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march 15.2002 * Just o u tß , access to HIV/AIDS research tnals of new drugs and therapies for people in Oregon and southwest Washington (Suite 185, 1650 N W Naito Parkway 503-229-8428 or 800-875-8428 regroup@reg org.) (5/02) 819 N Killmgsworth St. 503-240-4462 rwpdxQigc org. 7 (5 /0 2 ) Swan House is a specialized adult foster care home Rural Organizing Project is a network of human dignity groups taking action at the local and state level (POBox 1350. Scappoose. OR 97056 503-543-8417. ofhce@rop org.) (5/02) serving low-income individuals with HIV/AIDS who need assistance with personal care, mobility, medications or dnjg/alcohol mental health support (4764 SE Logus Road. Milwaukie 503-786-4829)(5/02) Metro: Professional Lesbians with Vision is a support group for lesbian business owners (Deborah 503-777-7171. stopper@prodigy net.)(5/02) Women's Intercommunity AIDS Resource (WIAR) is a m ultiservice program for women and chil dren affected by HIV/AIDS. WIAR offers individual counseling, support groups, advocacy and other serv ices. Drop in support group every Tuesday at 11 am; Nurture Night for women and their children every third Wednesday; support groups for black women and work ing women Child care provided. All programs and serv ices are confidential and free o f charge (9 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday 503-238 4420 or 888-303-4420 ) (5/02) Oregon Education Association Gay and Lesbian Caucus is an organization for educators that works to protect the nghts and interests of gay. lesbian, bi and trans teachers and students. Its annual meeting is in Apnl. (503-246-2073 oregonglc@care2 com www geocities.com/oregonglc.) (5/02) Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. is a nonprofit group Washington County Health Department pro dedicated to promoting success for women in the trades through education, leadership and mentor oppor tunities. Child care provided; everyone is welcome (6 pm third Thursday Room 120. State Office Building, 800 NE Oregon St 503-943-2228.) (5/02) vides free needle-free HIV testing services for gay and bt men at Beaverton Community Health Clinic (6-8 pm Monday 12550 SW Second S t 503 846 4 7 3 4 )(5/02) Portland Area Business Association (PABA) is Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HIV a professional networking organization serving the les bian and gay community and those who support our aims and purposes. M onthly events and gathenngs (503-241-2222 www paba com.) (5/02) Coastal AIDS Network is a community-based organization providing HIV/AIDS prevention education and support services on the central Oregon coast. (2830 NE Highway 101. Lincoln City. OR 97367. 5 4 1-994-5597.) (5/02) Metro: Support The Lesbian Cancer Support Network's Hambleton Project is a nonprofit organization offenng networking Eastern Oregon: AIDS & HTV Umatilla County Health Department offers free information and testing O ff site testing also available (431 SE Third S t. Pendleton John 541-278-5432) (5/02) It must be seen to be believed: Imago Theatre revives FROGZ March 28-April 21 Washington: AIDS & HIV LifeLine AIDS Project provides services and pre vention education fo r HIV/AIDS in Salem and the W illam ette Valley (Suite J-20. 3896 Beverly Ave NE. 503-371-4455.) (5/02) Cascade AIDS Project Vancouver provides non- medical services to individuals and communities in southwest Washington, including support groups, emer gency financial assistance, volunteer programs, informa tion and referrals. (Suite M I00 . 1104 Mam St., Vancouver. 360-735-917 0 .)(5 /02 ) Cowlitz County Health and Human Services offers free hepatitis A and B immunization fo r needle exchange customers Also provides educational maten- als, referrals. HIV testing and condoms (2-4 pm Tuesday and Thursday 1952 Ninth Ave.. Longview. 