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Artists in recovery are invited to submit artwork for Washington County CATT! Washington County Behavioral Health and Studio Art Direct invite local artists in recovery from problem substance use to submit their artwork for possible display. The artwork selected will be featured at one of two buildings that make up Washington County’s future Center for Addictions Triage and Treatment (CATT) in Beaverton and Hillsboro. Artists will be compensated for their work. “We are seeking artwork with themes of transformation, hope, and the natural world,” said Janelle Baglien, president and art director of Studio Art Direct. “Nature's calming influence plays a significant role in addiction treatment, and we encourage submissions that reflect this tranquility, as well as stories of personal transformation and strength.” The deadline for submissions is September 30, and selected artists will be notified on October 20. Artwork will be installed at the two locations in 2025. Complete guidelines and additional instructions are available at the link below.

DEADLINE EXTENDED! They survey is now open until Friday, August 30th. BIPOC entrepreneurs, if you haven't taken the survey yet, we'd love your input on how the Community Economic Coalition (CEC) Campus could best support your work.

For over two decades, the Start School Right Program has been a beacon of hope for children within REACH Community Development's housing communities, ensuring they step into the new school year with confidence and the tools to succeed. REACH provides essential school supplies to kids, so they can focus on learning without any setbacks. We had a ton of fun running the snow cone machine at the event last night, which took place at 72Foster. Seeing the space full of life during community events brings us so much joy.

Multnomah County Library’s new East County Library is taking shape as a true destination in Gresham, Oregon. From a large, flexible auditorium to a unique teen space and children’s reading room, we can’t wait to see how this space becomes a connection point for the community.

On Monday the Holst team toured Francis & Clare Place one last time before residents start moving in this September. Located in Portland’s Central Eastside, the project will provide 61 units of Permanent Supportive Housing for people transitioning out of houselessness. Catholic Charities will provide on-site services to support residents. Project Team Client: Catholic Charities of Oregon Developer: Edlen & Company General Contractor: O’Neill Walsh Community Builders Structural Engineer: VALAR Consulting Engineering Civil Engineer: Vega Civil Engineering, LLC M/P: American Heating, Inc Electrical Engineer: O’Neill Construction Group

We're thrilled to spotlight the ongoing construction of Julia West House for Community Development Partners in partnership with Holst Architecture—a groundbreaking 12-story, 59,000 SF mass timber apartment building that will offer 90-units of critical housing assistance for Portland seniors facing housing insecurity. Set to become Portland's tallest mass timber structure upon its 2025 completion, Julia West maximizes the building's footprint on a challenging site. The team has carefully analyzed materials to ensure the most environmentally friendly choices, making this project a beacon of sustainable development. Despite the complexities of building on a compact 5,000 SF site, our talented Walsh crew — Ed Sloop, Brian Layman, Bryan Ware, Sarah Stein, Cole Boster and Caitlin Kelley — has shown unmatched precision, innovation, and teamwork. Special shout-out to our self-performed crews at RDF Builders Concrete for their incredible craft, exceptional quality, and precise schedule management! Additional teams that are making it happen: ★ Carpentry Plus, Inc. ★ Pacific Foundation ★ KPFF Consulting Engineers ★ Simpson Strong-Tie #walshaffordable #walshbuildscommunity #affordablesenior #MassTimber #AffordableHousing #Teamwork #Sustainability #Portland

"The arts invite us to see, to think, to listen, to feel, and to reflect. I can’t imagine a more urgent path for humans and for humanity.” - Patricia Valian Reser The recently completed Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts is a truly mixed-use facility, collapsing distinctions between audience and performer, rehearsal and performance, students and the public. The building supports the university’s goal of moving from a STEM to STEAM education model and transforms everyday spaces into platforms for expression. From the 500-seat recital hall and black box theater to the 3,000 sq. ft. Stirek Gallery and “Student Heart” in the lobby, PRAx has something for everyone to enjoy. 📸 Christian Columbres

What Should the CEC Campus Be? Entrepreneurs! Be entered to win a $50 gift card if you take the survey below and tell us: how could a new resource hub advance your business? The Community Economic Coalition (CEC) Campus is an exciting project that brings together a collective of culturally specific business organizations developing a BIPOC-oriented business hub.  We would like to get as much input as possible from BIPOC entrepreneurs on what spaces and uses would be best in this project! The survey is open NOW until Aug 23 and is available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Participants will be entered into a raffle for $50 gift certificates to some awesome local businesses: Tamale Boy, Coral Story Beauty, Mermosa PDX, and St. Barbra Bakery! Project Team: The Black American Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber Northwest Native Chamber Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Oregon (PACCO) Akana ECOnorthwest

Holst and Walsh Construction Co. are currently working with the City of Hillsboro on the Hillsboro Year-Round Shelter—a project that will create a safe, supportive, and healing environment for approximately 75 individuals facing homelessness. While the new facility is being constructed, the City is providing temporary shelter on the project site with the “Safe Rest Pods”, hosting 36 guests. These pods provide temporary emergency shelter and offer mental health, housing, and employment support to help connect guests to stable housing in the future. For the last couple months, Holst and Walsh held a donation drive to collect items and create care packages for the 36 pod guests. On July 23, the team was able to give the care packages to guests and host a BBQ for everyone. It was a great opportunity to meet and support people in the community before construction of the year-round shelter begins in the coming months. 

We are thrilled to share that Home Forward, Urban League of Portland,Colas Construction, and Holst will be working together to design and construct a new 14-story mixed-use development—the anchor site for the new Broadway Corridor neighborhood. The building will provide affordable homes for more than 400 Portlanders in need, services accessible both to residents and the local community, as well as outdoor amenities like a playground, courtyard, and community gardens. It truly sets the stage for a vibrant and diverse new district in the heart of our city. Click the link in our bio to read Portland Housing Bureau's full press release, which details the project and the 34-acre Broadway Corridor site, overseen by Prosper Portland.