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Israel Bayer retweeted
Reminder that there’s a lot of homeless grandma and grandpas who need affordable housing.
We don’t notice them because they’re generally minding their own business.
But older adults are one of the fastest growing demographics of homelessness.
Noticing that much of the opposition around land value taxes comes down to "You want to kick grandma and grandpa out of their homes!" Please be serious. Ya'll are catastrophizing. I want the groundwork laid to create more and better housing options for Grandma and Grandpa. That groundwork includes legalizing dense housing and legalizing split tax rates between property and land. This will, over time, increase the supply of affordable housing, creating better housing options for seniors while lowering housing costs for elder care workers at the same time.
Israel Bayer retweeted
My comic for this week’s Real Change Newspaper! @RealChangeNews
ALT A comic of a man and woman wearing horse blinders while walking past a homeless encampment full of tents. Because of their blinders they can’t see the tents. The man is saying “I’m so glad they managed to solve the homeless problem!”
Israel Bayer retweeted
Friday was a beautiful day to celebrate the opening of new affordable homes at Nueva Esperanza, a 150-unit apartment community in Hillsboro. Nueva Esperanza was designed to serve diverse residents, and Latinx and Somali communities, among others, helped shape many of its features. Nueva Esperanza's construction was paid for in part by Metro's affordable housing bond and developed through a partnership with @bienestaror and Housing Development Center. #MetroHousing
ALT A teal apartment building with swing set in the foreground. Text reads: "Nueva Esperanza, an affordable housing community in Hillsboro, celebrates opening"
Israel Bayer retweeted
We're proud to celebrate the grand opening of the Opal, an LGBTQIA+-welcoming affordable housing community for people 55 and older in Cedar Mill. The Opal's construction was paid for in part by Metro's affordable housing bond. Learn more at bit.ly/3Ugi5wj
Israel Bayer retweeted
It's our first project opening of the year! 🎉
Powellhurst Place has opened in outer SE Portland. The 4th Metro Housing Bond project to open in Portland, Powellhurst Place contains 64 affordable 1- and 2-bedroom units, including 12 with Permanent Supportive Housing services.
ALT Architect's rendering of Powellhurst Place, a four story gray brick apartment building with a glassy ground floor on a tree-lined street.
Israel Bayer retweeted
Meet Jay, a lead on @cultivatePDX's Community Beautification team. Jay and his crew pick up trash and discarded items throughout East Portland, often collecting more than 3,000 pounds of waste in a single load. vimeo.com/933383673
Thanks to voters, Cultivate Initiatives' program is paid for in part by Metro's supportive housing services fund. #MetroHousing
Israel Bayer retweeted
East Portland nonprofit @cultivatePDX uses supportive housing services funding to empower workforce development. Read the full story on Metro news: bit.ly/3TVjQNJ #MetroHousing #OregonMetro
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Throughout greater Portland, Metro's supportive services fund pays for eviction prevention programs that provide emergency rent assistance and other services to those at risk of losing their homes. bit.ly/3v6XeSl
Israel Bayer retweeted
Celebrating the success of Family Promise Tualatin Valley's Bridge to Home shelter. The shelter's daily operations are made possible by Metro's voter-approved supportive housing services fund. #MetroHousing
Bridge to Home is the largest shelter for homeless families in Washington County, providing meals onsite, a food pantry/clothing closet, & housing navigation. Ongoing operation is made possible by voter-approved Metro Supportive Housing Services measure. @oregonmetro
Israel Bayer retweeted
Betsy never thought she’d be forced into homelessness, but it can happen to anyone. After her husband died, one hardship after another left Betsy without a home. Portland's SHS program proved invaluable in helping her get back on her feet. Read more: buff.ly/3TLK4Un
Israel Bayer retweeted
🧵Cold temperatures can be dangerous. Staying safe is a community effort. Call 2-1-1 or visit @211info to find a warm space. Interpreters are available by phone.
ALT Call 2-1-1 To help someone locate shelter and transportation to shelter To pick up winter gear to distribute For information on volunteering
Israel Bayer retweeted
The Supreme Court announced it would hear a pivotal case that could decide if cities are allowed to fine or jail homeless people for sleeping outside
The case could transform homelessness policy in the United States
vox.com/scotus/2024/1/12/240…
Israel Bayer retweeted
PLS SHARE: Severe Weather Shelters are opening today at 8 PM: Call 211 or check multco.us/cold for the latest information. All sites ADA accessible. Pets welcome. No one will be turned away. Trimet (trimet.org/planner) allows free rides to shelters.
ALT Call 2-1-1 or check multco.us/cold for the latest. Information may change. Severe weather shelters open Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, at 8 p.m., until conditions improve. All sites ADA accessible. Pets welcome. No one will be turned away. Call 2-1-1 for transportation help. Trimet (trimet.org/planner) allows free rides to shelters. ▪️ Salvation Army: 5325 N Williams Ave., Portland ▪️ Cook Plaza: 19421 SE Stark St., Portland ▪️ Friendly House: 1737 NW 26th Ave., Portland ▪️ Ascension Church: 743 SE 76th Ave., Portland ▪️ Powell Shelter: 7332 SE Powell Blvd., Portland ▪️ Market Street: 120 SE Market St., Portland
Israel Bayer retweeted
Washington County adds Severe Weather Shelter capacity 1/12/2023. Hot meals provided, no one turned away, & pets okay. Walk up to Beaverton Community Center at 12350 SW 5th St or @SalvationArmyUS at 1440 SE 21stAve, Hillsboro. Learn more: wcor.us/SevereWeatherShelter.
Israel Bayer retweeted
PLS SHARE: @multco shelters will remain open for a second day as the region experiences a stretch of dangerously cold temperatures, wind and snow. The County is also opening an additional four shelters tonight, bringing the total numbers of spaces to 10: multco.us/care-when-its-cold…
Israel Bayer retweeted
Starting yesterday, any commercial building within the urban growth boundary of an Oregon city of 10k+ can convert from commercial to residential use (& with no additional parking mandate).
Less revolutionary than some states did, but small towns might be an underrated use here
New year, new laws on housing, addiction and more oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2… via @OrCapChronicle by @BenBotkin1 #orleg
I didn’t have the heart to tell the person (w out kids) making snarky comments about ppl lying to their kids about Santa Claus that at least half of parenthood is making shit up just to make it through the next 15 minutes of any given day. Generate happiness friends.
#Dadlife ❤️
Israel Bayer retweeted
Jeremy Hofmann was one of the 315 unhoused people who died in Multnomah County in 2022. His sister remembers him as someone who loved life and gave to those around him, despite lifelong struggles.
streetroots.org/news/2023/12…
Spent much of my adult life working in convenience stores during the Thanksgiving holiday. Here’s to all the healthcare workers, truck drivers, service providers, first responders and others doing time this holiday season. Thank you for you. ❤️
