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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (July 6, 2001)
july 6. 2001 »jMSt Kim Trip ing the inequities perpetuating environmental, social and economic justice. For Us Northwest, which advocates on behalf of children affected by HIV/AIDS, received $3,000 in seed funding. Mirroring the changing demo graphics of the disease, the group is composed of 50 percent people of color and 40 percent women. It seeks to change funding priorities, health care sys tems and schools to be more responsive to the needs of these children and their families. The Lesbian Community Project received $2,000 for a project to overcome the marginaliza tion of Deaf lesbians. It will include American Sign Language classes, a theater presentation, a “conversations project” and an Internet site upgrade to make communications more accessible. Since 1976, the foundation has distributed more than $6 million to progressive groups. Activist-controlled decision making provides donors with the assurance that their gifts are used strategically by qualified organizations. The space includes a gay-straight alliance that works in conjunction with the Sexual Minorities Youth Recreation Center and Roots and Branches. “1 have tried to make...the YO Center a safe, embracing environment for queer youth,” youth development specialist Scott Dillinger says. The facility offers free education, career development, training and placement. The pro gram, which began last October in Northeast Portland, operates under a five-year, $20 million grant from the U.S. Labor Department. The satellite center is located in the lower level of the New Avenues transitional housing building at 1220 S.W. Columbia St. It includes a full computer lab, an art center, on-site job readiness training and a space for staff to meet with youth and help them set education and job goals. Interest Rates are GREAT! Inventory's Low. Now's the Time to Buy...or Sell. Specializing in Close-in Portland 503-416-2017 Ktrip@realtytrust.com nteractive Male, a gay dating service, has secured a prime location for its latest adver I R ealty T rust ---------- GROUP, INC.----------- Completed in 1992, this dramatic home features 12-foot ceilings, which afford many views of For more information visit the Internet site www.yozone.org. Mt. Hood. For more information call grants director Linda Reymers at 541'485'2790 or 800'489-6743. P rominent G ay B illboard on D isplay D owntown Oaf COfKtfojti The house embraces a very modem and livable open floor plan. C ommissioner P ushes B urnside T riangle I dea The serene master bedroom features a romantic sunrise balcony, a fireplace and master bath with a spa. jlortland City Commissioner Dan Saltzman introduced two proposals June 21 that would get the ball rolling to make the Bumside Triangle an official gay district. The action items I Backyard has a level play area & also provides an inviting outdoor patio for adult entertaining. Ths is a classic modem home that takes full advantage of its desirable location THE VIEW IN MOUNT TABOR LANCE MARRS ASSOCIATE BROKER 503.335.9898 THE HASSON CO. 1707 SE 71st $499,900 EQUAL opportunity housing T imes C hange . T he N eed F or A S olid F inancial P lan D oesn ’ t . Outdoor advertising agency AK Media has received no complaints about this out and proud downtown billboard tising campaign: above Dante’s at the comer of West Bumside and Third Avenue downtown. A billboard featuring two men and the words “Chat live...with local guys FREE!” went on display to coincide with Pride 2001 last month. "We didn’t know how Portland would han dle it,” said Neil Janssen, Portland’s Interactive Male rep. “It’ll probably stir a few emotions, but so far they haven’t received any complaints. We’re hoping to last the whole month there.” Janssen said this is the first time Interactive Male has taken out such a billboard in Portland. It is part of an ad campaign being launched in four or five cities throughout the country. Y outh C enter O pens D owntown O ffice he Youth Opportunity Center launched its downtown satellite office June 29. The facility is dedicated to helping homeless kids develop their skills, plan careers, find jobs and earn a steady paycheck. The YO Center serves youth between 14 and 21, many of whom are members of the sexual minorities community. were introduced during a hearing discussing the West End planning recommendation. One proposal would establish a Burnside Triangle Advisory Group to participate in developing strategies to enhance the unique character of the area and support its continua tion as a queer-friendly environment. The other involves designing and constructing pedestrian and streetscape improvements to identify and promote the neighborhood as Portland’s gay district. The proposals were not discussed during the 6 1/2-hour hearing. However, they probably will be finalized during the next meeting 6 p.m. July 18 at City Hall, 1221 S.W. Fourth Ave. Saltzman hopes members of the community will let their voices be heard. “We’d definitely like to have a show of support there,” he says. Saltzman is working with the Metropolitan Human Rights Center, which gauged communi ty support by distributing a survey to more than 300 people during Pride 2001. “Way over half agreed we should do something with respect to the district,” he says. Continued on Page 11 Do you have a plan for your retirement? For your estate? How will your partner, family, children or yourself be cared for in the event of sudden illness or death? Do you have enough life insur ance? 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