Sumner Association of Neighbors is open to ALL persons living or working within our boundaries and exists to foster a sense of community and to enhance the quality of life for all individuals who live, work and play here. SAN is a non-profit organization devoted to the physical and social livability of the Sumner Neighborhood and to provide an open process by which all members of the neighborhood may involve themselves in the affairs of the neighborhood. We provide opportunities for community involvement, promote local businesses, and advocate for issues of community concern. |
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Sumner Association of Neighbors (SAN)
Upcoming Scheduled
General Community Meetings
Due to COVID-19 all meetings are being held via Zoom
(A meeting link will be posted prior to meetings on our website and on our Facebook page)
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*Tuesday, March 16,2021 - 7:00 pm
Guest speaker will be an officer with Portland Police from North Precinct to talk about re-starting the NRT Team and what is currently happening within Portland Police.
Topic: Sumner General Meeting
Time: Mar 16, 2021 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Next meeting: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 - 7:00 pm
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2021 RESILIENCY GRANT
Each neighborhood within CNN received a $1,000 Resiliency Grant. Sumner chose our funds to be used for care bags to be distributed to the under served, the homeless, the elderly and anyone else in the CNN community that may be in need of common items to use and stay safe during this COVID-19 pandemic.
Each bag will include, but is not limited to: hand sanitizer, face masks, trash bags, hand warmers, two large bandaids, toothbrush and toothpaste, bottle of water, gloves, deodorant, single edge razor, shaving cream and lotion.
Each care bag will have a label attached that will indicate it is being given by the Sumner Association of Neighbors as a result of the $1,000 Resiliency Grant Fund from Central Northeast Neighbors.
We believe our care bags and their delivery will help provide support to meet the needs, goals and values of the City's Equity Toolkit for COVID-19 Relief & Recovering Efforts and strengthen our relationship with all of our neighbors.
If you would like to receive one of our Care Bags or know anyone that you would like us to give one to, please contact Ronda Johnson at the CNN office at rondaj@cnncoalition.org or the CNN Office at 503-823-3156.
We have a limited supply of Care Bags so please let us know as soon as possible.
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BPS's Shelter to Housing Continuuum
The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, the Housing Bureau and the Joint City-County Office of Homeless Services are partnering to review and retool City regulations to better address the homelessness crisis.
A range of approaches are being explored to better serve, shelter, and house Portlanders who are either experiencing — or are at risk of experiencing — houselessness. The Housing Bureau is continuing to build more apartments paired with supportive services for extremely low-income individuals and households The Joint Office of Homeless Services continues ramping up efforts to meet the increasing demand for emergency and short- term shelter, day storage and hygiene facilities. Expanding the options in the shelter-housing continuum are also being explored, such as campgrounds with tents or sleeping pods, tiny house villages, and micro-apartments with shared kitchens as well as other group living or housing arrangements.
The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability is developing proposals to change certain City Code requirements that would expand the housing and shelter options for individuals and households with extremely low incomes. Some of the solutions being explored will modify current permitting procedures, while others will require new City Code to be established.
The goals of this project are to further fair housing laws, expand the range of shelter and housing options, and improve how the regulatory environment affects for-profit, nonprofit, and public-sector-shelter and housing providers.
Project steps and timeline
Project scoping and research 2019
Code development Spring 2020
Discussion Draft and stakeholder discussion Summer 2020
Proposed Draft and Planning and Sustainability Commission hearings Fall 2020
Recommended Draft and City Council hearings February-March 2021
Effective date April 2021 (shelter-related elements) and August 2021 (group living and RV/tiny house on wheels elements)
Important links:
Tuesday, March 16 at 4:00pm
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SUMNER ASSOCIATION OF NEIGHBORS SMALL GRANT
"ROCK THE BLOCKS OF SUMNER"
As many of you may remember, Sumner submitted an application for a Small Grant through CNN (Central Northeast Neighbors) called Rock the Blocks of Sumner, however, the Grant Committee did not choose us.
Our goal continues to increase opportunities for equitable participation in neighborhood activities, building relationships and partnerships while improving livability and leadership skills of all our neighbors.
UPDATE: one of the other groups that was awarded a grant has decided not use their grant funds. Sumner was next on the list so we have been chosen to receive their grant money of $2,977.50.
