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just out ▼ february 16. 1096 ▼ 13 nizations that assist those in need. Project sponsors believe it is the first of its kind in Oregon, and among just a handful nation Hopewell Apartments almost ready After more than a year of construction, Hopewell Apartments—a planned Portland resi dence serving people with HIV and/or mental illness— is on the verge of opening. Portland Mayor Vera Katz is scheduled to dedicate the $1 million complex on March 25 at noon. The special needs, independent-living apart ment project stems from a partnership between Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon and Network Behavioral Healthcare Inc., two nonprofit orga Plans underway for 1996 Pride Those interested in getting involved in the planning of Portland’s 1996 Lesbian and Gay Pride Celebration—tentatively set for June 15- 16 at Waterfront Park—should contact Pride Northwest Inc. This year’s theme is “Together for Freedom, “What’s unique about Hopewell Apartments is that it is specifically designated for people with HIV and/or dementia,” explains Gary Logsdon, “This is a wonderful example of what can happen when two nonprofits collaborate and pool their resources to serve the poor and the sick. I hope that this is the shape o f the future. ” — Rodney Page wide. It is designed, in part, to meet the housing needs of low-income people who are living with HIV and/or dementia. EMO’s associate director of business operations. EMO Executive Director Rodney Page adds, “This is a wonderful example of what can happen United for Justice.” There are several important deadline dates related to Pride festivities, begin ning with the March 1 submission deadline for the “Logo/T-Shirt Design Contest for Queer Youth.” Artists 20 or younger are invited to submit original drawings for the Pride ’96 logo to be incorporated into Pride Northwest’s printed program cover and T-shirt design. For further information about deadlines or to volunteer, contact Pride Northwest Inc., PO Box 6611, Portland, OR 97228; (503) 295-9788. New drug study seeks participants Researchers are studying a new drug combi nation that could impact HIV levels in people in the advanced stages of the disease. D octors are team ing the cancer drug MT j TABOR plorisi Serving Portland and its suburban areas with unsurpassed quality and service 4848 SE Division St. Portland, OR 97206 7819 SE Stark St. Portland, OR 97215 236-4119 256-2920 o when two nonprofits collaborate and pool their resources to serve the poor and the sick. I hope that this is the shape of the future— nonprofits cooperating and working together to enhance the quality of life for the people of Oregon.” Located in Southwest Portland’s Hillsdale neighborhood on a knoll overlooking EMO’s Hopewell House campus, the 12-unit residence features fully equipped one- and two-bedroom apartments. A resident manager will provide program ser vices such as care coordination, advocacy, social activities and emergency assistance. In addition to services provided by on-site staff, EMO and the Network hope to offer other services such as counseling, medical referral, support groups, nutrition services and language translation. The project is being funded through grants totaling nearly $800,000 from the U.S. Depart- mentof Housing and Urban Development. Supple mental funding has come from the Oregon Hous ing Trust Fund and Portland Development Com mission. Information about apartment rentals may be obtained by calling 244-6157. Inga Sorensen hydroxyurea with didanosine. A pilot study pre viously demonstrated that the combination mark edly reduced the amount of HIV in the blood. Researchers are seeking 30 people for a study that will be conducted at Providence Portland Medical Center on an outpatient basis. For crite ria information, call Jerry Lewis at (503) 215-6875. Compiled by Inga Sorensen (Celebrating mif yth year serving our community ! "/Kake your / K ove with /Killynn in 1ççô! ff A iillynn V He u se "§ d d " W crd ▼Buying or selling real estate? Let me give you a hand. 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