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District Coalition Office Model Updates

What Changes are Happening? In 2024, Civic Life will change the District Coalition Office (DCO) model to move from 7 to 4 service areas which will all be supported by nonprofit-run district offices. Neighborhoods and neighborhood associations (NA) will continue to have representation at the City and receive support from Civic Life’s Neighborhood Outreach & […]

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Office of Community and Civic Life, Office of Equity and Human Rights will shift to Mayor Wheeler’s portfolio

The move is part of the City’s broader effort to streamline theCharter Transition process and improve service delivery to Portlanders.Today, Mayor Wheeler announced the move of the Office of Community & Civic Life and the Office of Equity and Human Rights to his portfolio as part of the alignment of bureaus into service areas established […]

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Cleanup Resources

Looking for support in cleaning up the neighborhood? This list can help you find the right resources. And remember NWNW has cleanup supplies to loan as well!

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City Charter Commission

What’s the Portland Charter Commission? Portland’s Charter is a foundational document that shapes how our government works. Since Oregon’s cities and counties have the power to govern themselves through their own charters—as long as they do not conflict with state or federal law—our charter is like our constitution. The City Charter defines the powers of […]

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2021-22 Small Grants

The first round of funding from our Small Grants program has been awarded to 7 groups working diligently to build community in NW and SW Portland. Funds can be used to increase participation, expand leadership capacity, partnerships, or equity, amplify overlooked voices and increase public influence, build community resiliency, or care for the physical environment. […]

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