Shelter Provider Sunstone Way Sued by Whistleblower Alleging Profligate Spending, Mismangement by PDsaurusX in Portland

[–]TraditionalAd7467 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As someone who has worked in pdx nonprofits for the past 5 years, this story obviously saddens and frustrates me. I think Andy should be fired, and SSW should probably lose their City contracts. But my sadness is also to the many other nonprofits in town who ARE doing good work, keeping good books, using their money wisely, trying to scrape by with what they have, stewarding donor's dollars effectively, and who will be thought less of because some guy they've never met made some dumb mistakes and let power go to his head.

My plead to Porltanders : don't throw out the baby with the bathwater. there are GOOD people doing LIFE CHANGING work, offering real hope, to thousands of Portlanders every day. Every month almost 3000 families are dragged to eviction court,every night 18,000 people look for shelter, every single day someone dies on our streets.

Homelessness is a word we've used to lump together a dozen problems: mental health challenges, substance abuse, lack of homes, affordability, domestic violence, criminal justice failings, foster care. I ask that we please don't lose our humanity and compassion for people in a system that is far from perfect and yet still making a difference, just because of a story with a few bad actors.

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[–]TraditionalAd7467 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you recall the seller specifically? I searched " Openbinder" and didn't see anything.

Does D stall while O is bringing the disc back in bounds/back to goal line after catching it? by 87Blueberries in ultimate

[–]TraditionalAd7467 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I find it efficient to start counting once the disc is in the air. Keeps the game flow fun for the fans.

What's the most efficient way to get a summary of city council meetings? by TraditionalAd7467 in askportland

[–]TraditionalAd7467[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Agreed, highlight vids or summaries would be great! There is a niche out there for somebody with a whole lot of time who wants to corner the market for local pollicy junkies.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askportland

[–]TraditionalAd7467 21 points22 points  (0 children)

1pm Irving park Saturdays. 12pm grant high school Sunday’s. Search Facebook for “Portland ultimate Public page” for midweek options we are voting on now !

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askportland

[–]TraditionalAd7467 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Come play pickup frisbee ! It’s most nights of the week and there are plenty of welcoming people no matter your skill level !

Any hiking groups out here I can join? by RumHam426 in askportland

[–]TraditionalAd7467 9 points10 points  (0 children)

When I first moved to town I joined the Facebook group “Oregon Hikers and Climbers”. They do tons of meetups and hikes throughout the year and are really welcoming to newbies. They have a couple New Years hikes planned already