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Old Town’s Cloud Village

There is a village in the clouds, hovering just above a single block in Old Town.  Local organization Gather:Make:Shelter, with funding from Neighbors West-Northwest, recently adorned a self-governed houseless community’s perimeter fence with serene images of sky and water. The images grant the temporary residents privacy and a visual break from the often harsh urban […]

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COVID Care Kits

Using funds from the Bureau of Planning & Sustainability, NWNW partnered with local organizations to support our most vulnerable community members during COVID-19. Focused on the accessibility of health resources in our community, we partnered with Friendly House to put together 439 COVID Care Kits. The kits included spray sanitizer, snacks and face masks donated […]

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Connection in Action

Swap clothes, enjoy live music and connect with the organizations at the front line of the housing crisis. Whether you have time, a special skill or simply passion, find out how you can make a difference in a fun, casual environment in Northwest Portland.

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Slabtown fundraising

Slabtown New Seasons Market is matching donations June 2nd & 3rd for the neighborhood’s local hunger relief nonprofit – Lift Urban Portland.  Join in the weekend’s events or donate at the register. https://celebratewomenwinemakers.eventbrite.com https://fightinghungerwithflowers.eventbrite.com https://www.lifturbanportland.org/

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Support Old Town

Old Town Winter Social & Silent Auction Fundraiser Thursday, December 14, 2017, 6-9 pm The Falcon Building, 321 NW Glisan Join the Old Town Community Association for an evening with Old Town friends and neighbors. Enjoy tasty bites from our own local restaurants, drinks, music, and an incredible view as we come together to celebrate […]

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Footbridge Over Burnside Crowdfund

The Footbridge Over Burnside Join the Crowdfund and Help Close the Gap You’re traveling on Portland’s iconic Wildwood Trail when you suddenly have to pull up short:  What’s this? A three-lane, high-speed urban arterial smack in the middle of your peaceful forest? Or, you’re cruising in your car down Burnside toward the city at 40 […]