Dear community champions, City Repair is thrilled to invite you to submit your proposals for this year’s Village Building Convergence (VBC), our annual weeklong gathering to celebrate and transform our city through placemaking projects! Placemaking are projects that inspire people to collectively reimagine public spaces and create gathering spaces at the heart of your neighborhood. We are looking for community projects that will bring vibrancy, connection, and uniqueness to our neighborhoods. We welcome proposals at all levels, whether you already have a project in mind or are just starting out. We will be kicking off this season with a VBC Placemaking Project info session and potluck March 10 from 2-4 pm at Bridgespace. Come mingle, meet your neighbors, and hatch plans for our communities! RSVP Now Cost? Free (Just bring a snack or beverage to share!) When? Sunday, March 10 from 2-4 PM Where? Bridge Space 133 SE Madison St Portland, OR 97214 Learn more or submit your project at https://villagebuildingconvergence.com/2024-projects Reach out to us at info@cityrepair.org Let’s turn our neighborhoods into vibrant hubs! Cheers, City Repair   ©2024 City Repair | 1421 SE Division Street, Portland, OR 97202

FY 2024‐25 Budget Community Listening Session

Council Listening Session

April 10, 2024

6:30 pm–8:30 pm

Available Online

FY 2024‐25 Budget Community Listening Session

Council Listening Session

April 13, 2024

10:00 am–12:00 pm

Available Online

FY 2024‐25 Budget Community Listening Session

Council Listening Session

April 15, 2024

6:30 pm–8:30 pm

Available Online

FY 2024‐25 City Budget Hearing

Public Hearing (Council Present)

May 9, 2024

6:30 pm–8:30 pm

Available Online

Mary Jaron Kelley, MLA

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503.823.8877

NPNS is closed on Fridays

North Portland Neighborhood Services Office of Community & Civic Life
Historic Kenton Firehouse 2209 N. Schofield Street| Portland, Oregon 97217

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The Oregon Spring Cleanup 2024 is right around the corner!

Gear up for a highlight in SOLVE’s annual calendar – the Oregon Spring Cleanup, presented by Portland General Electric! Join event leaders and SOLVE partners from across the Pacific Northwest in a collective celebration of Earth Day from April 13 to April 22, with the main events culminating on April 20.

Diverse initiatives across Oregon and SW Washington address specific environmental needs, offering various opportunities from beach cleanups to neighborhood and city litter pickups to habitat restoration projects. Each project is crucial in enhancing our surroundings, so we need YOU!

We’re actively seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join us at these Earth Day festivities, contributing to a cleaner, greener, and brighter planet for all. With 50 projects already online, there are numerous ways to get involved. Browse the map of projects to find events all over Oregon and SW Washington, learn about each opportunity, and sign up to contribute to a cleaner, greener planet.

Browse Opportunities

Are you motivated to host and lead an event yourself? Great news, we’re still accepting new volunteer projects, and the sooner you join, the better! SOLVE supports event leaders from start to finish with everything they need to create and lead a successful project by providing project planning assistance, free supplies, project grants, disposal assistance, and volunteer recruitment.

Let’s come together for a meaningful Oregon Spring Cleanup! Equipped with free resources from SOLVE and fueled by your passion for the environment, together, we are making a difference.

BECOME AN EVENT LEADER FOR THE OREGON SPRING CLEANUP

It is as easy as filling out the event leader form. Existing leaders can even get started without signing up.

Exciting News:SOLVE shines with a new website

We are so excited to share the news that SOLVE unveiled its new website!It’s not only about the revamped look at www.solveoregon.org. The redesigned platform also showcases SOLVE’s impactful work, the projects we support, and the fantastic organizations we partner with. With the updates we hope to make it easier than ever to volunteer with SOLVE, manage your projects, and ensure a more user-friendly experience for our valued community members.

