Entries by Lisa Frack

From Shawna: Feeding Others Feeds The Soul

November 21, 2020 in , /by

For many of us, the holidays are about food. Reminiscing about family meals and recipes (creamed onions, anyone?), baking pies and decorating gingerbread houses, flipping through recipes, and sharing your results with loved ones. As you know, all that is going to look a bit different this year, thanks to COVID. The need in our […]

Reflecting on the Fourth of July

July 3, 2020 in , /by

Hi Everyone — This isn’t just any July 4th holiday, is it?  This year, this traditional holiday is an opportunity to reflect on the very meaning of our nation – and its promise. At Human Solutions, we know that building a better future depends on understanding and acknowledging our past. We are both realistic about […]

Innovative Partnership Supports Local Business and People Experiencing Homelessness during Coronavirus Crisis

May 12, 2020 in , /by

A new partnership between two East Portland nonprofits, local restaurants and the City of Portland is using a strategic approach to feed people in shelters and support struggling businesses during the economic crisis created by the coronavirus. The City is providing program funding through Prosper Portland, The Rosewood Initiative is channeling funds to struggling local […]

Jump into community – it needs you!

March 28, 2020 in , /by

Hi Friends, Once upon a time, a long, long few weeks ago (or was it a decade?), we were putting the finishing touches on an exciting gala and auction for our strong community to come together and support Human Solutions by raising their paddles and purchasing auction packages, mostly donated by generous local business partners […]

This is what community can look like.

March 17, 2020 in , , /by

I hope this message finds you well – physically and mentally – in this unprecedented moment. I am writing to share with you some impacts we are feeling from COVID-19 and how we are handling them. We have been working very closely with Multnomah County’s public health and homeless services teams and other local service […]