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Office of Community & Civic Life

Bureau/Office
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The Office of Community & Civic Life (Civic Life) connects Portlanders with city government to build inclusive, safe, and livable communities.

To request translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, or other auxiliary aids or services, contact 503-823-4000, Relay: 711.
Mailing address
1120 SW 5th Avenue
Suite 114
Portland, OR 97204
civiclife@portlandoregon.gov
phone number 503-823-4519
Facebook username
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Twitter username
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Instagram username
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Featured content

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Civic Life is Hiring a Partnerships & Equity Manager!

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Cannabis Emergency Relief Fund

Apply for SW Portland Small Grants
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SW Portland 2021-22 Small Grants Reimbursement Program

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External Resource

Neighborhood Associations Directory

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Learn About Civic Life's Programs

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Sign Up for Civic Life Updates

Events

Apply: Central City in Motion Working Group

Volunteer Event
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All day
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) seeks new Central City in Motion Working Group members to advise on the implementation of the Central City in Motion and Rose Lane Project plans.

The Four Parts of Accountability: How To Give A Genuine Apology--workshop

Classes and Activities
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Available Online
Hosted by Black & Beyond the Binary Collective and Facilitated by Mia Mingus of the Bay Area Transformative Justice Collective

Forrest Park Neighborhood Association Board Meetings

Neighborhood Association Meeting
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Pleasant Valley Neighborhood Association General Meeting

Neighborhood Association Meeting
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More Events

Past Meetings and Hearings

– Hillside Neighborhood Association Board MeetingsNeighborhood Association Meeting

– Sylvan-Highlands Neighborhood Association General MeetingNeighborhood Association Meeting

– Arlington Heights Neighborhood Association Board MeetingsNeighborhood Association Meeting

– Linnton Neighborhood Association Board & Town MeetingNeighborhood Association Meeting

– Old Town Neighborhood Association Community & Board MeetingNeighborhood Association Meeting

More Meetings

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