We can’t wait for you to explore the enhanced features that will elevate your engagement with SOLVE. Make sure to check out our latest news section! We’re thrilled to have you on this journey with us! Have any feedback? Please send us an email. Explore Our New Website   Celebrate National Oregon Day with “An Oregon Story”   Happy National Oregon Day! Did you know March 8 marks the celebration of our incredible state? To commemorate this special occasion, we recommend watching the inspiring documentary “An Oregon Story.”    It beautifully captures the spirit of Oregon, showcasing the stewardship and determination of its citizens. The film pays homage to the hard work that has kept Oregon an outstanding place to live, work, recreate, and farm. Join us in honoring Oregon’s remarkable journey and the visionaries who shaped it.  Watch: An Oregon Story   March Volunteer Opportunities! Sign Up Today! 3/7 – Urgent Need Cleanup with Dignity Village – NE Portland3/8 – Marching Forward: NE Community Cleanup – Portland3/9 – No Ivy Day at Donald L Robertson Park! – Wood Village3/10 – I.O.O.F. Eastwood Cemetery Cleanup Event –  Medford3/16 – Urgent Need Cleanup: NE Sumner St. (18+) – Portland3/16 – St. Paddy’s Purge Beach Cleanup – Warrenton3/17 – Lasich Lane Restoration Project – Tigard3/20 – Portland Business District Cleanup – Downtown Portland3/22 – Luck of the Cleanup: Post-St. Patty’s Party – Portland3/26 – SE Sparkle: Tuesdays for Trash x SOLVE – Portland3/30 – 2024 Spring Ochoco Creek Cleanup – Prineville3/31 – Trashy Hour Kenton Neighborhood Cleanup at Mayfly – PortlandDon’t see an event in your area? Click the button below to view our complete list of upcoming cleanup and restoration events. View SOLVE’S Complete Events Calendar   Not able to attend an in-person event? Making a tax-deductible contribution  is another great way to support SOLVE’s efforts and mission. DONATE STAY CONNECTED   SOLVE1501 SW Jefferson St. Portland, OR 97201 info@solveoregon.org solveoregon.org

