Since the term “poverty porn” first appeared in 1981, much has been said about the exploitation of human suffering to inspire charitable giving. Yet four decades later, many organizations still struggle to communicate their impact in a way that authentically represents the issue and preserves the...
The third annual Walk with Refugees & Immigrants is presented by PP&R’s Parks for New Portlanders program in conjunction with the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Sunday Parkways, local nonprofits and refugee and immigrant organizations, and local elected leaders. The event celebrates...
The Mother Earth News Fair is your passport to money-saving hacks, health-boosting remedies, and environmental strategies from leading experts and entrepreneurs around the country. In addition to presentations and hands-on workshops, you’ll encounter a vast marketplace abounding with innovative...
Join the Columbia Slough Watershed Council for Regatta, an on the water paddle festival like no other, Sunday, August 11th from 10am to 2pm. Regatta celebrates recreation opportunities on Portland’s hidden gem of local waterways, the Columbia Slough. Regatta is not actually a race; this family...
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R)’s extremely popular Summer Free For All (SFFA) series returns for 2019 with amazing events all summer long. Summer Free For All (SFFA) keeps kids active and healthy, builds community, and celebrates our diverse city by providing free, accessible, and...
Position: Volunteer Coordinator Compensation: $40,000-43,000 with benefits (medical/vision, dental, life ins; PTO,10 paid holidays, flexible schedule) Hours: 40 hours/week, full-time, evenings and weekends required Reports to: Executive Director Closing Date: June 20, 2019 Organization...
On June 4 history will be made here in Portland. 21 young people are suing the federal government for their constitutional rights to life, liberty, and property. The Youth v. Gov case (AKA Juliana v. US) has its latest and most pivotal court date yet, right here in our city. RSVP here! On June 4,...
The Village Building Convergence starts in just over a week! Our Placemaking sites are finalizing their schedules, and we’ll send up another update in a few days. About half of the sites have info now, and we’re updating as the info comes in. Visit this page to see what’s up in...
We’re done with plastic. How about you? This July, alongside thousands of people around the world, we are breaking up with the stuff that doesn’t break down. Join us for our first global Plastic Free EcoChallenge! For 31 days, we will collectively strive to live as #PlasticFree as...
The Power of Collective Impact People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnerships. The United Nations General Assembly approved Agenda 2030 in 2015, with 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets to be achieved by the year 2030. The SDGs offer an aspirational vision for a...
¡Ven a celebrar la naturaleza! Ofrecemos actividades en español e inglés para todas las edades incluyendo: -Bailes folclóricos y música -Plantas gratuitas y consejos para la jardinería -Animales vivos -20+ grupos comunitarios -Carritos de comida -Una búsqueda del tosoro -Viajes guiados gratuitos...
Join us for a community park beautification project as we prepare Peace Park for a refresh! This event will be the initial cleanup of the space in preparation for future park planning and replanting. Dress to do some yard work! Get to know your neighbors and help clean up an open space on the...