This webinar, coming up on Tuesday, May 12 at 12:00 pm, will provide a foundational introduction to accessible housing policy, with the goal of aligning advocates around clear, accurate information and effective strategies for advocacy. Three experts—Cassie Wilson from 1000 Friends of Oregon, Allen Hines from Community Vision, and Bandana Shrestha from AARP—will unpack the differences between accessibility policies, explore common myths about cost and feasibility, and examine why current standards are not meeting the need.

This session is designed for housing advocates, developers, planners, architects, and students who want to deepen their understanding and strengthen their ability to advocate for inclusive housing policy that works for everyone across our communities.

This Oregon Wine Month and Wildfire Awareness Month, 1000 Friends of Oregon is proud to feature Winter’s Hill Estate, a Yamhill County vineyard where three generations of the Winter and Gladhart family have built a legacy rooted in care for the land and a deep sense of responsibility for its future. They are also navigating an era of increased wildfire frequency and intensity with thoughtful and innovative approaches—creating hope for the future of Oregon wine.

"There is a lot of work, and sometimes pressure, to maintain what has been built over the years,” Russell Gladhart says. “There is also great satisfaction to see the land in good condition, ready for the next generation to implement their dreams and ideas.”

Wildfire is a natural part of our ecosystem—although human-caused climate change, sprawl, and excessive fire suppression have increased its impacts. We can’t afford to ignore these realities—as, frankly, many did when they responded to the fear-mongering campaign that successfully demanded that the legislature repeal Oregon’s wildfire hazard map.

The good news is that there are actions we can and should take to live safely with wildfire. A better, safer, and more sustainable future is possible, but it calls for joining hands and working together.

Learn what happens when communities come together, share stories, and organize. Spoiler: They envision and enact policies that create more livable communities for everyone!

Land ownership and land use policies and processes have historically propagated and exacerbated inequalities around the nation, and in Oregon. 1000 Friends works to reverse discriminatory practices, policies, and impacts on people.

1000 Friends of Oregon works with Oregonians to enhance quality of life by building livable urban and rural communities, protecting family farms and forests, and conserving natural areas.