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Breaking the News Cycle: Don’t believe everything you read – even this

The state of current newsrooms only exacerbates challenges in covering nuanced issues like crime and poverty. In spite of these challenges, there are ways for you to stay vigilant and navigate today’s media landscape.

Supreme Court to Hear Oregon Case Regarding Homeless Rights to Rest 

The City of Grants Pass v. Johnson, Gloria, et. al will weigh in on the constitutionality of both the Blake v. City of Grants Pass and Martin v. Boise decisions. The stakes are high.

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Sisters Has A New Home

Sisters of the Road is officially the new owner of the House of Louie in Old Town Chinatown!

For the next two years, we will renovate and design our new home to meet our unique needs and wants.

Our Vision

Sisters of the Road is a social justice organization that uplifts the dignity and autonomy of people experiencing poverty through low/no-cost meals, education and training, a barter work program, advocacy, and a welcoming community space for all.

What we’re up to

‼ This is not only happening in our city, but across the nation. Sign up for testimony for Mayor Wheeler’s revised camping ordinance to let them know that fines and jail are NOT the solution. City Council - Agenda item 320 Thursday, April 18
We are pleased to announce the next installment of our Community Voices series ⚖️ Learn about the role and function of the Multnomah County District Attorney’s office in our local legal system with representatives from the office, and come prep
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 Amen
📣✨ Interested in working for Sisters? We are looking for a Major Gifts Coordinator to join our fundraising team 💫 The Major Gifts Coordinator advances a strong donor base that fosters long-term engagement in Sisters of the Road. 👉The deadline to
Our communities are not safer with this bill. By passing HB 4002, Oregon lawmakers are putting vulnerable members of our community in an impossible situation. We need more resources and solutions that address the root causes of addiction and pove
Portland has the highest downtown vacancy rate of any large city in the nation. While big business and property owners blame homelessness and crime, we can't help but question how much the 11% annual rise in rent contributes to vacancies. And resear

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