News

Congratulations to the Multnomah Youth Commission (MYC) on their 25th anniversary in inspiring public policy & advocating for transformational change.

Civic Life is seeking proposals to assist nonprofits to obtain organizational liability insurance coverage this spring. We will award one grant of up to $20,000 to a nonprofit organization partner.

Civic Life's Noise Program supports the city’s lively spirit, safety, and health by reviewing requests for City noise code variances for exciting and essential events. We also educate the public on the human health issue of urban noise pollution by enforcing the City's Noise Code Title 18.

Join us on April 22, for our Spanish-language Fix-It Fair event “Seguridad Personal (Personal Safety)”

As Community Safety program evolves, we are leaning into trauma-informed strategies to help address root causes for those most impacted by systemic harms.

Multnomah Youth Commission Seeks Applications from Next Generation to Participate in Local Government

The Cannabis Policy Oversight Team (CPOT) is currently recruiting members for 3 subcommittees: Community Impact, Competency, and Small Business Support. Deadline to apply is Monday, April 5, 2021.

The Neighbors Together program provides opportunities for community members to build relationships with each other and get training on a variety of safety-related situations.

The City of Portland’s Office of Community and Civic Life is seeking a Disability Coordinator to join our Disability Program team.

The Multnomah Youth Commission (MYC) is current looking for youth who represent the cross-section of demographics, identities, and experiences of all young people in our community.

On March 9, the federal government dropped the Trump Administration lawsuits defending the 2019 changes to the long-standing “public charge” test.

Dawson spoke with Connecticut Public Radio (WNPR) show Disrupted about equity in the cannabis industry.

The Cannabis Oversight Team (CPOT) has added six new members to its advisory body!

We are joining the global movement on March 21 to end racial discrimination.

We are excited to announce that 10 local organizations have been selected to receive Civic Life’s Disability Leadership Grant for projects led and designed by people with disabilities.