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“I was born in Hawaii. I have been here since 1978. We are not an economically well-off area of town, but every person that I have met, whether they’re English speakers or not, has always been willing to help.”

— Arlene Kimura

DID YOU KNOW?

• Portland annexed the areas east of 82nd Avenue in the 1980s, but many city amenities didn't follow.

• East Portland has an 18% poverty rate - higher than in Portland (8.3%) overall.

• Arlene Kimura is an advocate for more green space and resources in East Portland. She is part of the Hazelwood Neighborhood Association and East Portland Action Plan.