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The Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center (IFCC) is a historic community center located at 5340 N. Interstate Avenue, in North Portland’s Overlook neighborhood. It has a indoor performance space which seats nearly 100 people, a rehearsal studio, and art gallery.

The Portland International Roadway (PIR for short) is in North Portland, adjacent to the Kenton neighborhood. They host events ranging from bicycle races to car shows, drag racing, sports cars, and motorcycle road racing.

In April, Civic Life's Graffiti Program reported a 300% increase in graffiti work during the height of COVID recovery (and just prior to the release of vaccines and the reopening of businesses). Six months later, we’re pleased to share that the work order requests have stabilized.

​​​​​​​The Budget Monitoring Process (BMP) takes place three times during the fiscal year. The BMP’s goal is to provide City Council with information on revenues and expenditures and allow for urgent and unforeseen changes to the budget.

​​​​​​​The Portland International Raceway (PIR) is a Noise Review Board subcommittee that will explore possible solutions and feasible recommendations to address community concerns related to noise from PIR. Deadline to apply is Friday, October 9.

REMEMBERING is a collaborative effort created by and for Portland’s Native Community in observance of Indigenous People’s Day. This program fosters healing through food, storytelling, and a community weaving project.

Calling all East Portland projects! The East Portland Community Office's (EPCO) "Small Grants Reimbursement Program" supports community building activities in East Portland.

Civic Life spoke with Arbor Lodge Neighborhood Association member, Ginger Edwards, to talk about their Fresh Fruit for Backpacks program.

A community project to inspire Black youth to invent new patterns for their lives and create something beautiful. The project is funded through the "Community Safety and Health Through Art" grant.

This week, the City of Portland presented a proclamation declaring the National Expungement Week. Civic Life spoke with the non-profit Rosewood Initiative to learn how they are helping Portlanders expunge records and court fees.

PDX Parent Magazine’s September issue introduces the 25th class of the Multnomah Youth Commission!

Prior to Welcoming Week, Civic Life worked with the New Portlanders Policy Commission (NPPC) and other community groups to develop Portland’s first multilingual guide that would serve as a “road map” for new immigrants and refugees coming to Portland.

Beginning Sept. 10, the City of Portland, along with other municipalities and organizations around the country, will affirm their commitment to building a more welcoming country where everyone — regardless of their race, ethnicity, or citizenship status — feels like they belong.

We are happy to announce that Civic Life’s Graffiti Program has partnered with MetroPaint, a service of Metro to launch a “Clean it Up, Paint it Up” initiative that provides free cleaning and painting kits to the community.

We are pleased to announce the Community Safety and Healing Through Art 2021 grantees have been awarded a total of $20,000 for art-inspired projects that allow communities to address safety and healing.

CPTED is a great way to design the space around your business so that you can optimize safety for you and your community.