Native Arts & Cultures transformed the Yale Building in inner-SE Portland into a dynamic cultural hub—publishing a magazine, hosting events, and elevating Indigenous arts and voices.

Positive Charge! PDX turns simple acts of kindness into collective impact - mobilizing volunteers to fight hunger, share books, and strengthen community across Portland.

Black Futures Farm grows food and community, nurturing land justice and hosting Black Sundays that reconnect people with culture, belonging, and the land.

Heretic Coffee Co. builds community through volunteer service, supporting local nonprofits and offering free meals that spark generosity and neighborhood care.

Knott Street Boxing Club has guided Albina youth since 1951, offering affordable training, discipline, and mentorship through coach Stan Dunn’s steady, community-centered leadership.

Stay On The Grass turns paved corners into micro-parks, adding shade, habitat, and community space that reconnects Portland’s streets with nature - one green module at a time.

For over 30 years, Shoehorn Conley has filled Portland’s streets with tap-danced jazz, turning sidewalks into stages and sparking joyful, spontaneous community.

No Vacancy transforms Old Town’s empty storefronts into a free art walk, showcasing local artists and proving how creativity can spark neighborhood renewal.

City Club of Portland informs civic life through member-led research and public forums, uniting experts and residents to shape solutions for a more vibrant, livable city.