Yard Tree Giveaway Partners Program

Imagine Black Futures was Founded in 2009, the Portland African American Leadership Forum (PAALF) united Black leaders to drive community change. 

In 2015, we launched the People’s Plan, engaging nearly 500 community members in shaping a vision for a thriving, connected Portland. Released in 2017, the plan outlined 65+ action items and highlighted the need for greater Black political representation. In 2019, we created Imagine Black to lead this work. By 2020, we began transitioning to Imagine Black Futures to better reflect our inclusive, statewide vision and commitment to all Black people across the African Diaspora.

People of Color Outdoors  (POCO) is a Portland based nonprofit that has a mission to help Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and White parents of BIPOC children deepen their natural connection with nature in a supportive community. We do that by offering an average of 60 outdoor events of all kinds, throughout the state of Oregon and in the SW area of Washington. POCO hosts the POCO Guardians, an environmental education and leadership program for children, and has offered leadership training to members in the areas of fishing, wellness walks, kayaking, and birding. POCO’s Founder, Pamela Slaughter, was the first recipient of the Joey Pope Award for innovative and impactful leadership in the Portland Metro area. POCO has a long-term goal of building a retreat center with a focus on environmental and cultural education and events.

The Somali Oregon Service Center (SOSC) is a community based nonprofit organization serving the Somali and East African communities across Oregon. Although officially founded in 2020, SOSC has been actively engaged in community service for over 15 years, building a strong foundation of trust, cultural connection, and advocacy long before its formal establishment. Rooted in the lived experiences of Somali immigrants and refugees, SOSC was created to address the growing and complex needs of East African families adapting to life in the United States. What began as an informal network of community members supporting one another has grown into a fully operational, culturally specific service center dedicated to advancing equity, access, and empowerment. SOSC offers a wide range of programs and services, including housing navigation, workforce development, youth mentoring, language interpretation, healthcare access, civic engagement, and immigration support. With a multilingual and multicultural team, many of whom share the immigrant experience, the organization ensures that every service is delivered with cultural sensitivity and community insight. By partnering with local governments, schools, healthcare providers, and other nonprofits, SOSC plays a vital role in bridging cultural and systemic gaps. It advocates for inclusive policies while helping individuals and families overcome barriers to education, employment, Environment and social integration. Over the past 15 years, SOSC has earned a reputation as a dependable and compassionate resource for East African Oregonians. Its official founding in 2020 marked a new chapter—allowing it to expand programs, strengthen partnerships, and reach even more community members in need. Today, the Somali Oregon Service Center continues to stand as a pillar of strength, resilience, and hope—committed to uplifting communities and shaping a more just and inclusive Oregon for all.

Southeast Uplift Neighborhood Coalition is a nonprofit and nonpartisan civic organization that has been building informed, inclusive, and participatory neighborhoods since 1968. Today, we serve as the district coalition office that helps grassroots organizations build their capacity to serve communities throughout the 19 neighborhoods that make up District 3 in inner Southeast Portland and parts of Northeast. Residents throughout District 3 are invited to participate in SEUL's Climate Justice Action Committee. The YTG partnership is this committee's flagship project for the coming fiscal year, focusing on the 8 neighborhoods prioritized for increasing tree canopy in District 3

Verde builds environmental wealth in low-income and BIPOC communities

 through social enterprise, outreach, and advocacy. Founded in 2005 in Portland’s Cully neighborhood, we’ve redefined sustainability as an anti-poverty strategy—bringing environmental infrastructure to underserved areas, engaging residents in the process, and ensuring that every investment supports community well-being. Our programs range from energy-efficient home upgrades and free naturescape installations to youth environmental education, leadership development, community advocacy, and neighborhood-driven initiatives like the Cully Community Led Tax Increment Finance (TIF) district."

Based in Oregon,Sputnik Russian STEM School is a bilingual online school offering STEM and language education for Russian-speaking children and families. We create accessible learning experiences that celebrate cultural identity, support academic growth, and build stronger connections between communities.

Green Lents’mission is to cultivate a thriving, resilient, and environmentally-just community through engagement,education and collective action in Lents and outer SE Portland, Oregon. The heart of our organization is our Community Tool Library on SE Ramona and 92nd, but we also have many projects throughout the neighborhood aimed at creating green spaces for pollinators and for people. We are excited to work with Urban Forestry on the Yard Tree Giveaway which is near and dear to our mission, and it is fun to see the enthusiasm matched by our community.

Foster Trees is a full-service tree care company that provides thoughtful and ecology-based care for our client’s trees. We

 work with clients to create solutions that preserve and protect tree canopy in the urban environment while ensuring that our client's spaces are safe and beautiful. Our services range from pruning and removal of necessary trees to consultations about how to encourage habitat for urban forest creatures in a client’s backyard. We also specialize in care and maintenance of orchard trees, and provide support for homeowners in learning how to grow backyard fruit. We love trees and are excited to help you experience the many benefits of trees in your yard! We're your tree people.

The Blueprint Foundation is a human development organization that reconnects Black-identified youth and young adults to nature by providing culturally specific learning opportunities. Since 2015, The Blueprint Foundation has embraced a mentorship model to inspire its participants to overcome systemic barriers by welcoming new experiences that support their workforce development. By tending to the environment, Blueprint youth invest in nature, their communities, and themselves. It is our mission to empower future generations one seed, one tree, one stream at a time.

Lloyd EcoDistrict's vision is to make Portland’s Lloyd neighborhood the most sustainable community in North America, championing equity, resilience, and climate protection at the local level. The 60+ projects, partnerships, and initiatives in our 2030 Roadmap fit into four main program areas: Climate Action and Adaptation, Community Resilience, Inclusive Prosperity, and Greening Lloyd. Our Greening Lloyd works to transform the urban landscape into a thriving ecological habitat. This initiative integrates sustainable living practices with placemaking efforts to create green corridors and gardens that enrich biodiversity and enhance the livability of our neighborhood. By prioritizing green infrastructure, we help combat the urban heat island effect and improve air quality. This approach not only supports local flora and fauna but also fosters a deeper connection between the community and its environment, embodying our vision of an interconnected and sustainably managed urban space.

Mt. Olivet Baptist Church is an intergenerational church for all nations creating unique environments for social and spiritual impact. Rooted in Biblical principles with over 100 years of service to our city, The Mount connects people to God and to one another.

The Rosewood Initiative is a place-based nonprofit that serves as a community anchor and resource hub, and fosters community building across East Portland neighborhoods. Through the Rosewood Community Hub site on 141st & Stark, our goal is to improve access to support systems that build economic stability and upward mobility, increase health and wellness, and strengthen community resilience.

The Oregon & SW Washington African Community Development Center (OSWWACDC) is a vibrant coalition of nonprofit organizations committed to uplifting and empowering African refugees and immigrants across Oregon and Southwest Washington. Established to address the unique challenges facing these communities, OSWWACDC fosters unity and collaboration among grassroots Community-Based Minority Organizations (CBMOs), amplifying voices that are often marginalized and ensuring equitable access to critical resources and opportunities.