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Office of Community & Civic Life

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

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Small Grants & Sponsorship Opportunity Opens Sept 25. Sometimes great ideas need a little bit of help to become real

Small Grants Application is Open!

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Sign Up for Civic Life Updates

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Learn more about the future of Civic Life’s Programs

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Civic Life Director

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About Civic Life

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Portland Engagement Project

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Civic Life Employee Portal

Contact

Office of Community & Civic Life

civiclife@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-4519

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Mailing address

1120 SW 5th Avenue
Suite 114
Portland, OR 97204

Related offices, programs, advisory groups, and projects

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Advisory Bodies Program

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Bureau Advisory Committee

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Grant Opportunities

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Immigrant & Refugee Program

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Neighborhood Program

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New Portlanders Policy Commission

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Multnomah Youth Commission

News

Squires Helping Young Dads

News article

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Celebrate Welcoming Week 2023!

Welcoming Week has events running from Sept. 8-15!

News article

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Small Grants & Sponsorships Open Soon

Small Grants & Sponsorships opening Sept. 25

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Small grants and sponsorships. sometimes great ideas need a little bit of help to become real

New Portland Voting Districts Finalized

Learn about the new voting district map

News article

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Events

Parkrose Neighborhood Association Meeting

Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7pm, at Rossi Farms, 3839 NE 122nd Ave., unless announced as a Zoom meeting on the "ParkroseNeighbors" Facebook page. No meetings in August, November and December.

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Neighborhood Association Meeting
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Past Meetings and Hearings

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