October 2013
NEWS
MAPLEWOOD NOTEBOOK
April Hill Park Improvements
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Maplewood Neighborhood As-
sociation chairwoman Jill Gaddis
stated that a mere $28 donation
per household in the localized
area would more than cover the
matching funds. But the group is
constrained by various factors,
including costs and potential
nuisance, from an all-out direct
mail or door-to-door campaign
to the neighborhood.
“We want to get the word
out that it’s not the amount of
money you give, it’s the giving
itself,” said Gaddis. “Recently, a
young man contributed ten dol-
lars because that’s all he could
afford, and that means as much
to us as a thousand dollar con-
tribution.”
The group recently held a
fundraiser, “Arf in the Park,” on
Sunday, Sept. 22 that featured a
variety of services and games
oriented to the neighborhood’s
four-legged friends.
The event was geared to dog
owners and offered education
on new rules related to proper
park etiquette for canines, with
park rangers present who de-
scribed leash laws.
The group distributed doggy
poop bags, bandannas, and a
host of other free gifts donated
by local merchants who cater to
pets. Despite rain and strong
winds, the event was a success
according to organizers.
Proceeds raised from the Arf
in the Park’s sale of raffle tickets
were earmarked for the match-
ing funds campaign.
“I realized as we were or-
ganizing the event that it fit
perfectly within the mission of
our Friends of April Hill Park
project. We’re trying to allow
the whole community, including
pets, to enjoy this public space,”
Gaddis said.
The group is hosting a silent
auction on Oct. 26 from 7:00 to
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a growing problem everywhere
and families are forced to choose
between paying bills and buying
nutritious foods.
Special diets or cultural meals
may not always be available or
affordable either. Parsons Farm
Stand in Multnomah Village does
accept SNAP and WIC vouchers
but closes October 31.
And currently, no grocery su-
permarkets are within walking
distance. (Safeway on Southwest
Barbur Boulevard and Capitol
Hill Road is slated to reopen in
November.)
Transportation
Topography and connectability
are the main issues with South-
west transportation.
Environmental regulation, bud-
get cuts, and reduction in human
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10:00 p.m. at Maplewood Coffee
and Tea, 5206 SW Custer Street,
to raise funds for the project.
Gaddis and the organizers are
calling for the community to do-
nate antiques and other items of
value for the event. Admission is
$30 for pre-sale tickets and $35
at the door.
Neighbors can make online
financial contributions to the
effort or inquire about silent
auction donations by visiting
SWNI.org/aprilhillpark.
The group is also organizing
an Indiegogo campaign that will
feature a video appeal for fund-
ing for the park upgrades. Indi-
egogo is a crowd-sourced fund-
raising platform that appeals to
a variety of nonprofit projects.
Local neighbors are providing
videography and design for the
campaign free of charge. Gad-
dis expects the group’s project
to go live on the Indiegogo site
a few weeks after completion of
video production.
resource services contribute to
lack of sidewalks, trails and safe
routes. And many improvements
are the fiscal responsibility of the
homeowner.
This leads to social isolation, less
physical activity, and less access to
food and health services.
Bureau of Transportation, the
Southwest Community Health
Clinic, and SWNI (Southwest
Neighborhoods, Inc.).”
This report was presented at the
SWNI Board meeting in August.
A full copy of the report and poster
may be accessed at the SWNI office,
website, or by calling Sylvia Bogert
at 503-823-4592.
Social isolation
Neighborhood House Senior
Center does provide activities,
classes, and transportation but
is limited and cannot reach ev-
eryone.
The Meals-on-Wheels organi-
zation does provide lunches. Art
and fitness are available through
the Multnomah Arts Center.
However, seniors continue to
express feelings of isolation espe-
cially if family or friends are no
longer around or nearby.
“We want to thank everyone
for helping us out with the re-
port,” Benton said. “This includes
Neighborhood House, Loaves
and Fishes, Head Start, Portland
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