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july 18.2003« jMtMt] 11 rrnr TTTTTTTlnewsbriefs Continued from Page 9 • Medicaid offsets alorte reduce gross costs by about 70 percent. The act would provide Medicaid coverage to low-income, HIV-positive U.S. citizens before they develop AIDS. It also makes more federal money available for states with strug gling budgets, like Oregon, that invest in treatments for HIV. “It’s vitally important that we understand the value of this legislation,” said Gene Copello, Florida AIDS Action executive director. “As the face of this epidemic contin ues to change to one of underserved popula tions, ETHA will enable us to remove barri ers to early intervention health care. And we do this at a savings in costs to both our com munities and our health care system.” The legislation was introduced in April. It is awaiting action in the Senate Finance Committee, of which Smith is a member. tainment, award presentations, commercial and information bœths, souvenir T-shirts and a fenced-off beer garden. The nearby Vancou ver Farmers Market featured fixxl booths of various kinds. L ove M akes a F amily R eceives $4,000 G rant 1976 it has distributed more than $6 million in grants related to workers rights, poverty, globalization, racism, sexism, homophobia and environmental destruction. ove Makes a Family has received a $4,000 grant from the McKenzie River Gathering Foundation to support its MultiQueer program For more information about Love Makes a Family, call 503-228-3892 or e-mail info@lmfamily.org. and Flavors support group. hurch nstalls astor For more information about the McKenzie River MultiQueer works to empower queer youth of Gathering Foundation, call 503-234-2338 or he predominantly gay Metropolitan color at home and school and in the community. Community Church of Portland will It supports gay, lesbian, bi, trans, queer and 800-489-6743. officially install its new pastor, the Rev. questioning kids in a safe and culturally com Glenna Shepherd, with a series of events petent environment while recognizing the soci July 18 to 20. etal oppressions they may face. onprofit rganizations A “Celebration in Music” will start 8 p.m. Flavors provides a social space for queer an pply for rants July 18 at the church, 2400 N.E. Broadway. youth of color. Participants plan and implement A “Celebration Dinner and Dance” will take special events and activities. quity Foundation is accepting applications place from 7 to 11 p.m. July 19 at Peace House, Love Makes a Family was founded in Jan for its 2003 grant cycle through Sept. 12. 2116 N.E. 18th Ave. The cost is $12 a person, uary 1993 after the first anti-gay Ballot Mea Last year, it gave 20 Oregon nonprofits between $1,000 and $5,000 each. and reservations are required. sure 9. Its purpose is to empower its constitu The weekend’s highlight will be the instal ency to create a queer voice for family values The statewide community foundation, cre lation worship service 10 a.m. July 20 at the that recognizes the interrelationship between ated by gay and lesbian Oregonians in 1989, church. Acclaimed lesbian Christian musi homophobia, sexism, racism, classism and promotes philanthropy and the dignity and other forms of discrimination. It provides cian Marsha Stevens, who was in Portland for worth of all people. It has given more than $1.5 last month’s Love Welcomes All conference, family support, school-based organizing and a million in grants to fund programs and organi arage ale enefits amp will kick things off with a concert at 9:30. public voice for peace. zations that support arts and culture, health he advisory committee for Camp Starlight, The installation officiant will be the Rev. McKenzie River Gathering Foun services, human dignity, a caring and fun experience for children Elder Debbie Martin. A reception will follow. dation’s mission is to help build the youth and families. whose lives have been affected by HIV/A1DS, progressive movement in Oregon by will hold a two-home garage sale from 8 a.m. to For more information call 503-281-8868. Greetings Grant applications and guidelines funding grassroots projects addressing 4 p.m. July 19 at 6033 and 6036 N.E. 21st Ave. may be sent to Shepherd at revgts@aol.com. can be downloaded from the rixit causes of social, environ Organizers promise great items and reasonable www.equityfoundation.org. For mental and economic injustice. Since more information contact prices. This year’s camp will be held resources development coordinator Chnsta Orth at from Aug. 24 to 29. Throughout the week, kids between 5 and 17 503-231-5759 or christa@equityfoundatum. org. years old from Oregon and South west Washington will participate in dancing, singing, swimming, canoeing, hiking, arts and crafts, quity games, healthy meals and theatri ill acancies cal performances. quity Foundation has For more information about named Linda Traeger, volunteering, making a donation and Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette pro upcoming events, contact Women’s Intercommunity AIDS Resource gram manager, as its new at 503'238-4420 or executive director. She campstarlight@wiar-nw.org . replaces Matthew Nelson, who left in February to work for American Express’ Phil ancouver inds anthropy and Community the ainbow Relations division in Minneapolis. Basic Rights Oregon has named Jeff Pel- onnections lissier, Cascade AIDS Project special events ancouver, Wash., queers had manager, as its new development director. He tun in the sun July 12 during replaces CM Hall, who stepped down last Saturday in the Park, the city’s ninth month to take a position as constituency annual Pride celebration. This year’s director with the John Kerry for President theme was "Rainbow Connections.’’ campaign. Revelers at Esther Short Park enjoyed live music and other enter Saturday in the Park drew both the gleeful and the hateful to Esther Short Park in Vancouver, Wash. Compiled by JlM R a IXKTA and TIMOTHY KRAUSE G B S C I L P T N C O G A E C T E F , BRO V E V F ‘R C ’ n LINNTON FEED & SEED. NOT THE MALL. PEACE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Justice • Reconciliation • Simplicity • Welcoming • We are an open Christian church that welcomes people of all races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ethnicities and ages. • We believe the Bible has preserved and supports different perspectives of Christian faith. 12727 SE Market St. Portland, Oregon • We follow Jesus’ teachings by continuing our 300-year Brethren history of peace and service work. • We invite those who are drawn to a people of joy and action, of reflection and hope, to visit our congregation. www.peacecob.org Kerby Lauderdale, pastor Worship: 11:00 AM Phone: 503-254-6180 St. Johns Bridge Closure: How can we ensure you get your products when you need them? By a Saturday delivery to St. Johns! We will be making a weekly delivery to the St. Johns area to It’s A Don’s Life dog daycare at 8709 N. Lombard in the heart of St. Johns between 11 am and 2 pm each Saturday. Call us for details. 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