BD Newsletter

10/11/2026

This Thursday at 6:00 PM

By Brad Durham The public is invited to a free Homeless Summit this Thursday, October 15, at the Park Theater, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. The McMinnville Action to Create Housing (MATCH) is ho…

08/29/2026

https://bdnewsletter.news/2026/08/29/he-was-homeless-off-and-on-for-eleven-years-until-today-8-29-26/

By Brad Durham John’s (not his real name) basement apartment for $500 a month. When I first met John (not his real name) on April 17 of this year, it was at a McDonald’s. The free Wi-Fi and a…

08/26/2026

https://bdnewsletter.news/2026/08/09/something-vs-nothing-to-house-the-homeless-in-mcminnville/

By Brad Durham Forty years ago, I volunteered and worked directly with the homeless in Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts. My role involved placing homeless families into permanent housing …

08/21/2026

https://bdnewsletter.news/2026/08/21/permanent-supportive-housing-for-a-family/

Who Was Homelessness in McMinnville By Brad Durham I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to McMinnville Action To Create Housing (MATCH), H.O.M.E., and the 30 generous supporters who contr…

06/22/2026

400 people x $25 will create a rental subsidy for Stephanie and Chris. To read the letter click on the link. To make a contribution, click on the link in the letter. https://bdnewsletter.news/2026/06/20/25-one-step-closer-to-a-lifesaving-rental-subsidy/

Rental subsidy for Stephanie and Chris Allen.

04/10/2026

Two unhoused neighbors move into permanent supportive housing: https://bdnewsletter.news/2026/04/09/match-goes-beyond-the-bridge/

02/20/2026

Your help will make a difference!

01/15/2026

A FREE FILM AT THE PARK THEATER. Reserve a free ticket now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-the-bridge-a-solution-to-homelessness-film-conversation-tickets-1977519276389?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

McMinnville Action to Create Housing

12/30/2025

https://bdnewsletter.news/2025/12/30/five-questions-with-filmmakers-tim-hashko-and-don-sawyer/

BY BRAD DURHAM Left to right: Don Sawyer and Tim Hashko MATCH (McMinnville Action To Create Housing) is bringing the film, Beyond The Bridge to the Park Theater on January 22, 2026. A Town Hall Mee…

06/30/2025

Excerpts from my interview with Lindsey Krinks during her visit to McMinnville. https://bdnewsletter.news/2025/06/30/lindsey-krinks-visits-mcminnville/

Brad Durham writes about almost anything, including sports and local issues.