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NeWS February 2008 The Southwest Portland Post. • 5 Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc. awards neighborhood grants By Lee Perlman The Southwest Portland Post In December Southwest Neighbor- hood, Inc. awarded 16 grants, totaling $21,370, to local community organi- zations for a variety of community projects. Arnold Creek Neighborhood Asso- ciation was awarded $750 for a Com- munity Resource Fair. Dickinson Park Stewards received $1,970 for two to three outdoor movies in the park this summer. Far Southwest Neighborhood Asso- ciation was awarded $920 for a door-to- door outreach effort based on disaster preparedness, a survey of special needs, skills and supplies, and a National Night Out community potluck. Girl Scouts Columbia River Council Troop 1984 received a $970 grant for garden rejuvenation at Robert Gray School. Girls Scouts Columbia River Council Troop 1338 received a $645 grant for a family sock hop for seniors, in conjunction with a canned food drive. Hillsdale Alliance was awarded $1,470 for a large lighted sign, in a prominent location saying “Hillsdale.” Homestead Neighborhood Association received $500 for activities such as trail maintenance and ivy pulls as outreach ventures. Hayhurst School PTA was awarded $620 for outreach activities, including a neighborhood-wide mailed invitation to the school’s multi-cultural fair. Maplewood Neighborhood Asso- ciation received $1,470 for a National Night Out picnic. Marshall Park Neighborhood Associ- ation was awarded $1,520 for a National Night Out picnic, design of a commu- nity kiosk, and a neighborhood-wide mailing related to both. Multnomah Historical Association received $1,965 for an updated brochure and DVD for its planned 2008 centennial celebra- tion. Somali Community Services was awarded $1,970 for web site develop- ment. Somali Women’s Association received $1,970 for a sewing class that will also be used for education on sub- jects such as how to access government and social service agencies. South Portland Neighborhood Asso- ciation was awarded $1,970 for a mail- ing promoting a summer park concert series and establishment of a neighbor- (Continued on Page 7) Models Open Tuesday – Sunday 1-5 Real Estate Guide CALL DON OR HARRY AT 503-244-6933 What housing slump? 8 units sold at the Multnomah Village Lofts in October Old Portland Style Bungalow, New Construction $724,900 alone! Don't miss out - visit us for your personal showing today! Authentic bungalow home backs to protected green space. Large lot on quite street, open fl oor plan with natural light. Granite countertops, extensive hardwoods, wainscoting, built-ins, sconce lighting, professional grade appliances, tons of storage. Detached garage with loft space. 3,220 square feet. Four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Just fi ve minutes to Downtown Portland. Stephenson Elementary School. Call Brooks Howard, Builder/Agent, Endeavor Development, LLC. 503-246-0833. CCB#132399. Lot located at 11724 SW 39th Ave. Other plans also available. Small town lifestyle in historic Multnomah Village just 5 minutes to downtown Portland. Beautiful new lofts designed for the way you live with volumes of natural light, modern floor plans, chef grade appliances and warm wood floors. regerc@hasson.com 503.906.7114