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About Street roots. (Portland, OR) 1998-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 30, 2016)
“I was raised to help the m an that is fallen, a n d never look down on anyone unless yo u ’re there to help them up. That’s what I would do, as a case manager. B u t I had to look at the men and women who sat across from me at my desk, and tell them the only thing I can do fo r you is to p u t you on every wait list I can possibly p u t you on, in the hopes that six months from now you may have a chance to get into a home. In Portland, affordable housing is a huge need. I know it takes a whole village to help. I t ’s time fo r our com m unity to act, and pass Measure 26-179, the affordable housing bond.” - J e f f Riddle Our seniors should be able to afford housing, and still have enough money for groceries and necessities. But Portland’s skyrocketing rents are making that impossible for too many. Measure 26-179 will help Portland remain a place where people can afford to live. Visit yesforaffordablehomes.com to learn more and show your support. «■K AFFORDABLE S homes MEASURE 26-179 WE SUPPORT #YES4HOMES
