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Page 4 November 20, 2024 Arts & ENTERTAINMENT The Beaverton Shelter joins the Washington County shelter program, representing over 430 beds county-wide thanks to critical Supportive Housing Services funding Beaverton Shelter Addresses Homelessness and Supports Community Continued from Front connect shelter guests with, is life changing.” “The opening of this shelter marks an important step forward for our community,” said Mayor Beaty. “It’s the result of remark- able teamwork and dedication from state and federal legislators, county officials, local non-profits, city councilors, and city staff—all working together to make this vi- sion a reality. This shelter reflects what we can achieve when we come together, providing essential support and services for our neigh- bors experiencing homelessness.” “Our region’s housing crisis knows no boundaries, but for too long, our shelters have been con- centrated in Portland – not ac- cessible to all the region,” Metro Council President Lynn Peter- son said. “Thanks to voters, we are taking a regional approach to homelessness by bringing services to communities where people are Advertise with diversity in The struggling. The Beaverton Shelter will be a critical resource for this part of the region as we work to- ward ensuring that homelessness is rare, brief and nonrecurring.” “I’m so proud to have been a part of the team that secured the resources which made this project possible,” said Sen. Kate Lieb- er (D-Beaverton, SW Portland). “There is a critical need for sup- portive services and warm, dry beds throughout the region as we continue to combat our homeless- ness crisis, and this new shelter is an important step forward.” The shelter is made possible thanks to $4.8 million from the voter-approved Metro Supportive Housing Services measure and approximately $9 million in state and federal funding, including American Rescue Plan Act funds. Ongoing operations will also be funded by the Washington County allocation of the Supportive Hous- ing Services measure. The 12,000-square-foot prop- erty located at 11380 SW Beaver- ton Hillsdale Highway is situated in an established business area, centrally located near transit, and within walking distance to grocer- ies, social service agencies, and employment opportunities. Photo Courtesy of Portland Street Art Alliance Building our Community Together New Mural at Rosewood Initiative PSAA is excited to announce the completion of a new mural located at The Rosewood Initia- tive. The mural, titled The East- side, celebrates the vibrant and diverse community of East Port- land, where so many stories of resilience and growth take root. Set among a garden of iconic Portland roses and new blooms, the mural honors the strength of immigrant journeys and the pride in the many cultures that shape this community. Though often overlooked and underserved, East Portland continues to strive, thrive, and uplift its members, standing as a vibrant hub of eco- nomic growth and opportunity. The Portland Environment Management Office (PEMO) of the City of Portland provided a grant to support the creation of this mural. The mural was designed and painted by Portland-based Portland Observer BUSINESS GUIDE Call 503-288-0033 ads@portlandobserver.com We are Open! 3901 N. Mississippi Ave. • Portland, OR 97227 P: 503.281.0453 Fax 503.281.3408 Web: www.sunlanlighting.com • E-mail: kay@sunlanlighting.com mural artist and founder of Art Larger Than Me, Daren Todd. Daren creates vibrant, com- munity-driven artworks that blend abstract art and graphic portraiture, capturing the inter- connectedness of humanity and nature. If you look closely, you can spot him in the mural. The Eastside represents the diverse community that the Rosewood Initiative serves, and includes stylized portraits, symbolic of the many cultural groups who call East Portland home. Daren thoughtfully il- lustrated the spirit of this well- loved social service hub and its important role as an anchor in the East Portland community, along with their slogan “Build- ing Our Community Together.” This mural came to life through a process of care- fully selecting images from The Rosewood Initiative’s archives, capturing moments from community events and the everyday life of East Port- land. By combining the emo- tion and pride in the portraits with a variety of Oregon’s na- tive plants and flowers, Daren aimed to create a design that would brighten the previously faded yellow exterior of The Rosewood Initiative. “The Eastside took about a week to complete, with the help of a small, dedicated team of assistants. I’m incredibly proud of the outcome and deep- ly grateful for the opportunity to visually represent what The Rosewood Initiative stands for. My hope is that this mural truly reflects the spirit of the people who make East Portland what it is.” – Daren Todd “We are thrilled to see this mural come to life! Daren’s art brings together an import- ant piece of our growing com- munity hub. It has transformed the outside of our building into a welcoming space that invites community members in, and captures the resilience, diversi- ty, and beauty of East Portland. We have so much gratitude for Portland Street Art Alliance and the Portland Environment Man- agement Office for being great partners in this process and making the mural possible.”– The Rosewood Initiative Team
