Stop The Sweeps

Join us at the St Johns Plaza AKA The Square from 10am to 6pm on Oct 4, for our 90 day celebration of protesting to stop this tax money waste!!!

#Portland #PortlandOR #PDX #StJohns #StopTheSweeps

These organizations have conspired to make an already difficult life even more so for our houseless community members. They have worked to:
1. Continue the sweeps by the Portland Police Bureau and Rapid Response of the houseless population in general and, specifically, the 150+ day protest by members of the houseless community on the Plaza, in violation of their 1st, 4th, and 8th Amendment rights guaranteed under the Constitution.
2. Close the Day Center that so many relied on for basic services and a path out of homelessness.
3. Establish an Enhanced Services District whose main purpose is to police the houseless
population out of St. Johns in an effort to fully gentrify our community.
These are not the responses of a caring community. Our response should be, “What can we, as a community, do to solve the crises so many are facing?” St. Johns has shown the power to activate and advocate for numerous issues, including Trans rights, No Kings, and Anti-Ice. Let us bring the same passion to the Plaza on Sunday, October 4 to show our houseless community members we do care.
Please: Bring non-perishable food items, sanitary products, and winter clothes to contribute to the community.