Right To Dream Too (R2DToo) was established on World Homeless Action Day, October 10, 2011. We are a nonprofit organization operating a space that provides refuge and a
safe space to rest or sleep undisturbed for Portland’s unhoused
community who cannot access affordable housing or shelter.
"We exist to awaken
social and political groups to the importance of safe and undisturbed
sleep. Our purpose is to create a place where unhoused people can rest
or sleep without being rousted by police or private security and without
being under the constant threat of violence."
OPB / AIR DATE: Wednesday, October 19th, 2011
POSTED BY: ALLISON FROST
"Ibrahim Mubarak didn't always have a home. That's one reason he's
dedicated his life to promote homeless rights in Portland. Mubarak has
helped found both
Dignity Village and
Right 2 Survive PDX. And his newest group,
Right 2 Dream Too, is currently leasing a prominent lot in Portland's Old Town/Chinatown district for homeless Portlanders to camp. The space
opened earlier this month, on Oct 10th, which was designated World Homeless Action Day.
The group has a
one-year lease and a good relationship
with the property owner, Michael Wright. Ibrahim Mubarak says he hopes
to be able to stay there for the full term of the lease or — with the
help of Michael Wright — find a bigger location for people who need a
place to stay. Ultimately, he's hoping the city will suspend its "
no camping" [pdf] ordinance. The legal status of the encampment is still not clear."
For audio and more of the story,
LINK HERE
what a wonderful thing to do , any of us at anytime are within a moment , day, month away from being homeless!! it can happy to the most financial secure ,or a person living pay check to paycheck. it is a social issue for all Humans not just those affected by homelessness and consider a famous quote " Be the Change You want to see" Ghandi
ReplyDeletewe are all a illness away , a accident a injury , a heartache away from not having a home. thanks "Right to Dream "
Ive heard great things you see each other as natural living breathing mans and womens of flesh and blood we are all brothers and sisters..Family to each other love you all. Dont let the powers disable you from the pursuit of happiness and freedom to live education in thse rev times is crucial every man and women and offspring have unalienable rights and un natural persons try to take it. Bless you all
ReplyDeleteCurious how it's going at the new location. I just wandered over, but didn't want to disturb at evening-time. I'd like to support and bring some things by next week. Is anybody keeping this blog going after the relocation? I think efforts like these deserve more visibility, and I might blog about it on my own site, if that's okay. Stay warm, y'all. - Jon
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