PROJECTS:
A) forming a Sumner Clean Team (SCT) that will conduct a cleanup at the San Lot property (open to all Sumner neighbors.)
B) block party with a local food truck in June (open to all Sumner neighbors.)
C) neighborhood cleanup in May (open to all neighbors within the CNN boundaries.)
We are looking for volunteers to help put this altogether.
Please email Ronda Johnson for more information at rondaj@cnncoalition.org or the CNN Office at 503-823-3156 and let her know how you can help.
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In Memory of two long time Sumner neighbors,
John Bartlett and Del Gray
On November 25, 2020 John Bartlett passed away. He was such a kind man who is greatly missed by all who knew him. We will always remember John as a caring and compassionate person. John lived in Sumner for many years and as a neighbor and Sumner Board Member you would often see him out picking up trash, talking with and helping neighbors in need. He also helped with the annual neighborhood cleanup, Neighbors Night Out Against Crime, and cleaning and maintaining the San Lot. If you needed just about anything done John was always there to help. John was last active as our Crime & Safety Committee chair and you could often see him cruising the area with his dog as co-pilot. ______________________________________________________________
On December 28, 2020 Del Gray lost his battle with cancer. Del was the son of Jody Gray, a long time Sumner Board Member and neighbor. Del was born in Portland on June 28, 1955, moved to Sumner in 1964 and attended St Rita's School and Parkrose High School. His career included becoming a photographer, helping build a ship, The Lady Washington, he acquired a Columbia River's Captains license, and in later years he worked with his good friend, Don Francis at Ecotech. He also assisted his mother with the Sumner Newsletter. Del will be fondly remembered not only by his family but his friends and Sumner neighbors as a quiet and caring man of few words.
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Rocky Butte Farmers Market
is back!
Rocky Butte Farmers Market is a nonprofit in NE Portland, Oregon. Due to COVID-19 the market closed last year, but will open in 2021 once a month from June through October 2021. The link provided will give you the dates, times and location.
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Sumner Sun Newsletter
Our last two electronic newsletters have been well received by neighbors. We are able to include much more information, making it more attractive and easier to read. If you or someone you know would prefer to receive a hard copy in the mail, please let us know by contacting Ronda Johnson and we will be happy to send one. Future meeting reminders and announcements may also be posted this way along with posts on our website,
Facebook and via email.
Your email address will be kept confidential and will not be given out to anyone. You may sign up to receive announcements on our website or contact Ronda Johnson at 503-823-3156 or at rondaj@cnncoalition.org
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Graffiti Removal Program
City of Portland
There have been neighbors asking about graffiti removal from buildings here in Sumner so I thought this was a good time to publish how to keep our neighborhood looking good. The City of Portland is dealing with a large number of people asking for graffiti removal throughout the city. This link will provide information about the program and include links on how to report it.
Some neighborhoods have a graffiti committee that reports to this site. Do you think it would be a good idea if Sumner had a graffiti committee and would you be willing to be on it?
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Tips for Cleaning Up Your Yard and Garden for Spring!
Spring begins on March 20, 2021 - now is
the perfect time to give your garden and
your yard some attention.
Pick up the obvious stuff first like litter, dog waste, fallen branches, and remember to always wear gloves.
Take a rake to your lawn. Removing dead leaves, twigs and pine cones will help keep your lawn nice and healthy going into spring.
Clean up your garden beds. Use a pair of scissors or small garden shears to remove dead leaves and stalks from perennial plants and ornamental grasses and pull out any dead annuals you plan to replace. You might also fertilize more established perennials by laying down some compost around the roots.
Take a good look at your tools. Now is a good time to inspect all your tools, like your lawnmower, hedge trimmer, rakes, shovels, and garden shears. Make sure all the blades are sharp and rust-free and look for signs of wear.
Prune dead branches from shrubs and trees. If you are not sure how to prune, look up pruning guidelines for your perennial plans, shrubs and trees
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These are just a few steps you can take to get your yard summer-ready. If you are not sure what needs to be done, do not hesitate to get professional advice from your local nursery or landscaping company.
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Street Roots
Rose City Resource
Street Roots is the publisher of the Rose City Resource, the most comprehensive list of services for people experiencing homelessness and poverty in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties.
