Everything you need to know about our
Grant Programs:
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Small Grants:
The goals of the Small Grant Program are to increase the number and diversity of people who are involved and engaged in the broader community; strengthen community capacity to create change by building community leadership, identity, skills, relationships and partnerships; and increase community impact on public decisions and community life.
$300 - $4,000 range available per grant
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Communications Grants:
Each year, SE Uplift provides neighborhood groups/ organizations with a small amount of funding that can be used for communication and outreach efforts. Our priority for communication funding in 2021 is to make funds available to our diverse SE Portland community, and to ensure funds support strategies and best practices for effective and accessible outreach and communications.
Communications Funds:
*NA Associations only
Neighborhood Associations are can to apply for a $500.oo communication fund, and are eligible to apply to our Communications Grants program.
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Grant Workshops:
SE Uplift will be hosting two Workshop/Info Sessions.
Applicants are highly encouraged to attend to one of these.
There will be two sessions to build accessibility to everyone in the community.
Info Session 1:
Monday, February 8th, 2021
10:00 AM - 12:00PM
Info Session 2:
Thursday, February 11th, 2021
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Zoom Meeting ID:
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Pre- Register to the Grant Workshops |
When:
Feb 8, 2021 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance:
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When:
Feb 11, 2021 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance:
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Equity Lens:
All proposals will be reviewed using our Equity Lens which is based upon our commitment to correct harmful historical practices and policies as acknowledged in our DEIA Statement
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For more information on Communication Grants contact:
Paola De La Cruz
Communications & Outreach Manager
For more information on Small Grants contact:
Matchu Williams
Community Liaison Program Manager
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Tabor Commons -
New Tenant!
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Help us welcome,
Black & Beyond the Binary Collective
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"Black & Beyond the Binary Collective is dedicated to advocacy and healing for transgender and gender-variant Oregonians who are Black and have lived experiences as a member of the African diaspora. " |
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News, Upcoming Events & Workshops |
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PDX Free Fridge
"Take what you need, leave what you don't, give what you can"
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"PDX Free Fridge is a community based and informed mutual aid effort to increase access to free food and vital supplies by creating a network of independent fridges and pantries in Portland, OR. Our mission is to redistribute existing resources by providing access to free food and supplies through community fridges and pantries."
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Visit the PDX Free Fridge website, or follow them on social media to stay updated on fridges / cabinets in your area!
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" On Tuesday afternoon, January 12th, there was a fire at Hacienda’s Clara Vista affordable housing property. Eight homes were destroyed. Everyone is safe and accounted for and all families have been relocated to hotels as we work to find permanent homes for them. The fire department is currently investigating the source of the fire and ensuring the safety of the property.
Hacienda’s number one priority is to support the families impacted by the fire by getting them back into safe housing as soon as possible and to ensure their emotional well-being and immediate needs are met.
Donations to support families impacted can be made on Hacienda’s website – https://haciendacdc.org/donate/ – please add “Clara Vista fire relief” in the comments section.
Thank you for your concern and support.
The Hacienda Team "
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Date: Saturday, January 16th
Time: 10am to 12:30pm
Place: Whitman Elementary School
7326 SE Flavel St, Portland, OR 97206
Detrash Portland and SOLVE are hosting another trash cleanup event this Saturday, January 16th. Folks will meet up in the Brentwood-Darlington neighborhood at the Whitman Elementary School, under the covered overhang by the school’s flag pole.
For more information click here.
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Constructing Civic Dialogues Grant |
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" As we re-imagine new strategies to address conflict resolution, racism and community safety that move beyond community policing, we recognize the need for opportunities for participants to develop foundational skills of their own around community conflict resolution and communication. The Constructing Civic Dialogues Program is a concrete way for the City of Portland to channel multi-year financial resources to groups doing this community-based work.
The grant will fund up to 7 new partnerships and each individual grant award will range from $15,000 to $75,000."
Applications are due February 1, 2021 at 4:00pm, PST
For more information click here.
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Meet your new (and returning) City of Portland elected officials!
