Join us for a vibrant and family-friendly celebration of our immigrant and refugee communities! Welcoming Week is a free, week-long event that builds strong community support for immigrant and refugees. Events include art, performances, info sessions, and community discussions and are open to all Portlanders.
Together, let's build a Portland where everyone feels like they belong! See the full schedule of events in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Russian, Vietnamese, and Arabic at: portland.gov/civic/2023-welcoming-week
Winter weather: office closure, emergency shelters and city services
- Most City offices are closed Thursday, Feb. 13, due to winter weather.
- Shelters are open until at least noon Thursday. More information: Multco.us/Cold.
- City information: road closures, transportation updates, preventing frozen plumbing, tree emergencies
Portland is a Sanctuary City
Find sanctuary city resources from the City of Portland's Immigrant & Refugee Program, including free legal services and state resources for reporting hate crimes, bias incidents, discrimination, and violations of Oregon's sanctuary laws.