Right 2 Dream Too

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Right 2 Dream Too is 13 years old today! Founded on World Homeless action day in 2011, after months of planning. Though the city was distracted by the Occupy encampment, it was only a matter of hours before the Bureau of Development Services responded to complaints from a developer. R2DToo was fined by the city every month, racking up $30,000 before our pro bono lawyer helped us sue the city. This lawsuit led to a settlement which resulted in cancelation of the fines and eventual City sanction to operate our non-profit, democratic, low barrier shelter. So much more has transpired over these 13 years. We only exist today because of the support of all the Dreamers (members of R2DToo), and community support! This year we faced the possibility of shutting down due to lack of funds. Thankfully, dedicated community members came through with large and small donations. Thank you to everyone who has played a part in this vital community organization! You are too many to name. ❤️

Grants Pass v. Johnson is a case about the criminalization of poverty. The Supreme Court is considering whether city ordinances that punish the status of being homeless impose “cruel and unusual punishment” in violation of the Eighth Amendment.

Sisters of the Road, along with Oregon Food Bank, Cascade AIDS Project, Hygiene4All, Community Alliance of Tenants : Alianza Comunitaria de Inquilinxs, Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, Habitat for Humanity Portland Region, Portland May Day Coalition, Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon, PDX Saints Love, Rogue Retreat, ROSE Community Development, Springfield Eugene Tenant Association, SquareOne Villages, Street Books, and Welcome Home Coalition, filed a brief of amici curiae (friends of the court). We want to emphasize to the Court that homelessness is an involuntary condition, criminalization of homelessness is an excessive punishment, not a solution, and local governments have tools at their disposal other than criminalization.

Read the full document by visiting the link here: https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/23/23-175/306657/20240403153157627_23-175%20Amicus%20Brief%20of%20Oregon%20Food%20Bank%20et%20al..pdf?ltclid=132e92d0-06b5-4756-8c8c-ecb836ba53df

Thank you to everyone who has already supported. Keep spreading the word! R2DToo is 100 percent volunteer. We can't do it without you. Together we have made a huge difference for more than a decade.

Portland nonprofit homeless shelter running out of funds A longstanding resource for the houseless community says they’re running out of funds fast.

https://www.opb.org/article/2024/04/08/right-2-dream-too-portland-money-fundraising/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=First%20Look%20April%209%202024&utm_content=First%20Look%20April%209%202024%20CID_5c16aca5051332ded09bfb1e755cda06&utm_source=firstlook&utm_term=Learn%20more

One of Portland’s oldest homeless villages is running out of money Right 2 Dream Too is a village of tiny homes and shelters run by more than a dozen unhoused people. It has less than two months' worth of operating revenue left.

R2DToo needs your support. Please share and donate if you can. Every dollar you donate, up to $10,000, will be matched!

Donate to Help Right 2 Dream Too Stay Open!, organized by Danielle Klock Right 2 Dream Too (R2DToo) is urgently running out of money and needs your help to st… Danielle Klock needs your support for Help Right 2 Dream Too Stay Open!

Every first Friday, Our Streets will be with us providing amazing hot soup and chatting with the community about their experiences.

We are in Lents Park every Friday night with a hot meal, coffee & cocoa, hygiene supplies, and access to community health workers to assist you towards shelter and housing navigation, detox referrals, ID replacement, and many other resources. (92nd/Holgate from 5pm-7pm)

If you’d like to help out, our Amazon wishlist is a great way to be involved! Coffee, Cocoa, and Cider are a favorite during this time!

Link 🔗

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3TR56PAWC4HDM?ref_=wl_share

As headlines and public attention have focused on addressing the homelessness crisis, it’s become hard to know what policies actually make a difference. In two weeks, Street Roots' Executive Director Kaia Sand will join a panel hosted by to share ideas for what's truly effective and what’s creating meaningful, long-lasting solutions.

In this webinar, you will hear from experts doing the work on the ground about what programs are truly effective, and how we can address this crisis with real and long lasting solutions.

Please join us for PolicyTalks:
Monday, Feb, 26, 5:30 to 7 p.m. (virtual webinar)
RSVP at portlandforall.org/policytalks.

Panelists include: Portland State Associate Professor and Director of PSU's Homelessness Research & Action Collaborative Dr. Marisa Zapata, Housing Advocate and former Executive Director of JOIN Shannon Singleton, and Street Roots' own Executive Director Kaia Sand.

