<p><strong>Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li>Clean Start provides meaningful employment for those in recovery.</li><li>Community policing fosters trust between law enforcement and residents.</li><li>The Clean and Safe program addresses public safety and cleanliness in Portland.</li><li>Personal stories of recovery highlight the importance of support systems.</li><li>Engagement with the homeless community is crucial for effective outreach.</li><li>Statistics show the significant impact of Clean and Safe's work.</li><li>Building relationships can change perceptions of law enforcement.</li><li>Hope and recovery are possible through community support.</li><li>The challenges of addiction are compounded by homelessness.</li><li>Advocacy for effective programs is essential for community improvement.</li></ul>


<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Takeaways&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Clean Start provides meaningful employment for those in recovery.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Community policing fosters trust between law enforcement and residents.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The Clean and Safe program addresses public safety and cleanliness in Portland.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Personal stories of recovery highlight the importance of support systems.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Engagement with the homeless community is crucial for effective outreach.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Statistics show the significant impact of Clean and Safe's work.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Building relationships can change perceptions of law enforcement.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Hope and recovery are possible through community support.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The challenges of addiction are compounded by homelessness.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Advocacy for effective programs is essential for community improvement.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;
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Episode 6, “More Than Clean Streets,” highlights the partnership between Downtown Portland Clean and Safe and CCC's Clean Start program, focusing on community resilience, recovery from addiction, and the importance of public safety. Mark Wells, executive director of Clean and Safe, discusses the organization's role in maintaining a clean and safe environment in Portland while supporting individuals in recovery. Mike Forney, a Clean Start team member, shares his personal journey from homelessness to recovery, emphasizing the power of community support and the impact of the Clean Start program.

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Episode 6 - More Than Clean Streets

Episode 6 - More Than Clean Streets

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