Join the CAT Board meeting to learn more about current and future advocacy efforts by tenants
ZOOM LINK
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Board Packets can be found on the CAT website
https://www.oregoncat.org/board-of-directors-updates
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We are having a Renters Rights Workshop at Parkrose High School.
Renters Rights Workshop at Cedar Mills Library hosted by the CAT Education Team.
CAT Policy and Advocacy Committee Kick-Off
Thursday, March 14 · 12:00 – 1:20pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/sos-hxuy-aeu
February CAT Board Meeting
ZOOM LINK
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Board Packets can be found on the CAT website
https://www.oregoncat.org/board-of-directors-updates
Housing Opportunity Day
Register at: Bit.ly/2024ORHousing
Please join CAT February 8th at the Housing Opportunity Day sponsored by Oregon Housing Alliance, Housing Oregon, the Oregon IDA Initiative and Residents Organizing for Change for…
Housing Opportunity Day
Thursday Feb. 8, 11:00am-4:30pm
In-person at the State Capitol in Salem
We will call on Legislators to support policies and investments that advance our vision of stable, affordable housing for all Oregonians. Our 2024 advocacy priorities include:
Rent assistance to prevent homelessness
Funding to prevent closure of homeless shelters
Individual Development Accounts (IDAs)
Preservation of affordable housing
REGISTER HERE by Friday, January 26
Registering as soon as you can gives them the best change to pair you with your legislators.
Tentative Agenda
Full details will be emailed to participants
8:00am-9:30 | (Optional) House & Senate Housing Committee Hearings
11:00am-1:00pm | Lunch & Orientation
1:30-4:30pm | Meetings with legislators
Join the CAT Tenant Cohorts:
Meet at the CAT Office January 25th at 6pm
Community Alliance of Tenants Address: 1320 NE 63rd Ave. Portland, OR 97213
Join us for food, friendship, and advocacy skill-building. We'll discuss the 2024 Legislative Agenda and prep for the Feb 8th Lobby Day, plus distribute tech equipment for our work
Contact: Alexis at 971-706-3393 or email alexis@oregoncat.org. to RSVP or for any questions
January CAT Board Meeting
ZOOM LINK
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Board Packets can be found on the CAT website
https://www.oregoncat.org/board-of-directors-updates
The board meets to discuss fiduciary, policy and human resource issues of CAT. Every fourth Monday.
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The board meets to discuss fiduciary, policy and human resource issues of CAT. Every fourth Monday.
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The board meets to discuss fiduciary, policy and human resource issues of CAT. Every fourth Monday.
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The board meets to discuss fiduciary, policy and human resource issues of CAT. Every fourth Monday.
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Renters’ Rights 101 for Washington County
Date: Thursday September 21st, 2023
Time: 6-7:30pm
Language: English
Zoom registration Link:https://tinyurl.com/2vw9jadz
The board meets to discuss fiduciary, policy and human resource issues of CAT. Every fourth Monday.
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/dbw-ydrf-hqh
Or dial: +1 812-777-8583 PIN: 175461587
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/dbw-ydrf-hqh?pin=8964431872420
Learn about tenant Rights and Rent Cap policy from attorney Troy Pickard.
Renters' Rights & Rent Increases
Registration for Zoom https://tinyurl.com/yc6fnm9z
Monday August 21st, 12-1pm
Language: English
The board meets to discuss fiduciary, policy and human resource issues of CAT. Every fourth Monday.
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/dbw-ydrf-hqh
Or dial: +1 812-777-8583 PIN: 175461587
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/dbw-ydrf-hqh?pin=8964431872420
The board meets to discuss fiduciary, policy and human resource issues of CAT. Every fourth Monday.
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/dbw-ydrf-hqh
Or dial: +1 812-777-8583 PIN: 175461587
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/dbw-ydrf-hqh?pin=8964431872420
Join Community Alliance of Tenants’ regional staff to learn the latest in landlord-tenant law, and what you need to know to stay safe and stable in the home you rent!
Join the Rental Service Commission Listening Session! The Rental Services Commission wants to hear about your experiences or concerns with the rental market in Portland. Register to attend and provide public testimony. If you are unable to attend, you will still have the option to submit written testimony.
In person and virtual testimony options available.
Individuals who are unable to provide testimony due to the number of registered speakers may submit written testimony to:
Tawnya.Harris@portlandoregon.gov
Written testimony is limited to 530 words.
