How You Can Help Displaced Oregonians
How You Can Help Displaced Oregonians
Hi, it’s Fitpro B here.
I’m sure most of you have been following the fire and smoke conditions across the west coast this week. The fires in Southern Oregon have been partially tragic and have forced 500,000 to evacuate. Many of who will not be able to return to their homes due to the amount of damage.
These displaced families are fleeing to surrounding cities, and even Portland. Seeking safe shelter and basic supplies. With the lack of federal assistance these supplies are sadly in short stock.
Luckily members of the community have been stepping up and providing grassroots relief. My partner and I are currently part of a group that has a u-haul disrupting donations across Oregon to churches, community centers, and individuals. Many supplies have already been given to families in need - but we need more help. We need your help.
We are accepting donations at Fulcrum MLK.
See below for a list of top priority items. We will accept donations at Hawthorne when it reopens.
If you’re unable to to bring in donations or would prefer to assist in this effort another way please contact me personally at brittany@fulcrumfitness.com.
Thank you for your help,
B
ITEMS YOU CAN DONATE
Water
Drinkable water is in high demand! New water filters and bottles.
Baby Products
Diapers, wipes, clean clothing, clean blankets, clean stuffed animals.
Masks
N95 masks are hard to come by but helpful for those assisting these communities.
Beding
Sleeping bags, tents, tarps, blankets.
Hygiene
Toilet paper, baby wipes, soap, shampoo, conditioner, detergent.
Cleaning
Surface cleaners, hand sanitizer, wipes, gloves, masks.
Female Products
Often under donated! Tampons, pads, and wipes are incredibly helpful!
Food
Shelf stable food. Cans, pastas, potatoes…
More Resources
Understanding Evacuation: https://multco.us/air-quality-public-health-problem/get-ready-be-set-go-evacuation-levels-explained
Sign-up for Alerts: https://www.publicalerts.org/signup
Evacuation Preparedness: https://www.readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/go-evacuation-guide/pre-evacuation-preparation-steps/
GoFund Me Donate to Oregon Fires and Help Those in Need: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/oregon-fires
Wildfire Fighter Foundation: https://wffoundation.org/
BLM Resources
BLM Resources
Black Lives Matter.
Today, tomorrow, always. We stand with our BIPOC community, and have provided resources below for those looking to educate themselves further on the BLM movement and anti-racism.
BLM Resources
Book Lists
For adults: https://www.booktable.net/black-lives-matter-reading-list
For younger readers: https://www.thechildrensbookreview.com/2020/05/black-lives-matter-book-list-for-kids-and-teens
Social Media Accounts to Follow
List of anti-racist Instagram accounts:
A few BIPOC influencers:
My picks for instagram accounts to follow:
@diversifyyournarrative
@pdx.blm.events
@dontshootpdx
@soyouwanttotalkabout (not always BLM related but I love the way they discuss social issues in easier ways to understand!)
Informative Websites
Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation, Inc. is a global organization in the US, UK, and Canada, whose mission is to eradicate white supremacy and build local power to intervene in violence inflicted on Black communities by the state and vigilantes: https://blacklivesmatter.com/
A helpful set of links put together by a high school student to help further anti-racist education or assist the BLM movement: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
Local news outlet The Mercury with a list of ways to support the black community in Portland: https://www.portlandmercury.com/blogtown/2020/06/02/28499055/things-you-can-do-to-support-the-black-community-and-promote-anti-racist-efforts
Support Local BIPOC Folx
Directory of Black-owned eateries: https://iloveblackfood.com/pdx-directory/
Black-owned companies in Portland: https://www.pdxmonthly.com/news-and-city-life/black-owned-businesses-service-directory
BIPOC Resources
Comprehensive list of therapy resources for BIPOC/Queer Folx: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dWShg0TZ7nJz5YJsCa1DyGCGTJMrUEd8du5vC6boVhs/mobilebasic
Self care for people of color after psychological trauma: http://justjasmineblog.com/self-care-for-people-of-color-after-emotional-and-psychological-trauma/
Voting Resources
Voting Resources
Have Fun, Get Fit, Go Vote!
We’ve created this voting resources page to educate and help you cast your vote in the upcoming election. To the right is a list of links for help with voting registration, candidate information, and extra educational resources regarding minority groups such as LGBTQ+ and BIPOC folks. Your voice is so important in the upcoming election, and every single vote counts.
Register to Vote
Check out Rock the Vote’s page here.
Quick links from Rock the Vote’s webpage:
Check if you are registered to vote: https://www.rockthevote.org/how-to-vote/am-i-registered-to-vote/
Register to vote: https://www.rockthevote.org/how-to-vote/register-to-vote/?source=rtv.org-mainnav
Voting FAQ’s: https://www.rockthevote.org/how-to-vote/voting-faqs/
Educate
Presidential Candidates 2020: https://ballotpedia.org/Presidential_candidates,_2020
What Political Party Am I?: https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/quiz/political-party-quiz/
Political Fact Checker (because you know that Facebook post your friend from highschool shared is BS): https://www.politifact.com/
2020 Election Transcripts: https://www.rev.com/blog/transcript-category/2020-election-transcripts
The Oregonian: https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/
OPB Political Coverage*: https://www.opb.org/politics/?utm_medium=search&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=politics%202020&utm_content=local&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqfz6BRD8ARIsAIXQCf3jjdmIvsb4_mvZZQse-HGBnH2GiwIAp-v1QqRm_sWLxIdUv5wRYqoaAjc8EALw_wcB
*Bonus, you can listen to OPB on your radio by tuning into station 91.5
Advocate
Anti-racism resources: https://massart.edu/antiracismresources
Info on voter suppression: https://www.aclu.org/news/civil-liberties/block-the-vote-voter-suppression-in-2020/
Queer the vote (LGBTQ+ resources for voting, hosted by National LGBTQ+ Task Force Action Fund): https://www.thetaskforceactionfund.org/programs/queer-the-vote/
Human Rights Campaign resources: https://www.hrc.org/resources