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STAFF "SELF-CARE" GET TOGETHER
The coronavirus outbreak is challenging organizations and communities everywhere, forcing us to adapt and rethink our priorities. But, throughout this pandemic, we are reminded of what it means to be in the helping profession and the importance of having a sense of purpose and belonging. This crisis has developed new challenges unforeseen for many years in how we conduct our work, provide support to the community, and understand the many challenges that we are facing. It reminds us of the importance of frontline workers and also our team members at Division Midway Alliance.
Too often, in the helping profession career, we forget to take care of ourselves and our employees, as we are busy reaching out to vulnerable businesses and communities. In order to appreciate and acknowledge the hard work of the DMA team, we gathered at Hazelwood Hydro Park on August 21st and celebrated our joy of hardwork with good conversation, food, drinks, and family members. By coming together, we feel rejuvenated with a renewed sense of purpose in supporting and reaching out to East Portlanders during this pandemic.
Check out some pics of our get-together:
 
YOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Youth Mentors had an end of the year celebration where they were given the chance to reflect on YELP's impact! DMA is excited for these young teens to go out into the world and create many positive things! Through this program, we were able to guide groups of teens in developing strategies and tools to succeed in life!
 
Elizabeth Lopez, DMA's Program Coordinator is seen below handing out gift packages to a student from the Youth Environmental Leadership Program. Students recently completed the program and were given bus passes, a $25 gift card, DMA shirts, and assorted goods.
BHUTANESE CENSUS INFO SESSION
 DMA hosted an informational session on August 26 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. During this information session, over 24 individuals from the Bhutanese community learned about the history, benefit, and importance of completing the CENSUS 2020 questionnaire. Attendees were entered in a raffle for a chance to win one of 12 gift cards. DMA staff are available to answer any questions related to the Census 2020 questionnaire. If you need more information, please contact Elizabeth Lopez at elizabeth@divisionmidway.org.
2020 CENSUS STATISTICS
 The Self-Response deadline has now been extended to October 31st.
Please remember to fill out your CENSUS questionnaire.
You can find more info on statistics here.
Oregon is currently higher than the national self-response average!
DMA RESOURCE LIST
As our community is still struggling to navigate through the impacts that COVID-19 has caused, many DMA employees are hard at work in identifying resources that provide both businesses and residents immediate relief. Our resource list will be updated with brand new information when available. The resource list may be accessed @DMAResourceList.
GO BY GREENWAYS -PORTLAND BUREAU OF TRANSPORTATION
 The Portland Bureau of Transportation “Go By Greenways” game is designed to encourage people to walk, scoot, and bike on the recently completed 130’s Neighborhood Greenway. People that participated in the “Go By Greenways” game were eligible to win prizes if they text specific keywords to the number identified by a Zebra symbol positioned along the 130s Neighborhood Greenway. To find out more about the event, please visit their website here.
Here are some highlights:
DMA staff, Lute Richards, with some members of the Tongan/Pacific Islander community, participated in the Go By Greenways event.
 
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