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Do you want to be an effective advocate for change and sharpen your campaigning skills? Social Justice & Civic Leadership Training Register for our 2008 Social Justice and Civic Leadership Trainings: 503 280 2626
July 26, August 23, and October 11, Saturdays from 10 am –2 pm All sessions at the Urban League Multicultural Center (Lunch included) 5325 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd (and Killingsworth) Sponsored by The Urban League of Portland, Organizing People, Activating Leaders (OPAL) and Multnomah County Health Equity Initiative, the Social Justice and Civic Leadership Training is a three-session training and networking opportunity aimed at African Americans and others who are community activists or leaders, recently inspired by local or national elections and want to take it to the next level, concerned about an issue or problem in their community or who want to be an effective advocate for policy change. The sessions are free of charge. ¨ Understanding Social Movements –July 26 A history of social movements such as the civil rights movement, and the keys to successful social change then and now.
¨ Tackling inequity through Policy change – August 23 Exploring power analysis dynamics: why inequities exist and who benefits? How political and economic systems work and how we have the most impact.
¨ Building a Community Campaign—October 11 Developing the strategies and skills for change, including lobbying legislators/elected officials.
Participants can register for single sessions; a commitment to attend all three is preferable. To register contact: Midge Purcell at the Urban League of Portland , 503 280 2626 or on mpurcell@ulpdx.org. Register online at www.ulpdx.org PARTICIPATE IN A STUDY OF SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center and the Boston VA are conducting a research study for women who have recently been sexually assaulted. If you are a woman over the age of 18 who has been sexually assaulted in the past 4 weeks you may be eligible to participate. Reimbursement is provided for study involvement. If interested, please call Maria at (857) 364-6027 or email study.technician@gmail.com. You will not be asked any questions about the assault when calling or emailing. First World Conference of Women’s Shelters Taking place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada this September! For more information, see: http://www.womenshelter.ca/home_en.php Support Groups ARMS ARMS (Abuse Recovery Ministry and Services) is starting two new domestic violence support groups. One is in Canby every Monday from 7 – 8:30 and offers child care, the other one is in Gresham on Tuesday from 7-8:30. For more information, please contact Regina Rosann at 503-846-9284 or Toll-free:866-262-9284. ALL Genders QUEER Domestic Violence Support Group The Sexual & Gender Minority Services Program began a new group on April 1st, 2008. The group is held every Tuesday from 6-8pm. To register, please call or e-mail Melissa Adams, Sexual and Gender Minority Services Coordinator at Bradley-Angle House at 503.232.7805 x 3 or Toll Free at 877-891-7741, or e-mail melissaa@bradleyangle.org Council for Prostitution Alternatives, Inc. Drop-in Centers Every Saturday from 1:20 to 4:30 pm at Metropolitan Community Church- 2400 NE Broadway, Portland TriMet # 9 and # 7 Every Wednesday from 1:30 to 4:30 pm at Housing Transition Projects- 1910 SE 11th, Portland TriMet # 70 For more information, please call: 971-275-5271
Self Defense Classes Friday, July 25 6 pm - 10 pm Contact PREPARE Portland for more information: PREPARE Portland Second Saturday- What Women Need to Know about Divorce Explore the legal, financial, psychological, and social issues of divorce and discover community resources available to help. Talk to other women experiencing similar life changes, and receive professional advice from experts. The class is at PCC on the second Saturday of each month from 8:30-1. For more information, contact the Women's Educational Forum at 503-803-4057 or e-mail secondsaturday1@gmail.com. There is a $45 fee to cover materials and snacks, but this can be waived if approved in advance. Parent and Child Community Playgroups Free for all families and children ages Birth-5. http://www.clackamasfamilies.org. To register, call Wendy at 503-655-8601. Free Mammograms Women without health insurance can now get free mammograms in the east Portland area. Adventist Medical Center received a $50,000 grant from the National Breast Cancer Foundation and they have decided to use the money for free exams. An Adventist spokesperson says it's an answer for a growing population without adequate health coverage. Women 40 years and older who do not have health insurance and have not had a mammogram in more than one year should call Adventist at (503) 251-6245.
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