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classifieds rosewood continued from page 10 heart for this,” Salazar said. “We come from the streets and we want to make a difference. We address human traffick- ing, gangs and we mentor our youth.” Antoine Thomas, creative director for the Rosewood Initiative, says the café offers a safe place for young people to find support and fun activities. Often parents are working hard to provide for the family’s basic needs and they are not at home, leaving children and teens without an adult for long periods. “Kids need reassurance and they need to know people are concerned about their wellbeing and that they want them to thrive,” he said. “I see so many kids who go to school but after school they are on their own and have nothing to do and nowhere to go. I’m talking about 18 and up too. That is where the focus should be. “ Alaniz wants to focus on empowering women and girls, often left out of outreach efforts because young men are seen at most risk of committing crimes and hurting one another. “All those outreach workers are men,” she says. “And women who have been battered and abused and prostituted, they resent men. It’s a circle of sickness. “I come from that lifestyle and when it’s a woman who reaches out, then you can say, ‘I’ve walked in your shoes, but you can be where I am now.” Katherine Anderson, a crime prevention specialist at the city who volunteers with the police crisis team, says she too believes that women and girls need more attention. “The women’s needs don’t get addressed,” she said. “When you think of a gang member you think of a man, but right behind that man there is a woman. I’ve seen so many women, who are behind the scenes and they are taking care of children, and you can see where it is going for those children.” Don’t miss Are You Ready? Focus East and event to bring support and services information to East Portland. Sponsored by The Skanner News and Highland Christian Center, the event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Oct. 15 at Highland Christian Center, 7600 N.E. Glisan St. For more information call 503-285-5555 ext. 501 YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL LEADER We honor the many accomplishments of African Americans. Cascade AIDS Project (CAP), is seeking a Youth Advisory Council Leader to run four health-advocacy youth groups within four Portland high schools. This is an AmeriCorps HOPE position. Please visit http://cas- cadeaids.org/about/employment for complete posting. 10-12-11 CITY OF CAMAS, WA POLICE OFFICERS (ENTRY-LEVEL AND LATERAL) Salary $4865-5810/month Application, complete job description and additional test- ing information available online at www.ci.camas.wa.us/admin/jobs.htm Deadline: 5pm, Wednesday, October 26. 10-12-11 The Urban Renewal Agency for the City of Portland, Oregon It is our primary goal as a labor union to better the lives of all people working in the building trades through advocacy, civil demonstration, and the long-held belief that workers deserve a "family wage" - fair pay for an honest day's work. Portland is internationally recognized for its quality of life, distinctive neighborhoods, and robust transit system. Playing a key role in keeping Portland, Oregon, one of America’s most livable cities is the Portland Development Commission’s mission. PDC is the City’s urban renewal agency, charged with bringing together resources to achieve Portland's vision. We’re currently looking for qualified individuals to complement our work- force for the following positions: 261111 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER BENTON COUNTY CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is appoint- ed by the Board of Commissioners and is responsible to them for managing County opera- tions. The COO has responsibility and authority to assure County functions are carried out efficiently and effectively. Please submit a resume with cover letter and ref- erences to: steve.ber- net@co.benton.or.us or Benton County Human Resources, 408 SW Monroe Ave., Suite 103, Corvallis, OR 97333. Please see www.co.ben- ton.or.us for full position description and compen- sation information. 10-12-11 A family wage, and the benefits that go with it, not only strengthens families, but also allows our communities to become stronger, more cohesive, and more responsive to their citizens' needs. Our family wage agenda reflects our commitment to people working in the building trades, and to workers every- where. In this small way, we are doing our part to help people achieve the American Dream. This dream that work- ers can hold dear regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, creed, or religious beliefs. 264111 ASSET MANAGEMENT & LOAN SERVICING MANAGER PDC values diversity in its work force and is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. Apply online at www.pdc.us/about_pdc/jobs Portland Development Commission, 222 NW 5th Ave., Portland, OR 97209 Jobline: 503.823.3463 10-12-11 Take Time to Read www.theskanner.com Caldwell’s, Hennessey, Goetsch & McGee Funeral Home Von D. Bailey Funeral Director 20 NE 14th Avenue Portland, OR 97232 503-232-4111 Fax 503-231-1586 von.bailey@sci-us.com The Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters Representingmorethan 5.000constructionwork- ersinOregonState. Do you want to know more about becoming a Union carpenter? october 12, 2011 The Portland Skanner Page 11
