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W h a t ’ s M o r e I m p o r t a n t : W h e r e Y o u
E quity F oundation G rants
to H elp H omeless Y outh
quity Foundation is seeking proposals that
address issues relevant to homeless youth for
its 1998 Community Outreach grant cycle.
T he foundation is particularly interested in
proposals for programs that help homeless
youth, including sexual minority young people,
integrate into the community and make the
transition to a more secure environment.
In an effort to create partnerships, Equity
Foundation is requiring proposals come from
“two or more organizations from different sec­
tors in the community that don’t traditionally
work together.” To qualify, at least one group
must be a 5 0 1 (c)(3 ) nonprofit organization or
an accredited educational organization.
Proposals are due no later than 1 pm on
Friday, May 1. To receive an application, call
220-0628.
Equity Foundation was created in 1989 by a
group of gay men and lesbians who wished to
make a “positive difference in the world.”
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W alk to R aise F unds
for C ommunity G roups
ore than 1,000 people are expected to par­
ticipate
in Portland
H abitat for
Humanity’s sixth annual Walk for Humanity on
Saturday, May 2.
The event bolsters the work of more than a
dozen nonprofits (referred to as Community
Partners) that are striving to “make Northeast
Portland a beautiful place to live, work and play.”
Walkers and bicyclists select a Community
Partner organization and raise pledges to support
that choice.
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Portland Habitat for Humanity creates part­
nerships among low-income families, volunteers
and businesses in the community to build afford­
able homes.
Each May the group organizes the Walk for
Humanity, a fund-raiser which features a five-
mile pledge walk and 10-mile bicycle tour. The
event generates more than $50,000 in pledges
annually.
The Walk for Humanity begins at Irving
Park, Northeast Seventh Avenue and Fremont
Street in Portland. Registration opens at
9:30 am; the event starts at 10 am. Pledge forms
are available at Washington Mutual Bank
branches or by calling 287-9529.
G ay and L esbian M ormons
W ill U nite in R ose C ity
reparations are underway for a conference
sponsored by Affirmation: Gay & Lesbian
Mormons. T he 21st annual gathering will be
held Sept. 4-7 in Portland.
“Affirmation is dedicated to serving the
needs of the church’s gay and lesbian members
and ex-members,” says S co tt MacKay,
Affirmation’s executive director. “T he church
leadership has formally denied that we even
exist, and despite the value the church claims to
place on the family, its hostility towards gays
actually drives families apart. T he conference is
a unique opportunity to help heal wounds,
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bridge differences and show people the true
meaning of family.”
Workshops will focus on myriad topics,
including same-sex marriage, youth issues, inter­
nalized homophobia, surviving excommunica­
tion and alternative paths to spirituality.
T he conference committee is organizing
speakers and activities for the weekend. Those
interested in presenting should call Henry
M iller at 288-2037 or send an e-mail to
rfhm@northwest.com.
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he Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries
has released an updated version of its Civil
Rights Laws Handbook.
T h e 1998 Civil Rights Laws H andbook
explains Oregon laws which protect employees
from discrimination in the workplace. The edi­
tion also includes sectio
complaint
resolution
process and the new dis­
ability statute.
The handbook costs
$15 per copy. To order
the publication, send a
check or money order to
the Technical Assistance
for Employers Program,
Industries, 800 NE Oregon St., *3 2 , Portland,
O R 97232. For more information, call 731-4073.
F air H ousing C onference
C oming U p
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he 14th annual Oregon Fair Housing
Conference is slated for April 27 and 28 at
the Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel.
The gathering will offer an array of work­
shops and presentations designed to educate the
public about civil rights laws related to housing.
More than 400 providers, real estate agents,
lenders, landlords, tenants and others will have
a chance to exchange the latest information
about how to comply with the law.
For registration materials or further informa­
tion, call Michael Anderson at 412-6000.
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P acific P arty to H old
N ominating C onvention
n April 4 and 5, Oregon’s Pacific Party will
hold its nominating convention for the
November general election. The meeting site is
Shelter A at Washington Park, Southwest
Kingston Drive in Portland.
In addition to nominating candidates for
public office, the party will consider endorsing
initiatives. It has already backed campaign
finance reform, the Oregon Cannabis Tax Act
and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, as well as
the effort to repeal marijuana recriminalization.
It accepts all Oregonians registered to vote
Pacific Party as delegates to its convention. For
more information or to register, call Courtney
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