Although census data show Oregon’s population becoming more racially diverse, the perception persists that we are one of the whitest states in the nation. This is the focus of “Power, Privilege, and Racial Diversity in Oregon,” a free conversation with Willamette University professor Emily Drew
Is your organization interested in developing local partnerships? Could your mission be supported with more neighborhood involvement? Consider getting involved with SE Uplift! We are currently seeking organizations interested in serving on our board. All interested community organizations are invited to join us on Tuesday, June 13th for coffee, pastries, networking, and a chance to learn more about SE Uplift’s board service. SE Uplift Board: Coffee Info Session Tuesday, June… Read More »Coffee Info Session
You are invited to join SE Uplift on Thursday, June 29th to celebrate our departing executive director Anne Dufay. Enjoy light refreshments and wish Anne a fond farewell!
New and returning neighborhood association board members – join us for a lively and interactive training on board service. Learn skills to improve the effectiveness of your neighborhood association. Be more effective as a board member. Topics will include an overview of Portland’s community involvement system, SE Uplift’s information sharing and advocacy models, board roles, responsibilities, and regulations, and solutions to common neighborhood association challenges. Location: SE Uplift Neighborhood… Read More »Building Leaders, Building Your Board: Neighborhood Board Member Orientation
Interested in creating awareness, changing policy, and finding $$ to improve safety on your neighborhood streets? RSPV today for our Traffic Safety Workshop!
What is this project about?In response to community concerns about demolitions and the scale of new homes, as well as the supply of housing in Portland, the Residential Infill Project is exploring ways to adapt Portland’s single-dwelling zoning rules to meet the needs of current and future generations. The project addresses three topic areas: scale of houses, housing choice, and narrow lot development. For more information visit the project website… Read More »Residential Infill Project: Update from Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
New and returning neighborhood association board members – join us for a lively and interactive training on board service. Learn skills to improve the effectiveness of your neighborhood association. Be more effective as a board member. Topics will include an overview of Portland’s community involvement system, SE Uplift’s information sharing and advocacy models, board roles, responsibilities, and regulations, and solutions to common neighborhood association challenges. Happy Birthday messages for friends… Read More »Building Leaders, Building your Board: Neighborhood Board Member Orientation
SE Uplift invites ordinary Portlanders like you to shape and create your neighborhood by applying for a Neighborhood Small Grant. Through this grant you can tap into your creativity and leadership to develop projects that improve your community. Join us at one of our grant workshops to learn how!
A case for making traffic diverters the default design policy for greenways (bike boulevards) crossing arterial streets.
New and returning neighborhood association board members are invited to join us on Tuesday June 28th for a lively and interactive training on board service.