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Portland is a Sanctuary City

Find sanctuary city resources from the City of Portland's Immigrant & Refugee Program, including free legal services and state resources for reporting hate crimes, bias incidents, discrimination, and violations of Oregon's sanctuary laws.

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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State Resources for Reporting Hate Crimes, Bias Incidents, Discrimination, and Violations of Oregon's Sanctuary Laws

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Free Legal Services for Immigrants & Refugees (240 languages)

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Know Your Rights, Federal Reporting Resources, and Workers Rights

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Portland Data Map Tool

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Diversity and Civic Leadership Program

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Sign Up for Civic Life Updates

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Equity & Civic Engagement Best Practices

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About Civic Life

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Engagement Officer Calendar

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

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Neighborhood Program

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Youth Program

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New Portlanders Policy Commission

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Multnomah Youth Commission

News

Judge halts Trump threat to withhold dollars from sanctuary cities

A court ruling stops “arbitrary and capricious” directives that jeopardize millions in critical federal grants to Portland and other cities.

News article

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More news

Events

Providence Park Stadium Oversight Committee Meeting

11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Community Event

Providence Park Stadium Oversight Committee Meeting

11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Community Event
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Past Meetings and Hearings

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