Actions, Events and Resources - August 2022 Updated!
988 Suicide & Crisis Hotline: NEW If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States.
Mon Aug 1 6:30-8:30pm online RtR Community Meeting:
We will revisit the student resource officer (SRO) discussion. Our panelists include current and former students. They will talk about their vision for public safety, and how
discussions about SROs with the district have gone behind the scenes. REGISTER
Wed Aug 3 6:15pm meet at Laurelhurst Park on the southern shore of Firewood
Lake
Spoke'n Words 2: A Pedalpalooza Ride: The ride will last approximately two hours, including stops and poetic performances, with about 4.5 miles of mostly flat traveling.
Mon Aug 8 - Sun Aug 14
Portland cultural centers are offering free admission for educators, including customized events and tours. Some events require registration.
Fri Aug 12-Sat Aug 13 Siletz, Oregon
Annual Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow
Sun Aug 21 3pm circle at 1st & Evergreen in LO
Silent walk: Co-hosted
by Respond to Racism & LO for LOve. Walk in silence to support our BIPOC community, thinking of equality, love, belonging and healing.
By Mon Aug 22
If you’re interested in being a candidate for LO City Council in the November general election, the filing deadline is August 22, by appointment with Kari Linder. The next scheduled LO City Council meeting is Tue Sep 6
Through Sun Nov 13 at Pittock
Mansion
Black in Oregon Exhibit 1840-1870: Oregon Black Pioneers’ exhibit tells the story of Oregon’s Black
Exclusion era, and highlights the achievements of some of the Black pioneers who came to Oregon in spite of these laws.
Hunger Fighters Food Pantry is looking for volunteers!
Volunteer application
Sanctuary Promise Hotline: 1-844-0924-STAY [1-844-924-7829],
1-844-6-AMPARO [1-844-626-7276]
The system is designed to help Oregon DOJ investigate suspected violations to Oregon’s Sanctuary Promise Act and provide support where possible.
Advocates on the hotline are multilingual and identify as members of supported communities. Interpretation services are available in 240+ languages.
Bias Response Hotline: 1-844-924-BIAS [1-844-924-2427],
Oregon Relay 711 The Oregon DOJ Bias Response Hotline is a non-emergency reporting and referral service designed to support bias
victims. Any victim or witness of any age can report a bias incident or hate crime online or by phone. If you believe a crime has occurred and want it investigated, contact your local law enforcement agency. For emergency assistance, dial 911.
Stop AAPI Hate: The reporting center tracks and responds to incidents of hate, violence, harassment, discrimination, shunning, and child bullying against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States.
Racial Equity Support Line (503) 575-3764 is a service led and staffed by
people with lived experience of racism. They offer support to those who are feeling the emotional impact of racist violence and micro-aggressions, as well as the emotional impact of immigration struggles and other cross-cultural issues.
A guide to how you can support marginalized communities,
CNN 5-20-2020
