We thank the stream of well-wishers who constantly drop off food and other donations at Dignity Village. We have paid rent through July 1st. We travel in our famous shopping cart parades from place to place until victory comes. We live lightly on the land and must be able to move quickly. We need a few more white gas lanterns, we are constantly trying to upgrade our tents. Coffee, sugar, a little food is always nice. Heavy things like mattresses we politely decline.

What we really want is a place in this world. We want sanction. We need a piece of land where we can build and create something truly beautiful. We have good architects. City Repair Project is working with us. We have a proposal and a position. We have a tax number so that any donations of land or otherwise are tax deductible. We need funds to service our Port-O-Lets. Checks should be made out to Dignity Village, Inc. Receipts are available upon request for tax purposes. We need large tents. Our tents are battered from moving from place to place, we constantly seek to improve the quality of life for our members. We need formal letters of endorsement from church, business, and community organizations. We need fund-raising benefits. Our press release machine will publicize all benefits. If you want to know more about any of this, please phone Out of the Doorways coordinator Jack (503) 281-1604 or via email at bigtentcity@yahoo.co.uk or email us. Much love and thanks to you all.

By popular request, for those of you who are list-oriented, here is our ever-changing list of items we need at Dignity Village:

Pets:

• Dry & canned dog & cat food
• Food & water dishes
• Harnesses & leashes
• Kitty litter
• Flea & tick aids
• Pet shampoos
• Brushes

Personal care:

• Soap
• Deodorant
• Shampoo & conditioner
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrushes
• Lotions
• Shaving cream
• Cologne & after-shave
• Nail clippers and files
• Cetaphil (dry or wet wash)
• Shoestrings
• Shoe polish and brushes
• Depends (3x)
• Nail polish and remover
• Cotton balls
• Hairspray
• Tweezers
• Tampons & pads
• Bath powder
• Razors and blades

Miscellaneous:

• Candles
• Candle holders
• Cinderblocks
• Needles & thread
• 5 gallon water coolers
• Throw rugs
• Scissors
• Straight pins
• Measuring tapes
• All and any art and craft supplies
• Reading glasses (all srengths)
• Spiral notebooks
• Stationary
• Pens & pencils
• Manilla file folders
• Notebooks
• Clipboards
• File tabs

Building Supplies and Tools

• 16 penny nails
• 8 penny nails
• 8' or longer 2"x4"s, 2"x8"s, and 2"x6"s
• Full sheets of 1/2" sheet rock, 1/2" and 3/4" plywood
• Metal or comp roofing
• vinyl or metal gutters
• Hay bales, clay, sand
• flat shovels, framing hammers, saws, tool belts, air compressors, brad nailers, framing guns, levels and speed squares

Medicinal Care:

• Cold, cough and flu medicines
• Vitamins, minerals and herbal remedies
• Epsom salts
• Foot powder
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Rubbing alcohol
• Band-aids
• Neosporin
• Q-tips
• Hydrocortozone cream
• Allergy medicines
• Eye, ear and cough drops
• Nasal spray
• Cotton balls
• Insect bite spray
• Ace bandages
• Apple cider vinegar
• Hand sanitizer (Purell?)
• Facial tissue
• Arthritis cream
• Betadine
• 4"x 4" gauze pads
• Cloth tape
• Insect repellant
• Denture adhesive

Household:

• Scrub boards
• Laundry soap (liquid & powdered)
• Bleach
• Stain remover
• Dish liquid
• Pot scrubbers
• SOS pads
• 5 gal. & larger buckets w/lids
• Fireplace matches
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Cooking utensils
• Kitchen knives
• Charcoal & lighter
• Oil lamps & lamp oil
• Brooms & dustpans
• Stove-top percolators
• Stand-up laundry sinks
• Plastic keepers & totes (shoe box to large)
• Dish drainers
• Lysol, PineSol, etc
• Paper towels
• Bathroom tissue
• Plates, bowls, cups
• Mixing bowls
• Stainless flatware
• Sheets (all sizes)
• Pillows & cases
• Washcloths & towels
• Dish towels
• Kitchen trash bags
• Clothes hangers
• Duct tape
• Clothes pins

Food:

• Ground coffee (decaf and regular)
• Soups
• Spaghetti
• Macaroni
• Flour
• Sugar
• Ramen-type noodles
• Cup-o-soup
• Hot chocolate (water mix)
• Tea bags
• Crackers
• Powdered drink mixes: Tang, tea, Kool-aid, etc
• Tomato sauce & paste
• Chili
• Maccaroni & cheese
• Rice-a-roni
• Coffee creamer
• Spices and seasoning mixes

Clothing (all sizes):

• Bras
• Jackets
• Sweat suits
• Thermal underwear
• Winter shoes
• House slippers
• Panties
• Underwear
• Winter gloves
• Winter hats
• Warm bathrobes
• Socks (warm)
• T-shirts
• Flannel shirts
• Handkerchiefs
• Warm ankle socks

Big Ticket Items:

• Cinder Blocks
• Insulation
• Wind-up alarm clocks
• Battery alarm clocks
• Ice chests/coolers
• Tent patch kits
• Propane & gas lanterns
• Propane stoves
• Propane catalytic heaters
• Car batteries (12 volt)
• Tents
• Sleeping bags
• Blankets and comforters
• Backpacks
• Wool blankets
• Tarps
• Lantern mantels (clip & tie)
• Pots & pans
• Batteries (all sizes)
• Silk-screening tools and supplies
• Wood-working tools
• "Fox Fire" books

Donations can be dropped off at Dignity Village or contact Jack at 503 281-1604 or 503 803-1348 or via email bigtentcity@yahoo.co.uk. Checks can be sent to Dignity Village, Inc.; 133 NW 6th, Portland OR 97209. Please specify if you would like funds to go towards a particular effort within the village, such as the Farm's gas fund.