Beginning in the pages of the Burnside Cadillac in the 1990's and Street Roots newspaper in 1999, the Rose City Resource became a pocket-sized booklet in 2007. In 2010, Street Roots transformed the guide into a twice-yearly edition.
Street Roots launched a digital edition in April 2020 to track the frequently shifting services during COVID-19.
The CNN office at 4415 NE 87th Ave has a limited supply of the booklet. If you would like one, please call the office at 503-823-3156 or email Ronda Johnson at rondaj@cnncoalition.org
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Informed Delivery® by USPS®
Have you ordered something online and are anxiously awaiting it to be delivered. USPS offers a free service called Informed Delivery by USPS. Once you sign up you can manage, track packages and receive USPS tracking updates.
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Portland Street Response Pilot Hits Streets in Lents on Feb 16
The pilot for the Portland Street Response (PSR), an innovative non-police response to assist people experiencing houselessness or a behavioral/mental health crisis, hits the streets for the first time on Tuesday, February 16th. Beginning at 10 am, the team will start taking calls dispatched from 911 to offer an alternative to police for people suffering mental and behavioral health challenges.
The team includes a program manager, a firefighter/paramedic, a mental health crisis clinician, and two community health workers. Each team member trained for the past month to prepare for calls. The team has been walking the Lents neighborhood, the pilot location, to introduce themselves to business owners and community members and to explain how they will aid Lents neighbors in crisis.
Lents was designated as the pilot location because it is not supported with many existing resources and services; additionally, the volume of mental and behavioral health calls in Lents is outpacing the growth of similar calls in other parts of the city. The team initially will be available Monday through Friday from 10 am to 6 pm. After six months, a second team will be added to cover the same area and to expand services to nights and weekend. By 2022, the program will ramp up to include more teams and coverage to locations across the city.
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Portland Police Launch Team
to Investigate Shootings
The Associated Press
Published: 20 February 2021
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland police said Friday they’ve created a specialized team of officers and detectives to focus full time on shooting investigations in response to a jump in gun violence in the last year.
The Enhanced Community Safety Team will be comprised of three sergeants, 12 officers and six detectives, The Oregonian/OregonLive reported. They’ll staff a seven member on-call unit to respond to shooting scenes, examine evidence, interview witnesses and do immediate follow-up investigations.
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Newsletters are published February, April, August & October.
1/8 page: $20
1/4 page: $35
Half Page: $70
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Thank you to all healthcare workers, first responders and essential workers for risking your life and health during this pandemic. You have changed the world. Where would we be without you. Stay safe and stay strong. You are appreciated more than you will ever know.
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Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler announces new bureau assignments for commissioners as of Dec 23 2020
*Mayor Ted Wheeler
City Budget Office
Office of Management and Finance
Office of Government Relations
Office of the City Attorney
Portland Police Bureau
Prosper Portland
Portland Bureau of Emergency Management
Office of Equity and Human Rights
Office of Violence Prevention
*Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty
Portland Bureau of Transportation
Portland Fire & Rescue
Office of Community and Civic Life
*Commissioner Mingus Mapps
Portland Water Bureau
Bureau of Environmental Services
Bureau of Emergency Communications
*Commissioner Carmen Rubio
Portland Parks & Recreation
Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Office of Community Technology
*Commissioner Dan Ryan
Portland Housing Bureau
Bureau of Development Services
Joint Office of Homeless Services
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Do you need a Notary Public?
Central Northeast Neighbors can help you. We have Ronda Johnson and she is able to help you with this. Please contact her for more information about doing curb side notaries during Covid-19 quarantine.
Contact Ronda at 503-823-2780.
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Sumner Association of Neighbors Boundaries
We are the smallest neighborhood in the city of Portland.
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Sumner Association of Neighbors (SAN) Board
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Yvonne Rice..............................................Chair, Land Use, Parks & Open Spaces
Karen McAninch...........................................................................................V Chair
Virginia Petersen.......................................................................................Secretary
Janet Shannon..........................................................................................Treasurer
Committee Chairs:
Ronda Johnson..........................................................................................Publicity
Dave Ganslein................................................................Land Use//Transportation
Members at Large:
Henry Shannon, David Wiens, Hannah Lewis, Donna Moir
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