Houseless in Sisters: Exploring the Factors that Contribute to Houselessness in Sisters

Join us for an in-person community conversation hosted at the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Hall with panelists representing the Houseless Community, City of Sisters, Faith-Based Advocates, Deschutes Country, Sisters, Ranger District, and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office.

Doors open at 5:30 pm for refreshments. The forum will start at 6:00 pm and conclude at 7:30 pm.

Mission of evening:

To educate residents on factors that lead to houselessness with an emphasis on elements that are specific to Sisters County; encourage civility and effective dialog about the topic.

Take Home Message:  

A better understanding of the complex and varied factors that contribute to houselessness both regionally and locally. What work is already being done to address this issue? What other work needs to happen? What can the community do to influence this work?

Citizens4Community is a non-partisan and non-political organization. We are dedicated to furthering civility, collaboration and civic engagement in Sisters Country. We offer tools and opportunities—like our monthly Let’s Talk series—to encourage respectful local discussions and to build trust and better understanding around local topics of interest.

Sisters Community Celebration

The City of Sisters and the Sisters Country Vision Implementation Team have partnered to celebrate all the great projects happening within Sisters and throughout Sisters Country. Join in this community celebration on Tuesday, June 21 from 4-6 pm at Creekside Park.

The afternoon will start with refreshments and mingling. Following this will be a short presentation and recognition of community members’ work. Finally, meet City Councilors and staff and enjoy a self-guided City project tour to learn more about what’s happening in Sisters. Everyone is welcome and you’re invited to bring your own blanket or lawn chairs for the event.

The Sisters Country Vision guides City and community projects by providing a framework under four focus areas. These focus areas are meant to create a Livable, Resilient, Prosperous, and Connected Sisters Country. This celebration highlights the work happening in the community to realize these goals.

Keeping Sisters “Sisters”: Navigating Change in a Growing Community

Join us for an in-person community conversation hosted at the Sisters-Camp Sherman Firehouse with panelists representing the City of Sisters, Deschutes Country, healthcare, housing, transportation, and a long-term perspective of living in Sisters, a changing community. 

Mission of evening:

To educate residents on factors that shape community growth; encourage civility and effective dialog about the topic.

Take Home Message:  

A better understanding of laws and rules that apply in Oregon and Sisters.  What is your responsibility in influencing community growth and change? Are your expectations realistic? What is the “secret sauce” to keeping Sisters “Sisters”?

Citizens4Community is a non-partisan and non-political organization. We are dedicated to furthering civility, collaboration and civic engagement in Sisters Country. We offer tools and opportunities—like our monthly Let’s Talk series—to encourage respectful local discussions and to build trust and better understanding around local topics of interest.

* RSVP-SAVE ME A SEAT *

Let’s Talk!

Citizens4Community invites the community for a Let’s Talk! panel discussion 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, February 21st.

C4C IS DEDICATED TO FURTHERING CIVILITY, COLLABORATION AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IN SISTERS COUNTRY. We offer tools and opportunities to encourage respectful communication and to build trust.

We hope to see you at this informative and engaging Zoom (online) discussion. To receive an invitation with a Zoom link, simply RSVP to director@citizens4community.com.

To join us for this approximately 90-minute discussion, simply click on the RSVP below.

You will receive the Zoom link the day of the event.

* RSVP-SAVE ME A SEAT *

(Let’s Talk! is Free, but we ask that you RSVP by clicking on one of the RSVP links above, so we can send you the Zoom link.)

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Citizens4Community is a non-partisan and non-political organization. We are dedicated to furthering civility, collaboration and civic engagement in Sisters Country. We offer tools and opportunities—like our monthly Let’s Talk series—to encourage respectful local discussions and to build trust and better understanding around local topics of interest.

• You can read about how Let’s Talk began HERE>>

* Add me to the Community Builders Coalition invitation list *

What is a Community Builder?

Are you looking for a way to be more engaged in Sisters Country? Do you have time, energy and/or expertise to help address emerging issues in your community? If so, then Community Builders could be the perfect group for you!

We're looking for people who want to join this active and dynamic group of individuals and organizations addressing key issues and urgent needs in Sisters Country. Meetings are currently held via Zoom on the third Wednesday of each month and are facilitated by C4C.

THERE IS NO ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT FOR THIS GROUP. JOIN US WHEN YOU CAN AND DON’T STRESS IT WHEN YOU CAN’T JOIN US.

