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  • Portland drag performers raise funds at ‘Drag the House Up!'

    Ellen Clarke

    July 26, 2023 |

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    Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

    Groups like Portland: Neighbors Welcome and Black & Beyond the Binary Collective aims to provide safe, affordable housing to people in crisis — specifically members of the LGBTQ+ community. The group partners with other local organizations to raise funds through donations and events like drag shows to help address extreme rates of homelessness and housing discrimination within the LGBTQ+ community. These groups have helped more than 200 people access housing in the past four years and are continuing to acquire funds to expand their services.

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  • Community Transitional School aims to provide academic support and stability

    Ellen Clarke

    January 25, 2023 |

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    Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

    Community Transitional School, a nonprofit school serving students experiencing poverty and homelessness, emphasizes peer support, personalized learning, and holistic services to help reduce stigma and help students succeed academically.

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