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Holiday closure

Most City of Portland offices will be closed Monday, May 30, to observe Memorial Day.

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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Learn About Civic Life's Programs

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2021 Cannabis Policy Report

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Supporting Ukrainian Communities

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Neighborhood Associations Directory

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Contact

Mailing address

1120 SW 5th Avenue
Suite 114
Portland, OR 97204

News

Help for Portland's Homelessness Crisis

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Water Bill Assistance Programs

Need help paying your water bill? Check out these resources.

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New Morpheus Youth Project Mural

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Meet our new Partnerships & Equity Manager

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Events

Old Town Neighborhood Association Community & Board Meeting

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

Water Is Life: Understanding the Red Deal

The variety of free trainings, workshops, and panels we are offering is part of the We Keep Us Safe: Active Community Intervention series facilitated by Black & Beyond the Binary Collective , guest facilitators/panelist and is sponsored by the Constructing Civic Dialogues program through Civic Life.

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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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
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Past Meetings and Hearings

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