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“It is sad and heartbroken. I mean, to take the community center away from people who use it, who treasure it, I mean, for some people, this is all they’ve ever known, this community center,” Montavilla resident Cheyrl Gardiner said.
The three community centers are in neighborhoods where a chunk of residents live below the poverty line.
The St. Johns Community Center is a crucial resource, providing affordable after-school care and a rare affordable summer camp option in the city. In a community where 14 percent of residents live below the federal poverty line, the closure would be a significant blow.
“I know that I would personally probably be moving out, as with three of my neighbors just on our street alone, and from people that we’ve talked to,” Bill Righter, a father and resident of St. Johns told KATU News. “Because of what this place provides, yeah. Education, basketball court, yoga classes, Tai Chi, they’re always packed. This is a hub for this community.” read more
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CEI HUB Press Conference
CEI HUB Task Force volunteers are raising awareness of the human safety and environmental risks associated with the Hub’s operations. Neighborhood Associations and other organizations have signed the task force letter to public officials. Join for the release of this letter, Tuesday, April 16, 11 am, at Augustana Lutheran Church on NE 14 Ave. Learn More
St. Johns Spring Fling and Day of the Children
