Project Clean Slate
Jesse Beason
The flyer says it all, "By cleaning up your criminal record, clearing up outstanding warrants and getting your license reinstated you will greatly increase your opportunities for employment, housing, self-empowerment and most importantly get you out of the criminal justice system."
Project Clean Slate, held at July 9 at PCC Cascade (Public Services Building, 909 N. Killingsworth) 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., is an opportunity for people to receive free legal help--without fear of arrest--to try and make right, and move on. Renee Mitchell wrote about it last week. For more information, call 503-343-5117 or visit the website at http://www.projectcleanslate.com.
Posted by Jesse Beason on July 1, 2005
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Connie,
Thanks for attending. You should be commended for taking these positive steps to start again.
I hope you were able to sign up for the next session. If you haven't, please visit the website at projectcleanslate.com and they can get you signed up.
Posted by: Jesse Beason | Jul 13, 2005 12:06:20 PM
I would be very interested in finding out when the next clean slate is going to be available to attend.
Posted by: Verna Johnson | Sep 17, 2005 5:17:50 PM
I was so grateful to have gotten a number and i will be getting a nother chance to hopefully be seen by a judge.
thank you so much
Posted by: Darlene | Sep 21, 2005 10:42:35 AM
I would like know if I can qualify for Project Clean Slate. I have a record in Washington County (Hillsboro, OR). Since my arrest in July 2004 I have remained clean & sober, actively participate in 12-step programs, my children have been returned to me by DHS, I have enrolled full-time in college on a grant & scholarships(I currently have a 4.0 pt.);I also graduated from an intensive Inpatient Treatment program, completed Outpatient Tx, have paid all fines to the courts & State of Oregon....but it's still hard to get my foot in the door of the workforce with a possession charge hanging over my head, even with Voc. Rehab. helping me. Have I met the criteria for possible expungement?
Posted by: Karen L. SanGiovanni | Oct 18, 2005 5:10:48 PM
I am verry interested in this project and want to no how I can get involved.
Posted by: carli | Oct 24, 2005 8:17:43 PM
I missed the first clean slate project because i had to work, and now im hearing that there is no openings for the second one? is there any way of finding out on line how to do it myself? or who to contact?
Posted by: JACKIE KING | Nov 4, 2005 2:49:05 PM
I have filled out a applacation for the next project in november 2005. how come i havent heared one word from any one? is there going to be another or what??
Posted by: fredric scott miner | Nov 8, 2005 3:28:07 AM
I need to let you know where I am, as in a new contact number and address. could you please notify the person at the above email address to get this updated information. thank you, patricia routledge
Posted by: patricia routledge | Nov 8, 2005 9:27:22 AM
I was at the Clean Slate gathering in July and after standing in line all day I was unable to get a number...I pre registered for the next one and am curious when it will be...Have I missed it ?? I have left numerous messages and my mailing address but, no one has contacted me.......Thanks for your time>
Posted by: Gordon Strong | Nov 15, 2005 1:49:45 PM
I am interested in how I can clean up my driving record? That is the only
criminal record I have and I would like to be able to drive legally to
be able to find ajob
Posted by: vicki hibdon | Nov 16, 2005 8:25:08 AM
Hi I was pre restered at project clean slate #1 I did not get to be seen and I also restered again for project clean slate #2 some one from your office called and left a message for me to return a call back I have return the call my adress is 13015 SE Powell Bld Apt8 Portland Org 97236 Phone 503 761 0429 I would like to know whats going on and when will I be hearing from your office.
Thank You
Dawn Zeigler
Posted by: Dawn Zeigler | Nov 19, 2005 6:03:56 PM
Greetings.. I wanted to take a moment to give the good people in Portland an update on our progress on Project Clean Slate. As the originator of this highly successful program, we are moving forward to try and handle all of the requests for services. This will take time, a lot of time. We are all volunteers who have other jobs. We are processing about 1700 people that were pre-registered for PCS prior to July 9th and did not have an opportunity to see an attorney or judge. We have about 9000 more that have now pre-registered for 2006. We will be contacting people by phone or email only about future appointments. I encourage people to constantly check our website for updated information. There is also a section on the website for do it yourself instructions. We receive about 30-50 calls per day. Remember, right now Project Clean Slate is only for incidents involving Multnomah County and limited to certain traffic and criminal offenses.
You must also have a phone number without "call blocking".
Roy Jay
African American Chamber of Commerce
Project Clean Slate
Posted by: Roy Jay | Nov 20, 2005 12:21:04 AM
I attended and was registered for the first cleanslate and was not able to be seen due to the large volume of people that were there. I needed help with cleaning up my driving record and criminal background. I also am pre-registered for cleanslate #2. About a month 1/2 ago i was contacted by a man named Robert Wiederhold, i gave him my new address and he said i would be receiving something in the mail. I have not received or heard anything, I also left several messages. Please give me a call or e-mail me with comfermation of my status with project cleanslate, This is a great opportunity for me and i dont want to miss out on my chance to better my life. you can reach me at phone number XXXXXXXX or e-mail at XXXXXXXX
Thank you,
Posted by: april tillman | Nov 20, 2005 3:55:38 AM
While my stay at Inverness Jail, I had spoke with a couple of men that had the oppertunity to attend the Project Clean Slate Program. They had nothing but good things to say. I am in deffant need of this great oppertunity to get my life in order. I have lost my drivers licence over 20 years ago. And have not been able to get it back. This would be a Great Blessing if given the chance to recieve the help of this program. I also have a soon to be wife and 3 children who depend on me and would be very greatfull if given this oppertunity. So please don't forget me at the next available slot that I could attend. Thank you for your time and patience in this matter. God Bless You
Posted by: Earl Young | Nov 24, 2005 1:50:00 AM
can you tell me when the next project clean slate will be ? also does this cover convictions in other counties in oregon ?
