As many of you know, Dick Cheney referred to Portland as “Little Beirut”, a nickname that seems to have stuck around. But there is another moniker that seems to be kicking around conversations here locally; The People’s Republic of Portland.The PROP website self describes it’s purpose through work:
“The People’s Republic of Portland (PROP) is the brainchild of local artist Jennifer Forti. Jen wanted to create well-designed, responsibly sourced and stylish clothing with a conscience and a message: Community makes all the difference. Wearing any of Jen’s sleek and cozy designs is a way of affirming and promoting everything that makes Portland a haven for artists, thinkers, nurturers and all who want a better world.
Jen and the people of PROP know that social justice, sustainability, and equitable access to health care and nutrition begin at home; that artistic expression and community-building start here and now, among ourselves. PROP‘s goal for 2010 is to give 5% of all profits to Portland non-profits serving our friends and neighbors. When you wear PROP you are helping to make that happen—and every smile at the “Republic” motif can renew our understanding that we are a community: strong, thriving, beautiful. The seeds of what makes Portland wonderful can be sown around the world.
Free-spirited, expressive, kind and socially responsible: We are the People’s Republic of Portland.
And so are you.”
I am please to announce that I am, as of July 27th, 2010, I am going to be performing the duties of Analytics, Social Media planning and Distribution along the side of Jennifer Forti. I am excited to be a part of the team. From what I can tell, having only met with Jennifer once, I am going to be working closely with the efforts of PROP to bring a movement to Portland through a vision of ethics and message. Besides, I might get some cool swag for helping out. As I continue to work with PROP and the fruits of our labors appear, I will continue to update this post. Wish us luck!
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