How to Support C(3)PO, Creating Conscious Communities with People Outside

Updated October 2020 with Fall and Winter needs.

Creating Conscious Communities with People Outside, C(3)PO, is a public health mitigation response to the Covid-19 pandemic. 3 outdoor tent villages were opened for houseless folks, prioritizing BIPOC, trans, gender-nonconforming, and queer people, disabled people, and people over 50 years old. This is a project organized by different grassroots organizations with support from the City and the Joint Office on Homelessness Services. Each village has around 35 tents and allows people to physically distance themselves with access to hand washing, toilets and trash services, showers, nutritious meals, facilitated access to mental and physical health services, and community support if they want it. 

If you are interested in supporting this coalition’s work, please look through this list of needs and consider donating items. You can drop off items at Street Roots-

Street Roots

211 NW Davis St. 
Portland, OR 97209-3922
503-228-5657

Needs list:

Clothing

  • Winter Jackets (all sizes, all genders)

  • Warm socks (all sizes)

  • Warm hats

  • Gloves

  • Scarves

  • Rainproof jackets (all sizes, all genders)

  • Rainproof pants (all sizes, all genders)

  • Winter/waterproof shoes (all sizes, all genders)

Other 

  • Blankets

  • Hand warmers

  • Toe warmers

  • Shelving

  • Tarps

  • Warm/winter sleeping bags

Food

  • Allergy considerations- diabetic consideration, no mushrooms (severe allergy) seafood/fish (severe) peanuts, dairy, green peppers, pork, shrimp, beans, avocado, mango, nuts 

  • Non-perishable foods are always great, sweet treats are nice too. Ramen is helpful for alternative meals.

  • Fruit cups, applesauce, oatmeal packets. Apples, organs, carrots, ready-to-eat produce. String cheese

You can also donate directly through our paypal @ paypal.me/C3POPDX

Thank you so much! Spread the word with your communities!

In solidarity,

C3PO <3

Anna SilbermanComment