Our Just Future

Where is your favorite place to read Street Roots?!

Street Roots has a goal is to raise $40K by the end of June to keep the Newspaper and Vendor Program thriving!!! You can donate by following the link in bio or on their website: streetroots.org.

If you want to share YOUR favorite place to read Street Roots on social media, you’ll receive a sticker and be entered to win one of two $100 gift certificates to ¿Por Qué No?! One winner will be chosen at random, and a second will be selected for the most creative post.

We are so grateful to longtime funders the Clark Foundation for making a multi-year commitment to invest in the work we do at Our Just Future! In a time where our local governments are cutting back on public services, grants like these help us get essential resources back into the community. This funding will support housing access and housing stability in East Portland, Gresham, and East Multnomah County. Thank you for trusting in our team!

At Our Just Future, we honor and stand with our LGBTQIA+ community – this month and every month. Our work is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves safety, dignity, and belonging.

Housing justice cannot be separated from q***r justice. This Pride Month, we reaffirm our commitment to creating spaces where LGBTQIA+ people are seen, heard, and valued.

Happy Pride!

The heat wave isn't quite over yet. Stay safe and cool!

Stay COOL! The first hot stretch of the year is on the way, but has splash pads and water play fountains open to keep you cool! The list is at portland.gov/parks/recreation/splash
(pictured: the water play feature at Dawson Park)

The City of Portland, OR has tips to keep you and your neighbors safe during hot weather:
portland.gov/united/stay-safe-during-heat

Portland Water Bureau misting stations are now on 24/7 in the following parks, through the worst of the hot weather!

• Normandale Park, 1260 NE 57th Ave
• Wilshire Park, 3550 NE Skidmore St
• Holladay Park, 1198 NE Multnomah St
• Glenhaven Park, 8000 NE Siskiyou St
• Knott Park, 2505 NE 117th Ave
• Argay Park, 3898 NE 141st Ave
• Floyd Light Park, 740 SE 106th Ave (East Portland Community Center)
• Lynchwood Park, 17301 SE Haig St
• Lents Park, 4603 SE 92nd Ave
• Mt Scott Community Center, 5527 SE 72nd Ave
• Harney Park, 8498 SE 67th Ave
• Powell Park, South of Powell on 22nd Ave
• Woodstock Park, 4701 SE 47th Ave
• McKenna Park, 6211 N Princeton St

(The Grant Park Interactive Fountain (Cleary Fountain) is out of commission indefinitely)

And don't forget to care for your trees, now through summer!. Trees are not only a vital part of Portland's aesthetic charm; they also play a critical role in combating climate change and providing essential shade and habitat. Tips and resources from Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry are at https://www.portland.gov/parks/news/2025/7/16/tips-tree-care-during-hot-weather

REMINDER!

We have a potluck that needs support this Saturday!

Saturday, June 13 @ Lilac
https://ourjustfuture.app.neoncrm.com/forms/volunteer?opportunityId=52

P.S., if you want to provide but don’t want to cook, we welcome donations of store bought or restaurant purchased dishes too!

Troutdale's Public Safety & Equity Advisory Committee (PSEAC for short) wants to help our community stay ready. Emergencies can happen when we least expect them — and when they do, first responders may not always be able to reach everyone right away. That's why the most important step any of us can take is being prepared to care for ourselves and those around us. The more of us who are ready, the faster our community recovers together.

For more information on how to stay safe, before, during, and after emergencies, visit the city's Emergency Preparedness page, where you can also sign up for county alert notifications by text, email, and phone calls.

👉 https://www.troutdaleoregon.gov/beprepared

(File photo from the U.S. Forest Service of the Eagle Creek Fire in 2017)

The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting temperatures in the 90s this Saturday, in the upper 90s on Sunday, and getting close to 100 on Monday. A key part of preparing communities for heat is getting the word out. Please help by sharing the following information and resources!

Cool spaces like libraries and malls will be open during normal hours this weekend. If someone in Portland needs help finding a cool space this weekend, they can dial 311 between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. People can also find cooling spaces in Multnomah County on the interactive cooling space map at multco.us/hot.

🍲 Share a Meal, Share the Love! * Volunteer Opportunity*
Every month we host a potluck for our shelter participants, and we’d love your help to make it extra delicious. We’re looking for volunteers to bring home-cooked or store-bought dishes — anything from hearty mains to sweet treats. Every bite you share is a reminder that our community cares. ❤️

Saturday, June 13 @ Lilac
https://ourjustfuture.app.neoncrm.com/forms/volunteer?opportunityId=52

Saturday, June 27 @ GWS
https://ourjustfuture.app.neoncrm.com/forms/volunteer?opportunityId=53

If you’d like to contribute, check out our website –
www.ourjustfuture.org. Let’s fill both plates and hearts together! If you want
to provide but don’t want to cook, we welcome donations of store bought or restaurant purchased dishes too! 🥗🍞🍪