid waste rate-payer funds to provide disposal vouchers to non-profit and community groups for neighborhood and natural area cleanup events. The vouchers cover the disposal costs of bulky waste and non-recyclable materials that are collected during cleanup events. The program will continue to support community and natural area cleanup events, but residential yard debris will no longer be eligible for disposal vouchers because curbside yard debris collection services are available to residents.

West Portland Crossroads Community Forum
Monday, March 15, 2010, 7 pm
Multnomah Center Auditorium 7688 SW Capitol Highway Portland

West Portland Crossroads What is it? Where is it? West Portland Crossroads is located at the intersection of Barbur Blvd., Capitol Highway and I-5 in Southwest Portland. The area’s growth is significantly influenced by the easy access to the freeways as well as frequent transit service between the Portland City Center and southwest suburbs along Barbur Blvd.

SW HOPE mounts largest effort yet to meet heightened need
Community drive aims to collect 150,000 pounds of food for Neighborhood House

Local churches, synagogues, and organizations are working together to meet the needs of hungry people in southwest Portland.

What is the need?

The number of families seeking food assistance in Southwest Portland has greatly increased this past year. In 2007, Neighborhood House, our local community service organization, distributed boxes of food to 230 to 280 families a month, feeding approximately 800 individuals. In the fall of 2008 and into the winter of 2009, food boxes have been distributed to 400 - 420 families, feeding up to 1,300 individuals.