360-414-5599) (5/02) Free ongoing support group for men and women with HIV/AIDS is facilitated by Dr Rochana Koach. Sponsored by Cascade AIDS Project Quest. (6 30-8 30 pm Monday. Suite M100, 1410 Mam St., Vancouver. Wash 503-493 0 2 8 8 ) (5/02) Southwest Washington Health D istrict offers free HIV testing for gay and bi men No needles used1 (5-6.30 pm first and third Thursday. 1104 Mam St.. Vancouver 360-397 8 0 9 8 ) (.5/021 Willamette Valley: AIDS & HIV HIV Alliance of Lane County provides education, prevention, client services and health care Registered nurse and Spanish language assistance available From 5-8 pm Tuesdays get $5 and a free bottle o f lube with your HIV test (1966 Garden Ave.. Eugene 541 -342-5088 hivall@hivalliance o rg ) (5/02) HIV-Positive Social/A ctivities Group connects you with others who understand and share your expen- ence A group-led organization for various fun events and support. (Curtis o r Jonathan 541-342-5088 prev 1@hivalhance org.) (5/02) Oregon State Penitentiary HIV/AIDS Awareness Program (HAAP) is inmate-based and provides peer education, information, referrals and sup port to all inmates regardless of HIV status or sexual orientation (Oregon State Penitentiary Activities Dept . Attention Carol Motley. 2605 State St.. Salem. OR 97310. Voicemail 503-378-4207) (5/02) Positive Connection PLWH of Yamhill County provides advocacy, referrals and monthly meetings pro viding a social and support environment to residents in Yamhill County. The meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at a confidential location. (503-554 0 7 0 1 ) (5/02) Valley AID S Information Network's 24 hour hot line provides HIV/AIDS. hepatitis and STD information, support and referrals English hot line; Spanish on Saturday evenings only. English and Spanish materials. Speakers for schools, recovery and adult groups. (Benton County and Albany: 5 4 1- 752-6322 or 800-588-2437.) (05/02) COMMUNITY Metro: General To register your domestic partnership, bnng $60 cash to the Multnomah County offices. (8 am- 4 45 pm Monday-Fnday. 501 SE Hawthorne B M 503 988 3027.) (5/02) SHARE is a new group looking for input to lay the groundwork for future gay and lesbian senior housing m the Portland area. To participate caH 503-286-3575 (05/02) THE B O YS NEXT DOOR )Gft£GO RVAN D WALT WHITMAN T ---------------------------------- " you CAME BACK FROM THE DEAD JUST TO C R U IS E H IG H - SCHOOL JOCKS? Country Women-W3 is a fun lesbian social and work co op Holds monthly potlucks and work parties to develop community and have fun. Oregon City. Beavercreek. Mdalla. Estacada and other surrounding rural Clackamas County area women welcome (Bobbie 503-632-46l0.)(5/02) Dads Support Group meets first and third Tuesdays at Augustana Lutheran Church. For gay. bi or trans men who parent biological or adopted children. (7 pm. 2710 NE N th Ave. 503 228 38 9 2) (5/02) It's My Pleasure offers a wide array of services to the community including a resource bulletin board, free housing listings and a free lesbian dating service (3106 NE 64th Ave. 503-280-8080 ) (5/02) Love Makes a Family Inc. is a nonprofit agency working for social change and supporting lesbian, gay. bi and trans families We do advocacy, education and referrals regarding schools, same-sex marriage, adop tion. parenting and more. M etro Parents and Kids Group meets 6-8 pm every second Monday at Augustana Lutheran Church, 2710 NE 14th Ave A potluck and social is held 6-7:30 pm every fourth Thursday at the same location Call about Washington County activities. (503-228-3892. lmfamity@teleport com.) (5/02) Men's Talk meets every month for discussion and activities for Portlanders who would like to strengthen the community and themselves (7 pm fourth Wednesday First Congregational United Church. 