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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.
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Portland's First Engagement Officer
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Get Ready to Rank Your (Mock) Vote!
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Civic Life Grantees Combating the Fentanyl Crisis
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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
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Free Constructing Civic Dialogues Workshops
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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.
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Office of Community & Civic Life, Office of Equity and Human Rights join Mayor's Portfolio
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Welcoming Week 2023 Video and Report
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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.
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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.
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Squires Helping Young Dads
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Save the Date for Welcoming Week 2023
Join us for a vibrant and family-friendly celebration of our immigrant and refugee communities!
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Bucking Expectations: 8 Seconds Juneteenth Rodeo
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PEP External Listening Report
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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.
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