Social Justice Organization Activity by dejajohnson5 https://padlet.com/dejajohnson5/jn27u4bnavn8k4fj OPAL; Portland, Oregon en-us 2021-03-14 23:41:54 UTC 2021-03-15 00:34:54 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f68e.png OPAL -Organizing People/Activating Leaders dejajohnson5 https://padlet.com/dejajohnson5/jn27u4bnavn8k4fj/wish/1308315560 2021-03-14 23:47:53 UTC https://padlet.com/dejajohnson5/jn27u4bnavn8k4fj/wish/1308315560 Mission dejajohnson5 https://padlet.com/dejajohnson5/jn27u4bnavn8k4fj/wish/1308321890 Youthpass to the Future

Youthpass is currently only available to high school age youth in the PPS school district which is predominately white and affluent. Students in David Douglas and Parkrose in East Portland, which are predominately BIPOC and low-income don’t have access to free transit- limiting their ability to get to school, jobs, extracurricular activities, safer spaces, and their communities. The LGM 2020 Measure would ensure that all youth in the region would have access to free public transportation
]]> 2021-03-14 23:52:52 UTC https://padlet.com/dejajohnson5/jn27u4bnavn8k4fj/wish/1308321890 Goals dejajohnson5 https://padlet.com/dejajohnson5/jn27u4bnavn8k4fj/wish/1308325955 OPAL is a grass-roots organization aiming to build bases, fortify movements, and activate leaders in BIPOC and low-income communities.]]> 2021-03-14 23:55:42 UTC https://padlet.com/dejajohnson5/jn27u4bnavn8k4fj/wish/1308325955 Successes dejajohnson5 https://padlet.com/dejajohnson5/jn27u4bnavn8k4fj/wish/1308327033
  • Secured $1.3M low-income rider mitigation fund
  • Improved key bus stops prioritized by riders
  • Secured agreement to phase in E-Fare, with a free introductory period
  • Exposed use of TriMet’s Contingency Fund for secret Executive Raises
  • Acted as lead author of Metro’s Equity Strategy Framework Report
  • Founded the Transportation Justice Alliance
  • Discovered TriMet Clean Air Act violation of “Transportation Control Measures” that are part of our region’s Carbon Monoxide Maintenance Plan
  • Significant ongoing efforts to improve Metro’s public engagement practices

    • ]]>     2021-03-14 23:56:24 UTC https://padlet.com/dejajohnson5/jn27u4bnavn8k4fj/wish/1308327033     More Successes dejajohnson5 https://padlet.com/dejajohnson5/jn27u4bnavn8k4fj/wish/1308328304
  • Bus Riders Unite won a $10M Low Income Fare program for riders of TriMet through grassroots organizing.
  • Youth Environmental Justice Alliance won an expansion of YouthPass to East Portland schools through developing young leaders.
  • OPAL won Inclusionary Zoning by leading a statewide coalition to demand this affordable housing tool.
  • Built coalitions to drive local, regional, and state policy
  • Saved YouthPass program from repeated threats of budget cuts
  • Won reduction in youth fares

    • ]]>     2021-03-14 23:57:10 UTC https://padlet.com/dejajohnson5/jn27u4bnavn8k4fj/wish/1308328304     Programs dejajohnson5 https://padlet.com/dejajohnson5/jn27u4bnavn8k4fj/wish/1308331787 Bus Riders Unite!
    Portland Metro region's transit union, dedicated to advancing better public transportation for all!]]>     2021-03-14 23:59:08 UTC https://padlet.com/dejajohnson5/jn27u4bnavn8k4fj/wish/1308331787     Secondary Setting dejajohnson5 https://padlet.com/dejajohnson5/jn27u4bnavn8k4fj/wish/1308334076 This organization does not expressively state that it is a Social Work organization although it does state that it is at the intersection of civil rights and environmental justice, social work facets. However, it seems as if it is run by individuals with a commitment to the environmental justice aspect of community-based advocacy. Largely affected community members form a core staff, leadership, Board of Directors, and membership bases across distinct program areas.]]> 2021-03-15 00:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/dejajohnson5/jn27u4bnavn8k4fj/wish/1308334076 Environmental Justice Demands dejajohnson5 https://padlet.com/dejajohnson5/jn27u4bnavn8k4fj/wish/1308389798 Racial Justice – Black, Indigenous and people of color’s (BIPOC) ability to move safely through public spaces, educational institutions, personal spaces and inform decisions that impact them is a human right!
    Gender Justice – Trans, non-binary and womxn identified people’s ability to move safely without fear of sexual harassment, assault, or unwelcome and non-consensual actions is a human right!
    Accessible Spaces – Ability-centered, green public spaces, culturally-relevant food, and sustainable, thriving-wage employment in our communities is a human right!
    Climate Justice – Clean air, water, and soil in communities resilient to climate change is a human right!
    Transportation Justice – Safe, accessible, affordable, efficient, and decriminalized mass and active transportation is a human right!
    Housing Justice – Safe, accessible, affordable, dignified, and stable housing choice is a human right!
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