Police say that 911 call came into them yesterday, that a man with a knife was trying to break into that house on sherman, but the people who live in that home say that person was not an intruder. He was family. They let him in. They say he was upset, suicidal, and he was the one who called 911. Philip watkins mother believes her son was so distraught, he wanted to die at the hands of police. Fay buchanan was not sure what her future soninlaw was thupging when he called 911 does does know he wasnt in a good place. He didnt feel like things were going right in his life and he didnt know if he wanted to live. Buchanan said she called the suicide hotline. They promised her police would send out an Intervention Team but instead, at least two officers with a gang suppression unit showed up after 5 00 last night. Watkins started to walk towards them. They shot him. And they said, i didnt see anything in his hand until after they shot him. The subject had a knife and charged at the officers.
Oregon high school students to award $550,000 to 81 nonprofits through the CommuniCare grantmaking program
Virtual grant award ceremony on KGW Channel 8 on June 17
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PORTLAND, Ore., June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation today announced $550,000 in grants to 81 nonprofits and school programs throughout Oregon. These grants were made possible through CommuniCare, a year-long leadership program that gives Oregon high school students an opportunity to learn about issues affecting their communities to facilitate a deeper commitment to social activism.
Student Grant makers distributing checks to nonprofits at the 2019 Grant Award Ceremony.
Lillie S. and Violet W. at Grant High School celebrating the end of the year.