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R2S accomplishments include:
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● July 2011-Present - turned an empty lot into Right 2 Dream Too, a community where people can sleep
safely. Supported R2Dtoo in establishing its’ own organizational structure, and building leadership to run
the organization.
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● May 2012-Present - launched a Homeless Bill of Rights campaign, with the support of the Western
Regional Advocacy project and in partnership with Sisters of the Road, Street Roots, and Right 2 Dream
Too. The campaign was inspired by Rhode Island’s successful passage of a Homeless Bill of Rights.
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● Jan 2012-Present - Built a relationship with a property owner, and with the anti-eviction campaign of We
Are Oregon, to negotiate a 10 year lease on a house in NE Portland, which will be used as a housing justice
hub. Expected to open May 1st, 2013.
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● June 2012 - R2S mobilized over 200 people to pitch tents spanning five city blocks, during a 24 hour
window when it is legal to sleep on the streets of Portland because of the Grand Floral Parade. This was
our second annual Pitch A Tent campaign, drawing attention to the criminalization of survival activities,
while creating a 24 hour shelter and community block party for the houseless community and their allies.
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● November 2012 - Present - Sent monthly delegations of houseless and formerly houseless people to
network with, SLEEPS (Safe Legally Entitled Emergency Places to Sleep) a sister organization in Eugene;
met with city officials, and testified at the city council meeting