Due to scheduling complexities, we need to move the meeting to 6PM Tuesday.  I'm sorry if this creates difficulty for you.  We usually hold some space open for late-breaking topics, and if you had something you wanted to pitch for our November meeting, but can't make...

Hello, This is an announcement for the HAND Board Meeting, Tuesday Oct 14 at 7PM at St Philip Neri Church at 17th & Division.  We meet in the admin building on the NW corner of the parking lot.  Come in and turn right, and you'll find us. The big topic this month...

Hello, The Oregon House and Senate passed a law enabling "alternative" can/bottle redemption centers to be set up in Portland (but nowhere else in the state), and the first one will be in HAND.  These centers allow folks to redeem up to 350 (or more) individual cans...

Hello everyone, Due to a scheduling conflict, we are planning on holding our Executive Committee/Agenda Planning meeting one week later than usual, on Tuesday Sep 30 at 7PM  via Zoom.  The only agenda item is planning the October meeting. Feel free to reach out if you...

Hello, This is to announce the next HAND board meeting, Tues September 9, 2025 @ 7PM @ St Philip Neri @ 17th & Division.  We meet in the administrative building on the NW corner of the parking lot.  The room occasionally changes, but if you turn right after...

Hi All, This is to announce a meeting of the HAND Agenda/Executive Committee Friday August 29th at 3PM. Our sole agenda item is to discuss the agenda for the September HAND Board meeting.  Feel free to reach out if you have a meeting topic you want us to consider....

** ZOOM MEETING ** Tuesday July 29th  at 7PM Hi All, This is to announce a meeting of the HAND Agenda/Executive Committee Tuesday July 29 at 7PM (one week later than usual). Our sole agenda item is to discuss the discuss the upcoming HAND retreat. This meeting, like...