Homeless Bill of Rights for Oregon
Thursday, September 22 at 6 PM
Chapel at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Eugene

"Eugene and other Oregon communities have ordinances like Eugene's no-camping ordinance that, when enforced, routinely criminalize homelessness. In Eugene there are far too few shelter beds for those in need. With no other choice than to rest, sleep, eat and perform other life-sustaining activities in public spaces, people who are homeless are often cited and fined or even arrested and jailed. Police records then make it harder for people to gain employment and housing. Come learn how an Oregon Homeless bill of Rights and Right to Rest legislation can eliminate criminalization, which the U.S. Justice Department is calling unconstitutional and "cruel and unusual punishment." The presentation will be made by members of the Western Regional Advocacy Project or WRAP (www.wraphome.org)."