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Life through the Lens- a legacy of Photography and Storytelling

February 4, 2019 by Carys Fritz

Life through the Lens- a legacy of Photography and Storytelling

During this giving season, we were honored to collaborate with a local change maker and creative. In mid-November, former Portland Creative Laureate, Julie Keefe visited us to highlight our staff. Julie, known for her Hello Neighbor Series, joined us to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Article, Featured, Inspiration, Lines for Life, Mental Health, Uncategorized, Volunteers

Safe Reporting Summit: Changing the conversation about reporting on suicide

October 16, 2018 by Carys Fritz

Safe Reporting Summit: Changing the conversation about reporting on suicide

For full list of resources go to this site. Robin Williams. Kate Spade. Anthony Bourdain. All these names, among so many others, are associated with a common denominator. Suicide. With long and successful careers, their death made a huge impact in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Article, Lines for Life, Safe Reporting, Suicide Prevention

Oregon Summit on Safe Reporting

August 30, 2018 by Lell

Oregon Summit on Safe Reporting

Thank you to everyone who attended the Oregon Summit on Safe Reporting! Thank you especially to the Oregon Association of Broadcasters and KGW Studios for hosting, as well as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, SAMHSA, Lines for Life and the award … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Article, Safe Reporting

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