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We are in a crisis situation!

Wages remain low while housing becomes more and more expensive, throwing many low income people and families into deeper poverty. This causes many people to be /or about to be homeless. Affordable housing is in short supply creating additional stress, over burdening the community as a whole and creating friction between the housed and unhoused. This is not just a urban situation. People of color, migrants, the elderly and disabled people are disproportionally affected.

In light of these problems we are asking the Governor and the Oregon Legislature to do the following things:
• Declare a statewide Housing State of Emergency 
• Stop the inhumane and unconstitutional sweeps when there is no place for people to go
• We demand affordable housing for all
• We demand an end to the targeting of homeless people by the police
• We demand basic services, water, trash, and toilets
• We demand that self-governing, peer run, innovative communities are allowed

You may join us in many ways, from walking the whole way with us to attending many of the events (some still being finalized) along the way.

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Give Us Shelter! A Walk to Salem for Housing Justice

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Our state is facing a crisis! Wages remain low while housing becomes more and more expensive, throwing many low income people and families into deeper poverty. This causes many people to be or about to be homeless. Affordable housing is in short supply over burdening the community as a whole and creating friction between the housed and unhoused. This is not just an urban situation. People of color, migrants, the elderly, and disabled people are disproportionally affected.

In light of these problems we are asking the Governor and the Oregon Legislature to do the following things:

You may join us in many ways, from walking the whole way with us to attending many of the events (some still being finalized) along the way. If you'd like to walk or help out in other ways, please fill out our registration form!

May 23

Come to our SEND OFF CELEBRATION from 6 pm to 8 pm at Glenwood Park, SE 88th and SE Claybourne. There will be music, food, and speeches!

If you're walking, please arrive at 5pm for signing up, training, etc.
May 24

Leave Portland at 9 am walking to Gladstone (9.6 miles).
May 25

Leave Gladstone at 9 am walking to Oregon City. Then take a bus along a dangerous stretch of 99E to Canby. Finish up the day walking to Barlow. (5 miles.)
May 26

Leave Barlow at 9 am walking to Woodburn (9.2 miles).
May 27

Leave Woodburn at 9 am walking to Brooks (10 miles).
May 28

Leave Brooks at 9 am walking to Salem (9 miles).
May 29

Rally at 9 am in front of the capitol, then enter to lobby our representatives and attend the Housing and Human Services committee meeting. (Rides home to be arranged.)

How to participate

There are many ways to participate, from walking all the way with us and attending our evening of May 23 Send Off Celebration AND our May 29 Rally and Lobby Day.

In any case you will need to register with us so we can plan for food, shelter, and other important things.

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