Leah Fisher, SE Uplift
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2021 will welcome two new City Commissioners – Carmen Rubio and Mingus Mapps; two returning, but still relatively new Commissioners - Jo Ann Hardesty and Dan Ryan; and Portland’s first two-term Mayor in two decades. Considering past councils have been long-serving, mostly white, and mostly male, this is kind of a big year for city government in Portland! The diversity of lived experiences and expertise they bring set Portland up for new ways of thinking about, and addressing, the important issues facing our City today. Issues such as COVID-19 recovery, racial justice, houselessness, community safety, climate change, and more are all examples of Commissioners’ year one priorities.
If you haven’t been tuning into politics recently because...well... it’s a lot. We get it. If you want to learn a bit more about our new and returning City Commissioners, their priorities and commitments, go here.
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Why should I care who our City Commissions are?
The Mayor, four Commissioners and the Auditor are Portland’s six elected officials. The Mayor and the Commissioners together make up the City Council. They are essentially the decision makers for everything major happening in the city. By everything, we mean they have legislative responsibilities by approving high-level policy, rules, and funding decisions that impact what gets built, where we spend money, how we change as a city, and much more.
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For example: City Council has been responsible for tweaking and approving the following in the last couple years.
Policy: Plastic bag ban which prevents retailers from providing plastic bags for a cleaner and safer environment.
Policy: Residential Infill Project which allows more than single-family houses be built in traditionally single-family areas
Funding: Cuts to the policy bureau’s operating budget in response to the outcry for police accountability and the Black Lives Matter movement.
Other Actions: Recognizes March 28th Transgender Day of Visibility, a day dedicated to celebrating the transgender community and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people everywhere.
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Commissioners and the Mayor also have administrative responsibility as they oversee our City bureaus. Bureaus direct all operations and goings on of our city such as parks, housing, emergency response, transportation, new development, police and more.
You may be starting to see why these folks are important to everyone’s daily lives and why you should care. Large and small, they have a HUGE impact on our lives, our economy, our environment, and how just our city is. It is super important our Commissioners and Mayor hear from community to understand and factor in everyone’s needs and priorities.
Portland operates under a commission form of government, which differs from most other large cities in the United States in that its members have legislative, administrative and quasi-judicial powers. It’s a lot of power and responsibility for this small group of decision-makers.
Learn more about our government structure here, and how our City Council works here.
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How do I have my voice heard by Commissions?
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Question or Comment on a City Council Agenda?
If your question or concern is on the City Council Agenda (see here), provide your perspective via written or verbal testimony before the due date/time.
Issue or concern on a City issue not currently on their agenda/radar?
If you have a concern that is not being considered on any meetings, committees or workgroups, there are a few things you can do to draw attention to that issue and share your perspective. You can write directly to Commissioners or request a meeting on the topic; however, it may be more effective to build community support first. Connect with other neighbors and/or organizations who have similar priorities and work collaboratively to bring the issue to the appropriate City Bureau and then to City Council. Use data, personal stories, photos, and more to make your request compelling. Learn more about advocacy on SE Uplift’s advocacy page here.
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Want to get to know your Commissioners better?
Just ask! Decision-makers often host town halls or attend public meetings to share information about their bureaus, collect community feedback, and answer questions. Remember that they are here to support the community and, if you are respectful, these busy individuals will do their best to show up for you. Typically, they will work through staff to schedule talking engagements and events, and it may require a consorted effort with a larger group to get it on their radar, but it’s possible.
Make getting to know your decision-makers one of your goals for 2021! Challenge yourself to be empowered to engage, while also recognizing your privilege and creating space for others’ voices and needs. Recognize that City Council must work for everyone in the City, and part of that right now is prioritizing community that has been historically underserved and marginalized by City government over the last 100+ years. Let’s all work to create a Portland that works for everyone moving forward!
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Houseless Committee
Eaen Goss, Matchu Williams / SE Uplift
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The Houseless Committee is focused on supporting both our houseless and housed neighbors during this time of great need. The committee meets to share resources and empower neighbors with tools and skills while we collaborate on solutions to this complex issue.
Our next meeting is January 25th at 5:30 pm.
The committee is open to anyone seeking to expand the options available for support.
Eaen Goss is the SE Uplift staff contact for this committee, so please email eaen@seuplift.org with questions or to be added to future committee emails/meeting invites. We are currently developing a robust resource guide and will be sharing that broadly when it is complete.
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SE Uplift Neighborhood Coalition
(503) 232-0010
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