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.

April 24, 2025 11:59 am News article

Portland's First Engagement Officer

February 5, 2025 9:21 am News article

Multnomah Youth Commission Aims to Combat Chronic Absenteeism

July 2, 2024 11:38 am News article

Get Ready to Rank Your (Mock) Vote! 

June 5, 2024 2:54 pm News article

Civic Life Grantees Combating the Fentanyl Crisis

June 5, 2024 2:50 pm News article

Office of Community & Civic Life Funds Free Legal Services for Immigrants & Refugees

A first-of-its-kind partnership between the City’s Immigrant & Refugee Program and Portland Community College Legal Resource Center will provide free legal aid for these communities

April 30, 2024 10:19 am News article

Free Constructing Civic Dialogues Workshops

April 4, 2024 2:50 pm News article

Civic Life Statement on Kenton Firehouse Auditor's Report

The Auditor's Office released a report regarding Civic Life's management of the Historic Kenton Firehouse. They found issues with past management of the property and made recommendations for change. Civic Life agrees with the recommendations and is already pursuing options to remedy the situation.

April 4, 2024 2:42 pm News article

Office of Community & Civic Life, Office of Equity and Human Rights join Mayor's Portfolio

January 25, 2024 12:11 pm News article

Welcoming Week 2023 Video and Report

December 6, 2023 1:44 pm News article

Reclaim Your Vote with Urban League of Portland

Join Urban League of Portland to learn about new voter registration, maintaining current voter registration, and the City of Portland’s new voting system – rank choice voting.

December 6, 2023 1:40 pm News article

Free Pass for North Portland Residents!

Beginning Dec. 1, 2023 all North Portland residents are eligible for a free pass to Matt Dishman Community Center.

November 2, 2023 2:04 pm News article

Squires Helping Young Dads

September 6, 2023 8:17 am News article

Celebrate Welcoming Week 2023!

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

September 6, 2023 8:12 am News article

Small Grants & Sponsorships Open Soon

Small Grants & Sponsorships opening Sept. 25

September 6, 2023 8:09 am News article

New Portland Voting Districts Finalized

Learn about the new voting district map

September 6, 2023 8:05 am News article

Save the Date for Welcoming Week 2023

Join us for a vibrant and family-friendly celebration of our immigrant and refugee communities!

August 2, 2023 1:23 pm News article

Bucking Expectations: 8 Seconds Juneteenth Rodeo

July 12, 2023 9:03 am News article

PEP External Listening Report

July 12, 2023 9:00 am News article

Spreading the PDX Saints Love!

PDX Saints Love applied for a small grant from Civic Life’s East Portland Community Office to establish a pilot program providing support to folks in East Portland experiencing houselessness, substance use disorders, and resource scarcity.

June 6, 2023 4:45 pm News article