1137 SW Broadway 503 24 7 7139 pdxgaymen@aol.com.) (5/02) Mentors International is a group of gay seniors shanng life skills with international college students and serving as advocates, grant sources and nonacademic advisers We re looking for both students and advisers (503 735 9425 nckmgQados co m ) (05/02) The Names Project provides access and training for organizations to display the AIDS Memorial Q uit (PO Box 5423. Portland. OR 97228 503 797-2881.) (5/02) and direct services to lesbians with cancer and other life-threatening conditions. (503-335-6591.) (5/02) Late Awakenings a support group for lesbians who came out later in life, meets monthly at the Lesbian Community Project office. (7 pm firs t Tuesday. 800 NW Sixth Ave. 4255 503-227-0605)(5/02) Pride Northwest Inc., a completely volunteer effort, organizes and produces community forums and the annual Portland Pnde celebration. (503 295-9788 www pndenw org.) (5/02) Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task Force (LGIRTF) provides support and information to gay and lesbian immigrants and their partners and works to change discrim inatory LI S. immigration laws (503-471-1568 PO Box 12526 Portland. OR 97212. lgirtfpdx@hotmail com. www Igirtf o r g ) (5/02) Metro: Political Basic Rights Oregon is a GLBT civil rights organiza tion committed to promoting fairness and ending dis crimination in the state of Oregon (PO Box 40625, Portland. OR 97240 503 222-6151 info@basicnghts o rg ) (5/02) Múltiple Sclerosis Sett-Help Group for lesbians and gay men meets to share xiformation and provide support m dealing with the challenges of Irving with multipie sclerosis (6 30-8 pm third Wednesday Astnda 503-223-9511 ) Human Rights Campaign, the largest national gay and lesbian political organization, lobbies Congress, pro vides campaign support and educates the public Portland Steenng Com mittee and Federal Club meet monthly to plan events. (503 244 69511(5/02) Northwest Gender Alliance is a m onthly social and support group fo r individuals desinng to explore and express another gender (PO Box 4928, Portland. OR 97208-4928 503-646-2802 nwga@nwgapdx org www nwgapdx org.) (5/02) Intersez Initiative Portland is a network of activists and allies raising awareness and challenging social and medical concealment of intersex existence (503-288-3191. ipdx@survrvorpro/ect org.) (1 1/02) Parents, Fam ilies and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo Lesbian Avengers is a direct action group dedicated to the survival and visibility of lesbians, bi women and trans dykes. (503-452-5408 ) (5/02) Lesbian Community Project is a multi issue, multiracial, grassroots political and fun organization working for social justice and liberation for lesbian, bi and trans women. (800 NW Sixth Ave 4255 Mailing address PO Box 5931. Portland. OR 97228 503 227 0 6 0 5 )(5/02) Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (O LO O , a national lesbian organization, has a Portland chapter for lesbians 60 and older interested in changing the social disease of ageism ( I pm second Wednesday 503 286-3575 or 503-331 -0415.)(5/02) Radical Women are active in the struggle against bigotry and exploitation. (7 pm second Wednesday cacy. (7-9 30 pm second Tuesday First United Methodist Church. 1838 S W Jefferson St Mailing address PO Box 8944 Portland, OR 97207. 503-232-7676.) (05/02) Rainbow Club welcomes lesbians, gays. bi. trans and allies to its meetings (Noon Monday Clackamas Community College Kandie Stan 503-657-6958. ext. 2504.)(5/02) Reed College Queer Alliance is an all inclusive organization devoted to sexuality issues. Provides sup port and education to students, faculty and staff to fos ter better understanding in the larger community (queeralhance@reed.edu.) (5/02) Single Parents by Choice, a group for men and women, meets on the third Saturday of every month for a potluck social Chdd-fnendty space (5-7 pm Friends Meeting House. 4312 SE Stark St Betsy 503-692-4639.) (5/02) by Marc Acito B u t y o u ’ r e t h e f a t h e r OF A M E R I C A N P O E T R Y | WHY ARE YOU SO P R E O C C U P IE D T HOME AR£ you, SO N ?
