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Civic Life's Small Grants Approved by City Council
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We Are Only Human
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We all experience different kinds of crisis. When you’re in midst of one, healing requires a long and private journey that requires tremendous care, and lots of empathy.
Making Space for Everyone
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For years, Civic Life employees have been spread throughout Portland—some working in the City Hall Building, others at Penumbra Kelly Building on East Burnside. But now, almost all Civic Life employees are finally coming together to work under one roof at the newly renovated Portland Building.
Art and Recovery
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Join the Community Safety team on Wednesday, July 14, from 3 to 4 p.m., for a free and virtual presentation on "art and recovery."
Never Look Away
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Civic Life's Graffiti Program is proud to provide funding to the community mural project "Never Look Away". The mural will be located at 720 NW Davis and will expand visibility and acknowledgment of the contributions of LGBTQ+ people.
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The City of Portland's Noise Review Board is now recruiting a new member to join the board. Applications due Friday, July 9, 2021.
EPCO is moving!
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Regulating and Destigmatizing the Cannabis Industry
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In a recent interview with High Times, a news organization focusing on cannabis, Dawson spoke about the challenges of regulating and destigmatizing cannabis during a pandemic and a massive social justice movement.
Celebrating Immigrant Heritage Month
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Civic Life continues to pay tribute to national Immigrant Heritage Month and today we are excited to share the story of two community leaders Hoa Nguyen and Dmitriy Sashchenko.
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After the passing of the Ordinance No. 190321, Civic Life released their 100-day plan to help us focus on swiftly executing the plan. We are happy to report that we are on track for completing our 100-day plan.
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The Community Safety Program of the Office of Community & Civic Life is teaming up with the City’s Creative Laureate and the City Arts Program to launch a pilot grant program for activities that support community grieving and healing, with a focus on safety.
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In honor of Immigrant Heritage Month, Civic Life asked June Schumann – an activist, chair of the Minoru Yasui Legacy Project, and member of the Immigrant and Refugee Program’s New Portlanders Policy Commission – to share the story of her family’s immigration to the US.
NEWS RELEASE: City of Portland approves $1.8M in Cannabis Equity, Restorative Justice & Community Reinvestment Grants
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The Office of Community & Civic Life to administer the largest city-led grant initiative in the U.S. that prioritizes racial and social equity
Civic Life Moving Forward with New Director
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On Thursday, May 20, Commissioner-in-Charge Jo Ann Hardesty announced Michael Montoya as the Office of Community & Civic Life Interim Director. The following is Commissioner Hardesty's full statement.
MYC 2021 Mini-Grant Recipients
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The Multnomah Youth Commission (MYC)’s Youth Against Violence Subcommittee is pleased to award four youth-led projects this year. The four grantees were selected based on the MYC Youth Against Violence committee’s mission.
Farewell Director Rhee
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On Friday, May 14, Civic Life bid farewell to Director Suk Rhee
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Study seeks to help the City of Portland understand barriers to civic engagement for people with disabilities and severe health concerns
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Joint Statement from Commissioner-in-Charge Jo Ann Hardesty and Director Suk Rhee Announcing that May 14, 2021 will be Director Rhee's Last Day with the City of Portland
Building Equity in the Cannabis Industry
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Civic Life’s Cannabis Program Supervisor Dasheeda Dawson was featured in a recent Refinery29 article talking about cannabis equity and legalization.
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