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Real Change, not Spare Change

Want to make a contribution to downtown Portland?

Support the Portland Business Alliance Real Change, not Spare Change program. Instead of giving change to a panhandler, drop some change into one of the Real Change, not Spare Change meters located throughout downtown or give a voucher. The change is collected monthly and turned over to Transition Projects, New Avenues for Youth and Outside In.

Give hope. Give real change.

Why say "no" to panhandlers? By giving to people in need, aren't we helping them?

According to homeless advocates, many people buy alcohol and drugs with money they panhandle. So giving money often perpetuates the circumstances that have led to homelessness.

However, it's important to know that not all panhandlers are homeless, nor are they all drug abusers or alcoholics.

So, what should you do?

• Politely say, "no." It's the simplest thing you can do.
• Give money to agencies serving the homeless.
• If panhandlers are being aggressive or intimidating, call Downtown Clean & Safe at 503.224.7383.

Real Change, Not Spare Change Meters
The decommissioned parking meters, donated by the City of Portland, can be found at the following locations:

• Pioneer Place Food Court, 700 SW 5th
• US Bank, 321 SW 6th
• Portland Development Commission, 222 NW 5th
• Powell's Books, 1005 W. Burnside
• Standard Insurance, 930 SW 4th
• Office of Commissioner Dan Saltzman, City Hall, 1221 SW 4th
• Office of Commissioner Sam Adams, City Hall, 1221 SW 4th<
• Portland Business Alliance, 200 SW Market St., Suite 150/ul>

  Give hope. Give real change.

  For more information, contact the Portland Business Alliance at 503.224.8684.