Register to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7vreZyPEQbW0_2LxwjTEHw#/registration
More information here: https://www.portland.gov/phb/rental-services/events/2023/6/7/rental-services-commission-listening-session
Home Forward will accept online applications for our Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waitlist from 9AM on June 5, 2023 until 11:59PM on June 9, 2023. The waitlist for this popular program only opens every few years, so please don’t miss this opportunity to apply!
Visit our website at www.homeforward.org to learn more about the Housing Choice Voucher program and the application process, as the date approaches.
For more information, visit the Frequently Asked Question page here: https://www.homeforward.org/housing-choice-voucher-section-8-waiting-list-opening/
Home Forward aceptará solicitudes en línea para nuestra lista de espera de vales de elección de vivienda de la sección 8 desde las 9 a. m. del 5 de junio de 2023 hasta las 11:59 p.m junio 9, 2023. La lista de espera se abre cada pocos años, por favor no pierda la oportunidad de aplicar.
Visite nuestro sitio web www.homeforward.org para obtener más información sobre el programa de vales de elección de vivienda y el proceso de solicitud.
Para obtener más información, visite la página de preguntas frecuentes aquí (inglés): https://www.homeforward.org/housing-choice-voucher-section-8-waiting-list-opening/
The board meets to discuss fiduciary, policy and human resource issues of CAT. Every fourth Monday.
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/dbw-ydrf-hqh
Or dial: +1 812-777-8583 PIN: 175461587
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/dbw-ydrf-hqh?pin=8964431872420
Join the Tenant Protections Team as they talk about the new eviction protections passed through House Bill 2001 in the Oregon Legislature, and how these laws can keep you housed after you receive an eviction notice.
Language: English and ASL
Link to sign up via Zoom: https://bit.ly/3nq2pJe
Housing is on the ballot again! May 16, 2023 voters in Multnomah County will have the opportunity to ensure every single person in eviction court has legal representation. Vote YES, on Eviction Representation for All (Measure 26-238) to keep people housed. Reminder that you should have received your ballot already - and you do not need to wait until May 16th. You can drop it at any of the ballot drop-off sites listed below.
Ballots can be delivered to any Oregon Official Ballot Drop Site until 8:00 PM on Election Day. Voters who are in line at 8:00 PM may drop off their ballot.
Here’s a list of ballot drop off sites: https://www.multco.us/elections/official-ballot-drop-sites
Community Alliance of Tenants is teaming up with the Eviction Representation for All campaign in the closing days of the campaign to educate voters about this important opportunity to fund lawyers for every tenant who lands in eviction court through Measure 26-238 in Multnomah County.
We’ll get started at Wellington Park (66th Avenue and Skidmore St in Portland). No experience needed, campaign folks will tell you everything you need to know to successfully canvass.
Find campaign folks in the yellow hats & shirts! Make sure you have the app MiniVAN ready to use on your phone and dress for the weather - it’s gonna be a hot one!
If you plan to join, sign up here on the ERA website: https://www.eratenants.org/calendar/wellington
GRESHAM TENANTS - Join Community Alliance of Tenants & Home Forward to learn your rights as a renter, and some of the new eviction protections passed in the Oregon Legislature this year with HB 2001 .
25$ GIFT CARDS RAFFLE AND SNACKS & DRINKS FAMILY AND FRIENDS WELCOME.
Space is limited! Registration required: https://bit.ly/3nylTv1
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
The Fair Shot budget roadshow is a series of public events across the state where our state legislators, who make decisions about what will be included in the state’s budget, will listen to the public’s input. It’s our best opportunity to directly tell Oregon lawmakers why the $100 million in rent assistance in Fair Shot’s People’s Budget MUST be passed!
Register to testify HERE.
Find the testimony template HERE.
Find key talking points HERE.
The Fair Shot budget roadshow is a series of public events across the state where our state legislators, who make decisions about what will be included in the state’s budget, will listen to the public’s input. It’s our best opportunity to directly tell Oregon lawmakers why the $100 million in rent assistance in Fair Shot’s People’s Budget MUST be passed!
Register to testify HERE.
Find the testimony template HERE.
Find key talking points HERE.
A special election is coming up in Multnomah County where voters will decide whether to pass Eviction Representation for All, Measure 26-238 and vote in a new County Commissioner.
To be eligible to vote in the May 16th special election you must be registered at least 21 days before. You can register now online HERE or you can visit the Multnomah County Elections Division at 1040 SE Morrison St., Portland, OR 97214.
Learn about big changes new Tenant Protections passed in the Oregon Legislature with HB 2001, and other key information to keep yourself safe as a renter in Washington County.
Join the CAT Team live on Zoom HERE or catch the livestream at Facebook.com/OregonCATs.
