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Sisters' June E-Voice: Empowered Voices Project, PeaceRoots Award, Director and Co-founder Recognized
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Sisters Community Says Sidewalks are for Everyone

Genny receives honorary award from U of P

Monica give keynote speech at PSU
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Down here at Sisters - we're all wishing for the sun - how about you? While we wait, check out all the great stuff happening around here!
 
 
Sisters' Co-founder and Director Recognized for their Work
 
Earlier this month, Genny Nelson, Sisters' co-founder, was presented with an honorary doctorate by the University of Portland in recognition of her work to create "a world in which poverty is a memory, violence is mere history, and the brilliance and glory of every human being shines forth like the sun," as the editor of the university's Portland Magazine, Brian Doyle, so perfectly put it.

Monica Beemer, our Director, was also honored this month - by Yes! Magazine in their People We Love section. The magazine noted the significant work Monica has done to increase Sisters' visibility and relationships with our community.

Congratulations to Genny and Monica!
Lilly & Alicia at a cafe table

Beverly shares the love!

Operation Cornbread Update
All Donations
Matched 2 to 1!

So far, Operation Cornbread has brought in $22,369 toward our $25,000 goal, thanks to 377 Sisters' supporters.
 
Our Operation Cornbread campaign keeps the cornbread comin' during the summer months - and thanks to a generous pool of donors, donate today and $1 becomes $3!
 
Or, become a Sustaining Member (a group of  incredible donors who give each month to Sisters). Our goal is to add 30 NEW Sustaining Members during Operation Cornbread 2010. We're 17% of the way there already - won't you help us reach 30? You decide how much to donate each month - it's easy! Click here for more information.
 
Sisters is committed to providing good meals and a positive community for all of our customers - and with your help, we can! If you have already donated during Operation Cornbread, thank you!

Sisters' Community calls for housing

Susan and Chris say \"Sidewalks are for Everyone!\"

Systemic Change Update
Personalist Center Changes, Empowered Voices, Community Dialogues

Personalist Center Space Changes – We need your help!
In order to better support our core mission of nonviolent community organizing, we are making changes in our Personalist Center (PC). 
 
To do this we need to do some construction!  We could use the following materials and/or helpful connections to places that have these materials:
  • Sheetrock
  • Plywood for floors
  • Twelve 14 footers or 2 x 12’s
  • Windows: We have a 12 feet span that we are covering and we want at least one window that can open.  Height: 4 foot or 5 foot height, tempered, double pained, and insulated.
For more information, please contact Devin at 503-222-5694 ext. 16 or devin@sistersoftheroad.org.  Please DON’T just bring any of the above to us - contact Devin first.  Thank you! Click here to read more about these changes.
 
The Empowered Voices Media Project has begun and participants are creating amazing projects! Click here to read more about this new project at Sisters.
 
Sisters' Systemic Change Team held a Community Dialogue to engage with community members and seek input on our new changes. Read more about our first Community Dialogue here.
 
Brent says \"housing=stability=health\"

USSF Poster 2010

The Movement to End Poverty is in Full Gear
Please join us!

June 22, the United States Social Forum (USSF) begins and runs until June 26th. The USSF is a movement-building process for transformative social change. More than 20,000 people are expected!

Locally, Sisters has been very involved in the work to prepare for the USSF as part of the People's Movement Assembly (PMA's) in Portland. Nationally, the Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign (PPEHRC - of which Sisters is a member) will demand guaranteed health care and housing for everyone in the US. To read more about this exciting and necessary movement to end poverty, please click here.
Max Rameau of Take Back the Land
Max Rameau of Take Back the Land, PeaceRoots 2010 Keynote Speaker
Join Us for PeaceRoots September 18, 2010
Design Our Award!

Buy your tickets now for PeaceRoots: Growing Nonviolence and Economic Human Rights in Our Community, Saturday September 18, 2010. This event promises to be moving, informative, and fun - please join us for this inaugural celebration of nonviolence and economic human rights. Click here to learn more about PeaceRoots!

Sisters has also issued a Request for Proposals for a piece of artwork to be given to the recipient of the annual Nonviolence and Economic Human Rights Award, to be presented at PeaceRoots (the first award will be presented to our co-founder, Genny Nelson!). The deadline for submission is June 25th and the selected artist will be notified by July 7th. For more information, including how to submit your propsal, click here.
DONATE NOW
What does your donation to Operation Cornbread support?

$30 = Cornmeal for cornbread for 1 week
$60 = Brown rice for 1 month
$112 = Scrambled eggs for 1 month
$210 = Pinto beans for 1 month
$480 = Organic quinoa for 1 month
$920 = One week of groceries for the cafe

→Click here to donate now!
Here's a few upcoming community events - get out, have fun, support Sisters.  Check our Events page for all the details and even more fun!
  • June 5th - Clare Simons' Garage Sale, 6215 SW 18th Dr. in Portland
  • June 5th - Multnomah Friends Benefit Concert, doors at 5pm
  • June 27th - Deschutes Brewery 22nd Anniversary Block Party
Interested in holding your own benefit event?
Contact Heather at heatherd@sistersoftheroad.org.
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