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Safe Blocks Monthly Activity Summary – April 2026

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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National Youth Violence Prevention Week 2026 Recap

The Portland Office of Violence Prevention's National Youth Violence Prevention Week took place April 27-May 2, 2026.

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Party On, Portland! (POP) events to take place August 1-14

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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Safe Blocks Monthly Activity Summary – March 2026

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 2026

National Youth Violence Prevention Week is taking place April 27-May 2, 2026.

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Safe Blocks Program welcomes bids for placemaking projects in partnership with East Portland elementary schools

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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Dawson Park resource fair event summary - March3, 2026

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Dawson Park resource fair event summary - February 3, 2026

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Dawson Park resource fair event summary - January 6, 2026

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City of Portland announces Jamie Evans-Butler to lead the Office of Violence Prevention

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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Dawson Park event summary - November 4, 2025

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Rose City Self-Defense Fall 2025 Newsletter

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Rose City Self-Defense is looking for volunteer instructors

The deadline to apply is October 31, 2025

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Portland names Bob Cozzie as deputy city administrator for public safety

Longtime public safety leader Bob Cozzie will serve as Portland’s deputy city administrator for public safety.

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Reunion in the Community at Dawson Park - September 2, 2025

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Gilbert HydroPark POP! Party on August 9, 2025

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Personal safety workshop on August 19 a success

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Lents Youth Initiative 2025 Report

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Reunion in the Community at Dawson Park - August 5, 2025

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