sincrely
Larry A Shrum
Posted by: Larry | Nov 28, 2005 10:41:17 PM
i have a really bad driving record and owe the city,state and county allot of money for tickets. everytime i drive a car it gets impounded by the police for no insurance and suspended license.im also a former car thief who has stolden many cars and destroyed many peoples lives as a result of having my vehicle impounded and im sorry to all of them if i could get my license back i could work on repaying all the victims of my car thefts.all i need is one chance and i will be able to change my ways and become a productive member of society.oregon theft victims im truly sorry. michael a. pavlicek
Posted by: michael allen pavlicek | Dec 2, 2005 11:06:08 AM
I am a person who has made some bad choices in my life and I would like to start over, but because of my Felony charges for a DUII I can’t even get a job at Plaid Pantry or Fred Myers and they only pay min wages or an apartment. I need a chance to start over again. I found out about Project Clean Slate when I was at a job interview not from my case manger (P.O.) you would think that they would inform you about this type of information so you can have a chance to start over but they don’t. I will have five years of sobriety February the thirteen and have been on probation five years March seventh with no sanctions on my probation. They have extended my probation for a year because I have not been able to pay off my fines and fees or restitution. I need a chance to start over and if you can help me I would appreciate it. Right now I’m unemployed and have no place of my own. If it was not for some friends I would be living on the streets.
Posted by: Sharrall | Jan 17, 2006 11:29:17 PM
Sharrall: if you can gather 1,000 individual donations of $5, the city will give you a $150,000 to run for public office. No experience required.
Have you thought about becoming a public artist (2% of all city construction/remodel projects are going to be spent on the purchase of public art)?
You might even be able to get a grant for community visioning (see "Overview of City Grant Opportunities fact sheet on Portlandonline.Com), up to $15,000.
I'm sorry to deliver the bad news, Sharrall, but the Community Corrections budget (at Multnomah County) has not kept up with growing demand for services. I hope you can find a job and a better life. Congratulations on your sobriety and the blessing of good friends. Good luck!
Posted by: W. Bruce Anderholt II | Jan 18, 2006 8:28:36 AM
Below is the comment you sent me and thank you for you comment but does that mean that I’m not eligible for Project Clean Slate? Below is what I wrote to you and your comment. My phone number is 503-251-5926 Please help me.
I am a person who has made some bad choices in my life and I would like to start over, but because of my Felony charges for a DUII I can’t even get a job at Plaid Pantry or Fred Myers and they only pay min wages or an apartment. I need a chance to start over again. I found out about Project Clean Slate when I was at a job interview not from my case manger (P.O.) you would think that they would inform you about this type of information so you can have a chance to start over but they don’t. I will have five years of sobriety February the thirteen and have been on probation five years March seventh with no sanctions on my probation. They have extended my probation for a year because I have not been able to pay off my fines and fees or restitution. I need a chance to start over and if you can help me I would appreciate it. Right now I’m unemployed and have no place of my own. If it was not for some friends I would be living on the streets.
Posted by: Sharrall | Jan 17, 2006 11:29:17 PM
Sharrall: if you can gather 1,000 individual donations of $5, the city will give you a $150,000 to run for public office. No experience required.
Have you thought about becoming a public artist (2% of all city construction/remodel projects are going to be spent on the purchase of public art)?
You might even be able to get a grant for community visioning (see "Overview of City Grant Opportunities fact sheet on Portlandonline.Com), up to $15,000.
I'm sorry to deliver the bad news, Sharrall, but the Community Corrections budget (at Multnomah County) has not kept up with growing demand for services. I hope you can find a job and a better life. Congratulations on your sobriety and the blessing of good friends. Good luck!
Posted by: W. Bruce Anderholt II | Jan 18, 2006 8:28:36 AM
Posted by: Sharrall | Jan 20, 2006 10:00:39 AM
Hello, I have wondered what happened and never got a notice - after the day in line for hours -even my brother but today I was at PCC and asked a lady named Nova. She atleast gave me some clarification, I had a court date (also my brother) and would have got 8 hours of community service. If we had made the court date, but since we weren't notified or maybe because we moved- it didn't get forward. I will not give up; this is a wonderful opportunity. I have done a great job being clean and sober for almost 4 years. Please,this is so important can we reschedule. It was so disappointing to hear of my friends going through and getting notified but not us. Please let me know . Thank you so much!!
Posted by: jeri darr | Feb 11, 2006 3:31:28 PM
Unfortunitely my brother used my name involving DUI, and wreckless driving. Could you please let me know when you guys have another openning. You can reach me @ [Personal info deleted].
Montreal Granville
Posted by: Montreal Granville | Feb 11, 2006 10:14:13 PM
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I ATTENDED THE PROJECT CLEAN SLATE AND ALTHOUGH I WAS NOT SEEN I FEEL GOOD THAT AT LEAST SOME OF THE PEOPLE GOT A CHANCE TO START AGAIN. I AM NOT A BAD PERSON JUST MADE SOME BAD CHOICES IN MY LIFE. AND ALTHOUGH I DO HAVE A JOB I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A BETTER ONE TO BE ABLE TO PROVIDE BETTER FOR MY SONS AS I AM A SINGE MOTHER OF TWO SONS, AND I TRY TO INSTILL INTO THEM THE RIGHT THINGS IN LIFE TO DO. I AGAIN THANK YOU FOR THE CHANCE TO CLEAN UP MY LIFE AND WILL KEEP ATTENDING UNTIL I GET THE CHANCE TO SEE THE JUDGE
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