NEWS RELEASE: Multnomah County shelter response expands with four additional sites Jan. 13 amid life-threatening cold, snow Community volunteers needed; snow, dangerous cold, winds could linger for days

Ground Score Association workers are organizing a warming shelter this weekend Saturday through Monday hours are 8am to 5pm. If you need a warm spot to get some coffee, hot chocolate, snacks and community STOP BY.

This is a volunteer organized event, if you have time and would like to help out or donate items: Hand warmers, sugar, creamer, hot chocolate, apple cider, blankets, coats, tarps, gloves, socks, hats, snacks.. please note we have refrigeration and a microwave. We need pet food and pet coats as well.

Volunteers or donations Contact Angela GSA's GLITTER Program Manager at
[email protected]

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Lents Community Wellness Fairs
Every Monday 10am-2pm

Location: 4244 SE 91st Ave, Portland OR.

This week will be very cold, with possible snow this weekend. We encourage our neighbors to come and access shelter referrals and information to stay safe.

Showers
Haircuts
Hygiene
Hot Meal
Clothing
OHP Assistance
ID Replacement
Pet Food
Narcan
Substance Use Recovery
Referrals
Shelter Referrals
Housing Navigation Assistance

For more information:
www.pdxsaintslove.org

Provided by:
PDX Saints Love - Portland Street Response
Cultivate Initiatives - The Pilgrim Church
Our Streets PDX - Portland Mission - Care Oregon

We loved having Our Streets next to us so much that we made it an ongoing event! Every first Friday, Our Streets will be with us providing amazing hot soup and chatting with the community about their experiences.

We are in Lents Park every Friday night with a hot meal, coffee & cocoa, hygiene supplies, free haircuts, and access to community health workers to assist you towards shelter and housing navigation, detox referrals, ID replacement, and many other resources. (92nd/Holgate from 5pm-7pm)

Due to significant drop in temperature and possibility of snow, we have updated our Amazon wish list for high priority needs: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3TR56PAWC4HDM?ref_=wl_share

You can also drop off supplies at any of our outward facing events!

❄️🧥COAT DRIVE🧥❄️

Supporting Our Society - SOS Is having their 10th annual winter weather essentials distribution event which is open to the public on Saturday December 2nd from 11-2.

SOS's mission is to provide resources and opportunities in a responsive manner that will build stronger communities, promote equality, and empower individuals and their families. Event details below.

Learn more about SOS: https://supportingoursociety.org/

It's Friday and it's a SOAKER! ☔️
But we're still coming out to be in community with you all!

We are super grateful to have Our Streets out with us tonight making hot soup for our neighbors! We will have haircuts, hot food, some music, and some supplies to keep neighbors safe and warm through this next week!

If you'd like to support this meal or future meals like it, visit us online at:
www.pdxsaintslove.com

SLEEPING BAG DRIVE FOR R2DTOO:
There are some excellent deals right now on high-quality sleeping bags that will keep our guests warm in this frigid night air. The Coleman site is having a 40 percent off sale. This is one of the tried-and-true bags that is roomy and warm. We'll post a link to another equally great bag in the comments, and to the most economical but good bag. It's important to note that very few folks like the mummy bags - too constricting and no room to tuck in personal items for safeguarding.
https://www.coleman.com/sleeping-bags-beds/sleeping-bags-by-temp/heritage-big-and-tall-sleeping-bag/SAP_2000008710.html

Y'all have plans this Friday? If not, consider giving us a hand at our Community Gathering from 5 - 8! Signup at rahabs-sisters.org/volunteer or at the link in our bio.

Wondering what to donate to support Right 2 Dream Too? We can always use cash donations to pay for the overhead (garbage, port-o-potties, and laundry are the big expenses). And we are happy to receive material donations: Hot Hands, Paper plates/cups/bowls disposable utensils, ground coffee, cold weather sleeping bags, other winter gear!

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October 10th, 2011

It's our anniversary!!! 12 years ago today a rag tag group of activists called Right 2 Survive set up a "rest area" on 4th and W Burnside.

Our bags get a lot of use and frequent washes. We put out the call for help mending them and our community answered. These sweet patches are another way that our community feels your love ❤️
We'll be reaching out to some more mending volunteers now that the weather is turning chilly and rainy.
We are also looking for volunteers in many other capacities - laundry support (folding) and fundraising are two areas we could use some help! Send us a message if you have the time and inclination to support R2DTOO