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Portland, OR. Join us Tuesday July 27, 11am, for a rally at the Portland Building (1120 SW 5th Ave)

“Much Ad o About Money” Cast & Crew: Ted Wheeler – need PBA lobbyist/John Maher – Kaitlyn D DIrector/stage hand: Scout Z Script/Props: Lielah L & Sammy B Camera Operators: Bash, Melissa, Makalya C Still Photography and Production Support: Narci…

WRAP-UP! Organizing with artwork only works when people can access it!!

Dear WRAP Friends, WRAP’s new T-Shirt speaks to people on the streets like none we’ve ever created before. Especially those living in tents, but really everyone, feel this shirt speaks their truth and they wear it proudly when being swept—which happens…

Wednesday: Day 2 of National Welfare Rights Union’s Anniversary!

Please join us and post widely to your social media accounts! History and Celebration of the National Welfare Rights Union Wednesday, June 30th 6:00-7:30PM ET/ 3:00-4:30PM PT To join the event, follow this address: https://youtu.be/rmhxj7wDKWA See new short films about…

Denver, CO. SWEEPS week of 5/24-5/28/21

SWEEPS this week are scheduled for Tuesday 5/25 at N. Broadway, 28th and Blake St. Wednesday 5/26 at 9th and Grant Streets and 11th and Grant Streets and on Thursday 5/27 at East 18th Avenue and Pennsylvania Street and East 17th Avenue…

HB 2367 Right To Rest Act Call To Action!

Dear Right To Rest supporters, and friends, The Right To Rest Act (HB 2367 – which was originally written by WRAP’s homeless-led and accountable groups, including Right 2 Survive and Sisters of the Road in OR, CA, and CO over …

Salem, OR. Media Advisory: Right to Rest Act (HB 2367)

Media Advisory: Right to Rest Act (HB 2367) For immediate release March 2, 2021 Contact: Paul Boden | (415) 430-7358 stopthesweepspdx@gmail.com | wrap@wraphome.org Right to Rest Act (HB 2367) was reintroduced to the Oregon State Legislature. Sponsored…

The Right To Rest Act is back in action — In Oregon!!!

Hey Hey Everyone! HB 2367 introduced by Representative Campos – Co-Sponsored by Reps Grayber and Pham It is scheduled for a hearing on March 9th at 1:30 pm…..Things are moving freaking quick! As you see from the attached fact…

Action Needed: Urge Your U.S. Representative to Include Funds for Homeless Children’s Education in COVID bill

BACKGROUND: The U.S. House of Representatives will act this week and next on the education funding in President Biden’s COVID-19 package, which totals $130 billion for public schools. Currently, not a single penny is targeted to meet the educational needs…

Portland, OR. Save Hazelnut Grove

We are writing today to request your endorsement on a petition and campaign to save Hazelnut Grove. Hazelnut Grove is a self-governed tiny cabin village in North Portland. It is a community, a village, and a model for housing in…

House Keys Not Sweeps

House Keys Not Sweeps 10 Cities Join Forces to Defend OUR Humanity!! WRAP’s House Keys Not Sweeps campaign is underway. Can you help us reach our goal of $15,000 with a generous gift today? We can’t do all the work…