Housing and Houselessness: Community self-organization is the only solution (speculation and private profit are the problem...)

Host Paul Roland speaks with mayoral candidate and urban planning activist Sarah Iannarone, Amanda Reese of Backpacks of Hope and Austin Rose of Portland Tenants United. They'll talk about the City Council's discussion on extending their declared "Housing Emergency," the Springwater Corridor houseless camp sweeps which begin tomorrow, the Terminal 1 shelter proposal and more.

Call in with your questions and comments to 503-231-8187.

Links to groups and projects on the housing/houselessness issue:

Rose City Backpacks of Hope:

https://www.facebook.com/Rose-City-Backpacks-of-Hope-834189279983258/?fref=ts

Donations of money to houseless people, especially those facing eviction:

advocacyfive@gmail.com

Portland Tenants United:

https://www.facebook.com/portlandtenantsunited

https://www.crowdrise.com/pdxtu

http://www.blackagendareport.com/portland_tenants_organize

Right To Dream Too:

http://right2dreamtoo.blogspot.com/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Right-2-Dream-Too/291307830880922

Hazelnut Grove:

https://hazelnutgrovepdx.org/

Dignity Village:

https://dignityvillage.org/

ReBuilding Center/Village Coalition:

http://www.rebuildingcenter.org/community-outreach/