Darci Palmer, Author at Storydwelling https://bendstorydwelling.org/author/darcipalmer/ (verb) listen. tell. belong. act. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:29:45 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://bendstorydwelling.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/cropped-Storydwelling_Tree_2@1000px-32x32.png Darci Palmer, Author at Storydwelling https://bendstorydwelling.org/author/darcipalmer/ 32 32 Tell our County Commissioners: Support Homelessness Initiatives https://bendstorydwelling.org/the-next-right-step/county-funds-for-homelessness-solutions/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 02:41:07 +0000 https://bendstorydwelling.org/?p=1771 Deadline: Wednesday, October 15 (!) Please write to commissioners at citizeninput@deschutes.org and express support for allocation of local funds to support Homelessness Initiatives. Deschutes County is holding some leftover federal funds and will vote on 10/15 whether to allocate those funds to continued operations at the Temporary Safe Stay Area (TSSA)/north Juniper Ridge, development and operation of an East Redmond Managed Camp, associated clean up of East Redmond lands to be exchanged with the state, and continued operations at the Veterans Village. These allocations would total $874,119 and fill critical gaps in these needed homelessness responses.   Sample email:   Commissioners Chang, Debone and Adair: As a Deschutes County resident and a person of faith and fierce love, I urge you to allocate local funds for vital homelessness initiatives. Our community–Storydwelling–an ecumenical gathering of working families, works closely alongside Family Kitchen and Central Oregon Villages, and we put “love of neighbor” at the center of our values. Supporting our neighbors with needed services and supports is not only a smart allocation of funds, but it is the right thing to do. Deschutes County cannot be safe and supportive for all of us until it is safe and supportive for those […]

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Please write to commissioners at citizeninput@deschutes.org and express support for allocation of local funds to support Homelessness Initiatives.
Deschutes County is holding some leftover federal funds and will vote on 10/15 whether to allocate those funds to continued operations at the Temporary Safe Stay Area (TSSA)/north Juniper Ridge, development and operation of an East Redmond Managed Camp, associated clean up of East Redmond lands to be exchanged with the state, and continued operations at the Veterans Village. These allocations would total $874,119 and fill critical gaps in these needed homelessness responses.
 
Sample email:
 
Commissioners Chang, Debone and Adair:
As a Deschutes County resident and a person of faith and fierce love, I urge you to allocate local funds for vital homelessness initiatives.
Our community–Storydwelling–an ecumenical gathering of working families, works closely alongside Family Kitchen and Central Oregon Villages, and we put “love of neighbor” at the center of our values. Supporting our neighbors with needed services and supports is not only a smart allocation of funds, but it is the right thing to do. Deschutes County cannot be safe and supportive for all of us until it is safe and supportive for those who are most vulnerable. Thank you for your consideration.
 
[Your Name Here]
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]]> Volunteering & Learning https://bendstorydwelling.org/the-next-right-step/volunteering-learning/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 03:42:56 +0000 https://bendstorydwelling.org/?p=1765 Read about Welcome Week led by the City of Bend September 12 – 21, with various events hosted by local organizations, including Asian and Pacific Islanders Collective (APIC – Sept 13 Fashion Show), the Latino Community Association (LCA),  The Father’s Group, and Vamanos Outside. Follow these organizations on social media for more information and consider donating and volunteering to support events. In August, LCA is hosting online training for community members on how to be an Ice Verifier and Human Rights Observer. Contact Advocacy@latca.org for more information and to register.    

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]]> Read about Welcome Week led by the City of Bend September 12 – 21, with various events hosted by local organizations, including Asian and Pacific Islanders Collective (APIC – Sept 13 Fashion Show), the Latino Community Association (LCA),  The Father’s Group, and Vamanos Outside. Follow these organizations on social media for more information and consider donating and volunteering to support events.

In August, LCA is hosting online training for community members on how to be an Ice Verifier and Human Rights Observer. Contact Advocacy@latca.org for more information and to register.

 

 

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]]> Understanding Water in Central Oregon https://bendstorydwelling.org/the-next-right-step/understanding-water-in-central-oregon/ Tue, 15 Jul 2025 23:13:43 +0000 https://bendstorydwelling.org/?p=1756 In recent months, Storydwelling has organized and partnered with local organizers to challenge the stale and misguided public approvals for the Thornburgh Resort (See June 3 post below regarding the letter to Deschutes County signed by approximately 200 people. “We can do hard things!” ). One of our central concerns with this proposed development is the illegitimate* sanction of water waste for unconscionable golf courses and superfluous vacation homes. To continue learning about the history and current state of water management in the region, let’s read this article When Wells Run Dry in The Source. Stay tuned for more opportunities to participate in policy action. *Warm Springs Treat Rights were violated

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]]> In recent months, Storydwelling has organized and partnered with local organizers to challenge the stale and misguided public approvals for the Thornburgh Resort (See June 3 post below regarding the letter to Deschutes County signed by approximately 200 people. “We can do hard things!” ). One of our central concerns with this proposed development is the illegitimate* sanction of water waste for unconscionable golf courses and superfluous vacation homes. To continue learning about the history and current state of water management in the region, let’s read this article When Wells Run Dry in The Source. Stay tuned for more opportunities to participate in policy action.

*Warm Springs Treat Rights were violated

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]]> Send Thank you note to Bend Councilors https://bendstorydwelling.org/the-next-right-step/send-thank-you-note-to-bend-councilors/ Fri, 04 Jul 2025 17:30:10 +0000 https://bendstorydwelling.org/?p=1727 (1) Read both this page and this article to raise your awareness. Remember when Donna Burklo spent a Sunday morning with us? The City Council and City staff did receive some negative messages this past week. So let’s let them know their work isn’t thankless. (2) If you live or work in Bend, write to the council at (council at bendoregon dot gov)  to say something like: “Dear Councilors, Thank you for investing in solutions to homelessness and for supporting the Safe Parking Program. It is a low cost, high-rate-of-success way to promote safety, opportunity, and paths to stable housing.” -[Your name], Storydwelling Stay tuned because in the coming months, Storydwelling folks will discuss and explore how we can offer love and solidarity to COV and the residents of their 5th/Franklin village.

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(1) Read both this page and this article to raise your awareness. Remember when Donna Burklo spent a Sunday morning with us? The City Council and City staff did receive some negative messages this past week. So let’s let them know their work isn’t thankless.
(2) If you live or work in Bend, write to the council at (council at bendoregon dot gov)  to say something like:
“Dear Councilors, Thank you for investing in solutions to homelessness and for supporting the Safe Parking Program. It is a low cost, high-rate-of-success way to promote safety, opportunity, and paths to stable housing.”
-[Your name], Storydwelling
Stay tuned because in the coming months, Storydwelling folks will discuss and explore how we can offer love and solidarity to COV and the residents of their 5th/Franklin village.

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