🎺🌹 The Indiana University Marching Hundred (Bloomington, IN) was a fantastic addition to the Tournament of Roses Bandfest on December 30, bringing a crisp sound and high-stepping spirit to the field. Nicknamed “The Marching Hundred” in 1928, the band earned its name as one of the first to march in a precise 10×10 block formation. The band is in Pasadena supporting the nation’s #1 ranked football team, the Indiana Hoosiers, as they make their first Rose Bowl appearance since the 1967 season. Ja

I recently met a homeless woman who had just arrived from Bloomington, Indiana. She had a job prospect as a CNA but no housing. To give her a real chance, we got her into a motel for the night so she could shower, rest, and prepare for her interview the next day. This situation is incredibly common in Portland. People arrive with plans to work but have no idea how to navigate the system. Without guidance or a place to sleep, they quickly end up in tents. One or two nights on the street is often