Office of Community & Civic Life

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

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Learn About Civic Life's Programs

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Small Grants & Sponsorship Application Now Open!

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SEED Grant Application Now Open!

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Portland Engagement Project

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Neighborhood Profile Maps

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Contact

Mailing address

1120 SW 5th Avenue
Suite 114
Portland, OR 97204

News

Down on the (Urban) Farm

Learn more about one of our 2021 SEED grantees: Zenger Farm

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Hispanic (Latinx) Heritage Month

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Starting Phase II of the Charter Commission

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Are You Ready to Vote?

Check your voter registration!

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Events

Old Town Neighborhood Association Community & Board Meeting

11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Neighborhood Association Meeting

Arlington Heights Neighborhood Association Board Meetings

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Neighborhood Association Meeting

Sylvan-Highlands Neighborhood Association General Meeting

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Neighborhood Association Meeting

Hillside Neighborhood Association Board Meetings

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Neighborhood Association Meeting
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Past Meetings and Hearings

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