Kicking off the New Year

Representative Smith Warner

Update and Coming Events

Dear Friends and Neighbors, 

I hope you had a wonderful holiday season with time spent with friends, family and loved ones. As we close out one decade and begin the next, I am hugely honored to be at the helm of the Oregon House Democrats -- a group that has accomplished so much in the last 10 years. Session begins on February 3, 2020, and will speed by in a mere five weeks to conclude by March 8. I am optimistic and eager for the opportunity to create more meaningful change during this session.

As both the House Majority Leader and the representative for Northeast Portland, Maywood Park and Parkrose, I look forward to another year of working for you. If you would like to meet with me or my staff, or invite us to attend an event, please send me an email at rep.barbarasmithwarner@oregonlegislature.gov or call my office at (503) 986-1445. 


TOWN HALL ALERT

After a well-attended constituent gathering on December 2nd (see photo), I’m looking forward to a joint Town Hall with Senator Michael Dembrow and Rep. Alissa Keny-Guyer on Wednesday, February 1, 2020, from 3-4:30pm at the Franklin High School Library (5405 SE Woodward St, Portland). Join us for conversation and refreshments as we preview the the 2020 session. 

Dec Town Hall

HISTORIC PARKROSE NEWSLETTER

To stay up-to-date on all things Parkrose, I’d recommend signing up for the Historic Parkrose monthly newsletter here. It offers lively updates and helpful resources, so I will share a few of their highlighted events here:

Financial Planning: From Owing to Owning

The Community Investment Trust (CIT) Course “Moving from Owing to Owning” will prepare you to become a knowledgeable investor so that you can meet your financial goals. Held on two Saturdays (January 18 and January 25) from 10am to 2pm, this course is a pre-requisite to becoming an investor in the Community Investment Trust. However, you can also attend just to learn how to plan your finances better.

This course is free, but you do have to preregister. To learn more about the course and to register, visit the CIT website.

International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers Local 36

Did you know that the Oregon/SW Washington Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local 36 Union Hall is in the Historic Parkrose business district?

The object of the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers shall be to assist its membership in securing employment, to defend their rights and advance their interests as working men and women, and by education and co-operation, raise them to that position in society to which they are justly entitled.

Local 36 has a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) that is tasked with finding new applicants. Although it's currently closed to applicants, keep checking back for the next openings. They have different cycles throughout the year.

Average Journeyman wage is $50.67/hr on the check with a benefits package of $22.59/hr for a total of $73.26/hr!

Contact person for ALL THINGS APPRENTICESHIP: 

Dave Gamble, Local 36 Apprenticeship Coordinator

Office: 503-255-5124, 11145 NE Sandy Blvd

LOOKING FOR EMPLOYMENT? 

Historic Parkrose is now offering Workforce Navigation Hours with employment specialist, Mulu Terefe on Tuesdays from 9:30am - 2:00pm!

She can help you brush up your resume and find a job that is the best fit.

Make an appointment with Mulu to help you for free by emailing her at mterefe@pcc.edu!

Help for Home-based Businesses

If you would like to grow the Parkrose business you operate out of your home, you may want to talk to MESO (Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon). They have a variety of services, workshops, and financial assistance that help home-based businesses, as well as those with storefronts.

Ghazal Tayebi from MESO comes to the Historic Parkrose office every Wednesday from 10am to 2pm, so you can meet with her there, or you email her with any questions: gtayebi@mesopdx.org

EPAP Grant Applications Open

Have a great project that serves, supports or enriches East Portland? Grants applications are now being accepted by the East Portland Action Plan! Grant applications are reviewed and scored by a community-based EPAP Grant Review Committee based on the criteria listed in the application package. Grant funding is approved through consensus at the EPAP General Meeting. The Portland City Council makes the final decision. Grants can be up to 10,000 in funding, and are in the categories of General, Civic Engagement, or Municipal Partnership. Read more and apply here, and please let me know if I can be of any assistance. The deadline for submission is 2/2/2020 at midnight. 


AROUND THE COMMUNITY

What an inspiring morning I spent with Profesora Nahir Pérez, a 3rd Grade Spanish Immersion teacher at Rigler Elementary, last month. Muchisimas gracias to all of the students and community at Rigler for a first hand reminder of the great work they are doing. And sorry I didn’t get any pictures!

I also had a chance to celebrate the season in December at the Gresham Women’s Shelter and Labor’s Community Services’ “Presents for Partners.” Both of these events centered on the people being served and celebrated their humanity even in difficult times. I hope that this winter has been good to you and yours, and that you have a moment to pay it forward to those in need.

Gresham Shelter

Happy New Year,

Sig

Representative Barbara Smith Warner
House District 45

email: Rep.BarbaraSmithWarner@oregonlegislature.gov I phone: 503-986-1445
address: 900 Court St NE, H-295, Salem, OR 97301
website: http://www.oregonlegislature.gov/smithwarner