Press Release – March 4, 2023 Contact: Christine Llobregat christine.llobregat@portlandoregon.gov  Mobile: 971-393-6577 City of Portland invites community organizations to apply for Portland Votes 2024 Voter Education Grant Program In November 2024, Portland voters will use ranked-choice voting to elect one mayor, one auditor and three councilors per district (12 councilors total) by prioritizing their candidates. Portland Votes 2024 seeks to ensure that voters understand the new election method with non-partisan education. The Portland Votes 2024 grant application period is now open on the Portland Votes 2024 website. The grant program’s focus is to contract with community partners who are trusted messengers for hard-to-reach voters. The grant recipients will assist in providing nonpartisan voter education materials and activities to communities that the City of Portland has a hard time reaching, as well as those Portlanders who have historically lacked access to city decision-making. “This is the first time the City is mandated to educate voters,” said City of Portland Inclusive Democracy Project Manager Sofia Alvarez-Castro. “The introduction of Portland’s council districts, the roles of mayor and council, and using ranked-choice voting requires a successful education program to ensure all Portlanders are able to use their ballot to express their right to vote.” While voter education is new to the City’s responsibilities, it is not a new practice.  The City is using a national ranked-choice voting education model that includes a variety of best practices from other state and county elections, and the program is informed by the City of Portland’s Election Office and Multnomah County Elections Division. Portland’s impartial and non-partisan voter education means the outreach will have a singular curriculum focus: how to use ranked-choice voting to elect a Portland mayor, citywide auditor and councilors in your district. Grant categories include direct non-partisan voter education, community education, and communicationsA total of $210,000 is available in grant funds. Up to 14 grants will be awarded, and will be determined by these categories:  Three Direct Voter Contact Grants Six Community Education Grants   Five Communications Grants   The application, review process, and grant terms for small and large implementation grants is identical.Organizations can apply for one or multiple grant categories. Projects must fall within one or more of the following categories direct voter education, community education and/or communications, and all projects must include mock election(s) using City-provided tools and resources.   How to apply: Single and joint applicant proposals are welcome If organizations are connected to community members from the City’s definition of priority populations and are well positioned to share information with them, they are welcome to apply. Training and materials will be provided to grantees.To be eligible for consideration, applicants must meet the following requirements: Applicant organizations must be located within Portland city limits.  Applicant organizations must NOT appear on the Oregon Department of Justice List of Disqualified Charities.  Applicant organizations must commit to Use of Funds requirements.Applicant organizations must complete training with the Portland Votes team about ranked-choice voting and permissible activities for C3 / C4 / PAC organizations.Applicant organizations must participate in monthly meetings and reporting for the grant period.  To learn more about program requirements, how to apply, and the evaluation process, please visit www.portland.gov/vote/grants.    About the City of Portland Transition Project In November 2022, Portland voters approved Ballot Measure 26-228 that directs the City of Portland to implement these three connected changes by Jan. 1, 2025:    Allow voters to rank candidates in order of preference, using ranked-choice voting. Establish four geographic districts, with three city council members elected to represent each district – expanding city council to a total of 12 members.  Establish a city council that focuses on setting policy and engaging with community, transitioning day-to-day oversight of bureaus to a mayor elected citywide and a professional city administrator.   Need access to information or services? The City of Portland ensures meaningful access to City programs, services, and activities to comply with Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II laws and reasonably provides: translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, auxiliary aids and services. To request these services, call 311 for Relay Service or TTY: 711. Traducción e Interpretación  |  Biên Dịch và Thông Dịch  |  अनुवादन तथा व्याख्या口笔译服务  |  Устный и письменный перевод  |  Turjumaad iyo FasiraadПисьмовий і усний переклад  |  Traducere și interpretariat  |   Chiaku me Awewen KapasTranslation and Interpretation:  311

Save the date! Wednesday, March 20

You are invited to a community gathering to help advance the community-led vision for a Center for Black Arts and Culture at the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center (IFCC). Thank you to everyone who provided input at our first meeting in August at Marantha Church. Your contributions are enhancing the plans to preserve and enhance this important community asset.  Join us at Jefferson High School’s Cafeteria on Wednesday, March 20 to gather in community to enjoy good food, hear a presentation, and share your feedback on the next steps. We will share how a combination of community input, financial analysis, and arts management expertise has shaped the IFCC Feasibility Study. Wednesday, March 20, 5:30pm – 7:30pmJefferson High School Cafeteria, 5210 N Kerby Avenue* 5:30pm – Doors open, refreshments served 6:00pm – 7:30pm – Presentation and small group chats ASL interpretation and childcare will be available  Food by the Madman Pop Up (West Indian cuisine) Read more about what we heard at the first meeting here  *Entrance to the cafeteria is on N Kerby Avenue, to the right of the main Jefferson High School entrance and across from the parking lot.

Learn more about the IFCC Feasibility Study

Studio Abioto photo by Elijah Hasan

Jill Giedt photo by Shawnte Sims

Noah Simpson photo by Elijah Hasan     About the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center (IFCC) IFCC is a community arts center located at 5340 N. Interstate Avenue, in North Portland’s Overlook neighborhood. The building was originally constructed in 1910 and used as a fire station until 1959. Portland’s first Black City Commissioner and PP&R Director, Charles Jordan, established IFCC as a North Portland community space and a focal point for Black culture in 1982. Work is currently underway to advance the community led-vision of a Black arts and culture center at IFCC. The IFCC Community Advisory Committee proposes the building be redeveloped and expanded as a site where “the history of Portland’s Black community and its rich arts and culture contributions can be presented, displayed, discussed, and honored.”

Portland Parks & RecreationMaija Spencer |  503-867-0679 |  maija.spencer@portlandoregon.gov