![Lisa Saunders is the executive director of FaithBridge, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women — particularly Black women and women of color — emerge from trauma to reconnect in a life-transforming and faith-affirming way.](https://multco-web7-psh-files-usw2.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/styles/related/s3/20210617-Lisa-Saunders-FaithBridge-MN-01-%2816x9%29.jpg?itok=g8Yujcjo)
A culturally responsive, faith-affirming bridge toward healing
FaithBridge doesn’t force someone into a mold, but rather meets women where they are. Anyone can take part, no matter their faith, or even if they don’t practice a faith.
FaithBridge doesn’t force someone into a mold, but rather meets women where they are. Anyone can take part, no matter their faith, or even if they don’t practice a faith.
Members of the Board are urging Congress to pass the Lori Jackson – Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act, which would close gun violence loopholes.
As of Tuesday, July 6, the Multnomah County Medical Examiner Program has identified 67 deaths in which the suspected cause of death is hyperthermia.
The Multnomah County Medical Examiner reported the number of deaths from the heat wave has risen to 64. The deaths were identified between June 27 and July 3, 2021.
Deaths occurred in nearly every corner of the County, with someone succumbing in more than 20 of Multnomah County’s ZIP codes
County to conduct thorough analysis of how and why people died, share findings and shape future response
Please note that many County services will be unavailable on Sunday, July 4 and/or Monday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day.
Many cities, regional communities and counties — including Multnomah County — have banned or placed limitations on the use of fireworks. Still, it's wise to be prepared so your pets aren't frightened
The ban takes effect immediately and is in effect for 30 days
The preliminary cause of death is hyperthermia, an abnormally high body temperature caused by a failure of the body to deal with heat coming from the environment.
The preliminary cause of death is hyperthermia, an abnormally high body temperature caused by a failure of the body to deal with heat coming from the environment.
With more than 360,000 Multnomah County residents still not fully vaccinated, Public Health urges continued precautions.