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Throughout April, Safe Blocks worked alongside East Portland communities to expand access to key services, improve shared spaces, engage youth, and launch new opportunities for creative placemaking.
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The Portland Office of Violence Prevention's National Youth Violence Prevention Week took place April 27-May 2, 2026.
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Interested in hosting a party in your neighborhood? Register by June 30. You can get a free permit to close off your street, receive a free noise variance, and much more.
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In March 2026, Safe Blocks continued its commitment to fostering safer, more connected neighborhoods through hands-on engagement, collaborative resource delivery, and community driven environmental improvements.
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National Youth Violence Prevention Week is taking place April 27-May 2, 2026.
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The Safe Blocks Program, within the City’s Office of Violence Prevention, is accepting bids for placemaking projects in East Portland. A total of $150,000 is available for these projects. The deadline to apply is May 18, 2026 at 4 p.m.
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The City of Portland's Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) is pleased to announce the hiring of Jamie Evans-Butler as its next Program Manager, following a highly competitive recruitment process that drew more than 120 applicants from across the country.
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The deadline to apply is October 31, 2025
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Longtime public safety leader Bob Cozzie will serve as Portland’s deputy city administrator for public safety.
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