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Taking Ownership PDX @takingownershippdx.bsky.social · 5d

@nextuporegon @oregonforall foodfinder.oregonfoodbank.org @pdxfreefridge findhelp.org blanchethouse.org oregon.gov/odhs/food/pages/free-food-events.aspx @mealsonus.pdx @urbangleanerspdx @milkcratekitchenpdx @lifturbanportland @hereticcoffeepdx @uniteoregon bit.ly/OR-food-reso...

Food Finder - Oregon Food Bank

Find free groceries, fresh produce and nutritious meals near you through Oregon Food Bank’s network of food pantries and meal sites.

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Taking Ownership PDX @takingownershippdx.bsky.social · 5d

At the end of October, around 1 in 6 Oregonians will lose their SNAP food benefits. We are highlighting some of the food assistant resources we are aware of in the Portland metro area. Please share these resources to extend the reach and support the organizations so they can increase their impact!

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Taking Ownership PDX @takingownershippdx.bsky.social · 19d

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Taking Ownership Volunteer Sign-up Form — Taking Ownership PDX

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Taking Ownership PDX @takingownershippdx.bsky.social · 19d

If you haven’t yet, we would love to see you out there with us at a volunteer event! Overgrown and cluttered yards can often be the target of nuisance or negligence complaints and can be used as a gentrification tactic to push homeowners out of their home. Join us in helping prevent that! 🌷

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Taking Ownership PDX @takingownershippdx.bsky.social · 20d

This recent project is just in time for the rainy season and the upcoming winter! A heavy tree branch had fallen into this homeowner's roof, damaging it & causing a significant leak. This project was important for the wellbeing of the homeowner & their house. Your donations make this possible! TY

Taking Ownership PDX @takingownershippdx.bsky.social · Oct 3

Our newest completed Home Improvement Project! The homeowner owns a small-business, that is run out of her home. The back deck was rotting, creating a safety hazard for her and her customers. The deck was fully redone, and handrails added for the safety and success and her and her business! Go team!

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Taking Ownership PDX @takingownershippdx.bsky.social · Sep 25

Our recent garden bed project is finished! In a workshop, students with Blueprint Foundation built wooden garden beds for our homeowners.
Our volunteers then went and installed and filled the garden beds with flowers/veggies. Thank you all for making this project possible!
#community #pdx #garden

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Taking Ownership PDX @takingownershippdx.bsky.social · Aug 20

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Your Go-To Marketing Nerds 🤓 @upsweptcreative.bsky.social · Aug 20

NAYA PDX
Next Up Oregon
North By Northeast Community Health Center
ORCHWA
Outside In
Prism Moves
Q Center
@rahabs-sisters.bsky.social
Refugee Care Collective
Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation of Oregon
SMYRC
@takingownershippdx.bsky.social
Zenger Farm

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Your Go-To Marketing Nerds 🤓 @upsweptcreative.bsky.social · Aug 20

This week was National Nonprofit Day! Between the uncertainty causing folks to dial down their spending and the federal funding cuts, it’s been a tough year for nonprofits.

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Taking Ownership PDX @takingownershippdx.bsky.social · Aug 18

We are working to build our online presence to allow for more feedback from you! This is important for building partnerships through trust. Using Starloop, a tree will be planted for every review written!
Use the link to leave a review and plant a tree! We deeply appreciate it :)
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Mary @mjwyatt.bsky.social · Aug 12

It was a beautiful event. Next year same venue!

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Taking Ownership PDX @takingownershippdx.bsky.social · Aug 7

The House party was a success! Thank you all for creating such a beautiful community event. We were joined by local musicians, local organizations & vendors, and friends & family! We hope to see you all next year for the second annual House Party 🥳
Watch the video here: youtu.be/UibqcSXPe30

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Taking Ownership PDX @takingownershippdx.bsky.social · Jul 23

Check out the local food & beverage vendors for our House Party fundraiser this coming Saturday, July 26th! Get your tickets and come support! events.humanitix.com/bipoc-housin...

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Taking Ownership PDX @takingownershippdx.bsky.social · Jun 27

Save the date for July 26th! We’re hosting the House Party, a concert fundraiser, with live music, a silent auction, local organizations & more! Join us by scanning the QR code or clicking the link. See you there! events.humanitix.com/bipoc-housin...

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Taking Ownership PDX @takingownershippdx.bsky.social · Jul 15

Our summer projects are in full swing! Here is one we recently wrapped up. This house got a beautiful new roof replacement and a brand new side yard fence. Now, with a tall fence and gate, this homeowner has a usable side yard! Stay tuned for more of our summer home improvement projects 🏡

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Taking Ownership PDX @takingownershippdx.bsky.social · Jun 27

Save the date for July 26th! We’re hosting the House Party, a concert fundraiser, with live music, a silent auction, local organizations & more! Join us by scanning the QR code or clicking the link. See you there! events.humanitix.com/bipoc-housin...

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Taking Ownership PDX @takingownershippdx.bsky.social · Jun 9

We're excited to share that we have wrapped up a big Home Improvement project for one of our lovely homeowners. This was a three phase project which included replacing and repairing the back deck, doing a full roof replacement, and building a brand new cover for the front porch. Check it out!

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Taking Ownership PDX @takingownershippdx.bsky.social · May 29

“May of 2020 was a pivotal time for me. To be a part of a magazine that’s curated by Black Leaders of Portland and commemorating the 5 year anniversary of that moment in time means the world to me!”
-Randal Wyatt, Executive Director of Taking Ownership PDX

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Taking Ownership PDX @takingownershippdx.bsky.social · May 29

We're honored to be featured on the back cover of BlackOut magazine, "a 5 Year Retrospective on Portland's Racial Justice Protests with @portlandmercury.com" by Donovan Scribes. Go find your own copy at www.portlandmercury.com/find-it

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Taking Ownership PDX @takingownershippdx.bsky.social · May 12

@portlandbusinessjournal with a great article on our recent @1803fund investment and how we are building capacity! Read the full article here: www.bizjournals.com/portland/new...

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Taking Ownership PDX @takingownershippdx.bsky.social · May 8

Closing out this banger — thanks to David @habsauce and @Lardo for putting together the Citizenwich donation project. Citizenwich returns in January. Part of the sales went to us! Community based donations like these go directly into our work renovating Black-owned homes in PDX. Thank you all!

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OPB @opb.org · Apr 11

International students with visas revoked include 13 students from Oregon State University, four from University of Oregon, and two at Portland State University. In addition, one recent PSU graduate has lost visa eligibility, according to university officials.

International students at 3 Oregon universities have visas revoked in federal crackdown

Nineteen international students from Oregon State University, University of Oregon and Portland State University have had their visas revoked, according to officials.

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Taking Ownership PDX @takingownershippdx.bsky.social · Apr 10

Click this link or scan the QR codes to access our sign-up forms and website! linktr.ee/Takingowners...

#support #nonprofit #portland #community #communityimpact #takingownershippdx #blackhomeownership #reparations #volunteer #project #renovation #repair

Taking Ownership PDX | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree

A community-based organization providing free repairs to Black-owned properties.

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Taking Ownership PDX @takingownershippdx.bsky.social · Apr 10

Taking Ownership’s website recently got a fresh coat of paint! In honor of these updates, here’s a “how to” for navigating our sign-up forms to get involved. With your contribution and collaboration, together we can make the most meaningful impact within our community. Thank you for all the support!

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