C4C IS DEDICATED TO FURTHERING CIVILITY, COLLABORATION AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IN SISTERS COUNTRY. We offer tools and opportunities to encourage respectful communication and to build trust.

To join us for this approximately 60-minute discussion, simply click on link and give us your contact information. We’ll send you a link each month.

* Add me to the Community Builders Coalition email list *

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Citizens4Community is a non-partisan and non-political organization. We are dedicated to furthering civility, collaboration and civic engagement in Sisters Country. We offer tools and opportunities—like our monthly Let’s Talk series—to encourage respectful local discussions and to build trust and better understanding around local topics of interest.

The Sisters School District has asked Citizens4Community (C4C) to help identify the best future use of the current elementary school. C4C has created a public survey that will generate ideas and help indicate the viability of these and previously submitted ideas. Later in the spring, the community will be asked to assist with further prioritization. The survey link, map, floorplan and more can be found at https://www.citizens4community.com/elementary-school-outreach. You can become more familiar with the site by taking a building tour Feb. 1st, 5:00 – 6:30pm, and Feb. 5th, 11am – 12:30pm at 611 E Cascade Ave.

The Sisters School District has asked Citizens4Community (C4C) to help identify the best future use of the current elementary school. C4C has created a public survey that will generate ideas and help indicate the viability of these and previously submitted ideas. Later in the spring, the community will be asked to assist with further prioritization. The survey link, map, floorplan and more can be found at https://www.citizens4community.com/elementary-school-outreach. You can become more familiar with the site by taking a building tour Feb. 1st, 5:00 – 6:30pm, and Feb. 5th, 11am – 12:30pm at 611 E Cascade Ave.

* Add me to the Community Builders Coalition invitation list *

What is a Community Builder?

Are you looking for a way to be more engaged in Sisters Country? Do you have time, energy and/or expertise to help address emerging issues in your community? If so, then Community Builders could be the perfect group for you!

We're looking for people who want to join this active and dynamic group of individuals and organizations addressing key issues and urgent needs in Sisters Country. Meetings are currently held via Zoom on the third Wednesday of each month and are facilitated by C4C.

THERE IS NO ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT FOR THIS GROUP. JOIN US WHEN YOU CAN AND DON’T STRESS IT WHEN YOU CAN’T JOIN US.

C4C IS DEDICATED TO FURTHERING CIVILITY, COLLABORATION AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IN SISTERS COUNTRY. We offer tools and opportunities to encourage respectful communication and to build trust.

To join us for this approximately 60-minute discussion, simply click on link and give us your contact information. We’ll send you a link each month.

* Add me to the Community Builders Coalition email list *

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Citizens4Community is a non-partisan and non-political organization. We are dedicated to furthering civility, collaboration and civic engagement in Sisters Country. We offer tools and opportunities—like our monthly Let’s Talk series—to encourage respectful local discussions and to build trust and better understanding around local topics of interest.

* RSVP-SAVE ME A SEAT *

Let’s Talk!

Citizens4Community invites the community for a Let’s Talk! panel discussion 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, January 17th.

We will view three past civil rights cases that predate Martin Luther King Jr. and learn how these “wrongs” are being recognized today. We’ll follow with a discussion on the hot topic of uncovering historic injustices and making reparations. All viewpoints are welcome.

We are also interested in hearing first-hand accounts from participants of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960’s. If that’s you, please join and share your stories.

Inspire us, teach us!

C4C IS DEDICATED TO FURTHERING CIVILITY, COLLABORATION AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IN SISTERS COUNTRY. We offer tools and opportunities to encourage respectful communication and to build trust.

We hope to see you at this informative and engaging Zoom (online) discussion. To receive an invitation with a Zoom link, simply RSVP to director@citizens4community.com.

To join us for this approximately 90-minute discussion, simply click on the RSVP below.

You will receive the Zoom link the day of the event.

* RSVP-SAVE ME A SEAT *

(Let’s Talk! is Free, but we ask that you RSVP by clicking on one of the RSVP links above, so we can send you the Zoom link.)

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Citizens4Community is a non-partisan and non-political organization. We are dedicated to furthering civility, collaboration and civic engagement in Sisters Country. We offer tools and opportunities—like our monthly Let’s Talk series—to encourage respectful local discussions and to build trust and better understanding around local topics of interest.

• You can read about how Let’s Talk began HERE>>