How to support FOOP

Both financial and other forms of support are much appreciated, and we highly welcome monthly pledges, which can be easily set up online at www.occupyportland.org (one-time or recurring; major bankcards and ACH accepted). If you would like to mail a check/money order, or to drop off cash in person, our address is: Friends of Occupy Portland 1131 SE Oak Street Portland, Oregon 97214-1344
Our federal tax ID is 45-3945196, and we are registered with the Oregon Department of Justice, Charitable Activities Section (#45976). Registration does not imply endorsement by the State of Oregon. As a civic/social welfare organization, contributions are NOT tax-deductible for the purpose of federal income tax. See our 2014 annual report at bit.ly/foop2014report-pdf or bit.ly/foop2014report
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Friends of Occupy Portland

Friends of Occupy Portland (FOOP) is an Oregon public benefit non-profit corporation established as a civic and social welfare organization, to provide logistical support and infrastructure to further the works and connect community projects started by the Occupy Portland movement in 2011.

Y our contribution to Friends ofOccupy Portland directly supports the work ofthe Occupy movement in Portland, Oregon!

Brief history

One time contribution: $ _____________ Monthly pledge (check one): [ ] Willow $35 [ ] Maple $50 [ ] Birch $75 [ ] Alder $100 [ ] Cedar $300+ [ ] Salal $20 [ ] Fern $5 [ ] Other:_________

Make check payable to FRIENDS OF OCCUPYPORTLAND or go online at www.occupyportland.org.

Name: _______________________________________________ Mailing address: _____________________________________ City/State: ___________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________ [ ] Please add me to monthly email newsletter. [ ] Contact me about volunteer opportunities.

Following the eviction from Occupy Portlands original encampment in downtown Portland, many discussions took place as to how to continue the momentum built by the previous 39 days. Among others, the Occupiers temporarily established an indoor meeting and office space at First Unitarian Church, until when that space was needed to house a winter shelter. In December 2011, they moved into St. Francis of Assisi parish center. At the time, all financial activities were done in the name of individual volunteers. It became desirable to establish a communal bank account to process contributions in the name of Occupy Portland. Following months of heated discussions, the Spokes Council of Occupy Portland established FOOP as a legal entity to hold funds and enter into contracts at the service of the Occupy Portland community and beyond. FOOP was incorporated on April 19, 2012.

FOOP currently leases a full-time office space and has an access to adjacent assembly rooms at St. Francis of Assisi parish center in Southeast Portlands Buckman area. In 2013, we also conducted a series of outreach activities at many street fairs throughout Portland, and plan to have more throughout 2014. Working closely with affiliated volunteers, we also maintain the Occupy Portland websites, online calendar and social media operations to further help connect the diversified communities of people and activities. Our monthly expenses run approximately $600, most of which go to overheads (rent, regulatory fees, liability insurance, communication technologies) and outreach projects. From time to time, we also act as the custodian and processor of donations directed towards specific community projects approved by our board of directors, such as the City Hall 24/7 Vigil to End the Camping Ban, Humanity Hubs, and a legal defense fund.

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What we do

support the functions explained elsewhere in this brochure. If you contributed money elsewhere, it has gone to the organizers of that specific event. 3. Do I need to have a permission from FOOP board of directors to start a group or an action? NO. FOOP neither authorizes nor endorses any specific activity. All Occupy Portland activities are grassroots and created by individuals like you. If youd like support and endorsement, please come to the Community Assembly as it would be an appropriate forum. 4. Are the Occupy Portland Community Assembly and FOOP board of directors the same? They are two distinct entities, although they work together very closely and FOOP is here to support the Community Assembly, including the use of space to hold the assembly itself. 5. Who are FOOP board of directors? FOOP board consists of 5 to 10 individuals who have a long history of demonstrated commitment to and work for the movement. They represent a variety of views on issues and interests. Originally the board was nominated by the Spokes Council to represent several committees and workgroups. 6. But I thought Occupy was anti-corporation and anarchist! Why incorporate and ask the governments permission? One of the causes Occupy Portland has long supported was to fight for small and mid-sized local businesses and credit unions. Most of them are corporations, for very good reasons, such as protecting entrepreneurs from financial risks. While anarchism and anti-corporate ideology were some of the more vocal and visible elements of Occupy Portland, they are not certainly representative of the whole community. Most of us work for a corporation, shop at a corporate store, and benefit from public services provided by the government to which we pay our taxes. [Revised: April 30, 2014]

FAQ

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1. Did Occupy Portland become a corporation? Does FOOP own or otherwise control Occupy? NO. FOOP (a corporation) and Occupy Portland (an unincorporated group of people, more of an idea or a movement than an organization) are two distinct entities. FOOP is not a holding company for Occupy Portland, nor does it organize or direct Occupy Portlands activities. Almost all Occupy Portland activities are individual initiatives from the community, and they are responsible for their own actions and establish their own rules of engagement. Additionally, FOOP hosts a number of regular meetings, such as the Community Assembly on first Wednesdays. 2. Where does my money go if I donated to Occupy Portland? Any funds received at the office or at the general assembly (unless otherwise specified) are deposited to FOOPs general funds account at Advantis Credit Union. They are primarily used to