There’s no shortage of stories these days about “banning the bag” and the three R’s: reduce, reuse, recycle. The City of Portland and State of Oregon are even stepping up their positions on the subject by looking at eliminating plastic bags and levying a nickel fee for other bags at large grocery and other stores. [...]
PCRI is always exceptionally thankful for our supporters. Now more than ever, the businesses and individuals that provide financial and in-kind assistance for our programs, our community centers and our residents make an immeasurable difference for PCRI families. With the help of our supporters, we help ensure our residents’ success on the path from basic [...]
Community, n: an interacting population of various individuals in a common location. This definition of community describes well what PCRI offers at our three community centers in north and northeast Portland. The common locations where PCRI residents can interact as well as learn, grow and seek community referrals are Park Terrace Community Center, Margaret Carter [...]
It’s exactly this type of program that goes beyond helping homeowners, says the New York Times: “These alliances have sidestepped the plague of foreclosure.”
Part of Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives’ mission is to preserve housing in Portland. But preservation is defined in so many ways: One way PCRI preserves housing is through our Programs Department, encouraging homeownership for our residents through education for sensible financial decision making. Another way we promote preservation is by valuing our natural resources and [...]
