Welcome The Real Wealth of Portland works to build Real Wealth by assisting in the transition to a partnering and caring society. We are committed to:
- Changing the Story from a dominator and hierarchical society to one emphasizing partnership and caring.
-Building Resilient Communities.
-Changing how we Measure Wealth.
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Community Events
If you have not connected with the Occupy movement now is a great chance to get your feet wet. Please join in some form of action today, November 12, 2011, and come to the potluck this evening. Bring your good vibes and your good food down to Pioneer Square and later Chapman and Lownsdale Squares. (Open Invitation to today’s Occufest.)
Also, the Oregon Working Families Party has issued a Letter to the Mayor, calling
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Community Events
Fall Documentary Series continues Friday Nov. 11!
The Economic Justice Action Group (EJAG) of First Unitarian Church presents five evenings of documentary films. All being shown at First Unitarian Church. Enter on SW 12th between Main and Salmon.
“Economics of Happiness/Happy?” Friday November 11, 6:30 – 9:00 – Buchan Reception Hall The path forward.
“Lifting the Veil” Friday December 2, 6:30 – 9:00 – Room to be announced The Condition of our Democracy – a
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Community Events
What: Bank Transfer Day March and “Account Opening Action” When: November 5th, 2011 – 9:30am Where: Kicking off at Terry Schrunk Plaza
We know of two banking institutions staying open especially for this day: Albina Community Bank and Northwest Resource Credit Union. Northwest Resource will be hosting a reception with coffee and donuts welcoming those who wish to open a new account and thanking those who already bank locally.
And
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Community Events
A business partnership with posterity: Creating an enhanced operating system for the world’s economies Hank Patton, Chairman of World Steward (and panel)
Wednesday, October 19 5-6:30 p.m. Portland State University, Shattuck Hall Annex, 1914 SW Park Avenue (Annex at SW Hall and Broadway) Free and open to the public.
A truly healthy economy must provide adequate jobs, security and wellness to all people while at the same time protecting natural resources for current
Continue reading PSU Sustainable Solutions Seminar Wed., Oct. 19, 5-6:30 pm
Rethinking Psychiatry
Wednesday, September 19, 7-9 PM First Unitarian Church
Will begin planning for the Rethinking Psychiatry Film Festival this coming January-February and discuss what film to sponsor. Work on May’s Symposium outlining tasks and have initial sign-ups for committees.
http://rethinkingpsychiatry.wordpress.com/
Community Events
At 12 noon, Thursday, October 6th, Occupy Portland will assemble at Waterfront Park and SW Ankeny Plaza, just south of the Burnside Bridge, where Portland Saturday Market touches the river. (Those taking the MAX should get off at Skidmore fountain and walk east to the Waterfront.)
Across the nation events are being staged in solidarity with the ongoing protest in New York City, Occupy Wall Street. It is
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What We've Seen
SYNOPSIS “… Tim Bennett journeys from complacency to consciousness in his feature-length documentary, What a Way To Go: Life at the End of Empire. He reviews his Midwestern roots, ruthlessly examines the stories he was raised with, and then details the grim realities humans now face: escalating climate change, resource shortages, degraded ecosystems, an exploding global population and teetering global economies.
“Bennett identifies and calls into question the fundamental assumption that has led to
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Community Events
The Economic Justice Action Group (EJAG) of First Unitarian Church presents five evenings of documentary films. All being shown at First Unitarian Church. Enter on SW 12th between Main and Salmon.
“What a Way to Go” Friday September 30, 6:30 – 9:00 - Eliot Chapel One person’s journey confronting polititcal and climate challenges. A must see film!
“Inside Job/Money Fix/End of Poverty” Friday October 14, 6:30 – 9:00 – Fuller Hall Money! Money! Money! is not
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Community Events
When: September 11, 2011 @ 7PM, doors at 6PM
Where: First Unitarian Church’s Main Sanctuary @ 1011 SW 12th Ave Portland, OR
Cost: $10 Advance & $15 at the door.
http://kboo.fm/ruppert
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