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There's No Place Like Home Tour

In the wake of the recent rise in home foreclosures, the growing population of homeless families and the economic disparities brought to the forefront by the Occupy movement and May Day actions, this tour aims to uncover the myths and realities of who is homeless and why. Join us for an afternoon walk as we will hear first-hand accounts from currently and formerly homeless persons, as well as individuals and groups who work for social change around housing and homeless issues. Stops will include homeless encampment Dignity Village, a look at homeless culture and art, and a talk by homeless advocate and former mayoral candidate Cameron Whitten.

TOUR ITINERARY
10:15AM-10:45AM
Affordable Housing in Portland
Visit Home Forward (formerly Housing Authority of Portland), meet with Manager of Operations and Partnerships Rachael Duke. Learn about Section 8 housing in Portland, and get a look at the state-of-the-art homeless facility, Bud Clark Commons.

11:00AM -11:30AM
Comprehensive Solutions
Meet with staff at Central City Concern. Tour the Richard L. Harris Building, that includes 180 units of CCC's over 1,500 units of affordable housing. Learn about their innovative outcome based strategies which support personal and community transformation.

11:45PM-12:00PM
The Right to Dream
A visit to Right 2 Dream Too to learn about the history and current politics of Portland's homeless rest area.

12:00PM-1:00PM
Lunch Break at Sisters
Bring your own lunch, brown bag style, and join conversation at Sisters Of The Road Cafe. Meet with program staff and cafe regulars, and view photos from their homeless-produced Photo Voice project, as well as videos produced in their media program.

1:15PM-1:30PM
How to get involved
Housing activist Cameron Whitten addresses the group, explaining why he went on a 55-day hunger strike outside of City Hall. Talking from his own experience, he will explain the state of homelessness in Portland and what people can do.

2PM
Return to Union Station

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Union Station (View)
800 NW 6th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
United States

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Marc C.

Portland, OR United States

Nov 03, 2012 7:31 PM

Reiko H.

Portland, OR United States

Nov 03, 2012 2:56 PM

Max C.

Portland, OR United States

Nov 02, 2012 1:31 PM

Sherry H.

Tigard, OR United States

Oct 31, 2012 9:49 PM

Jeffrey D.

Portland, OR United States

Oct 31, 2012 9:37 AM

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