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On August 1, Multnomah Youth Commission (MYC) members Aditi Subramaniam and Alvin Chan, Oregon Rep. Hoa Nguyen, and Dr. Ben Hoffman sat down with KGW's Straight Talk to discuss ways to fight chronic absenteeism in Oregon schools.
As youth, commissioners Alvin and Aditi were able to speak to their experiences and those of their peers. Aditi recalled seeing her older sister struggle to get going in the morning and her difficulty concentrating in her earliest class.
Dr. Hoffman and Rep. Nguyen brought their experience to the table to talk about the impacts these changes could have for students and their communities.
The Multnomah Youth Commission's (MYC) Education/Youth Voice Committee's proposal to push highschool start times back to at least 8:30 am will allow students to get more sleep, eat breakfast, and get to school on time more alert to learn in their first period classes. These changes in other schools have been shown to increase students' academic and athletic performance, as well as their overall mental and physical health.
Check out KGW's Straight Talk on August 17, 18, or 19 to learn more!
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Join iUrban Teen’s FREE iEngineer STEM Camp on August 15, 16, & 17! Open to ages 12-18, attendees will participate in interactive workshops and tour University of Portland facilities. Lunch will be provided on Thursday and Friday. Saturday morning, family are invited to enjoy a delicious breakfast and hear from student teams about their experiences.
Civic Life is a proud sponsor of this event!
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 Citizenship Clinic Pre-Screening
Get ready for the SOAR Immigration Legal Services’ 2024 Citizenship Day Clinic! SOAR’s Citizenship Day celebrates prospective citizens by helping hundreds of aspiring Americans take their final step towards citizenship.This free event will be hosted by the Office of Community & Civic Life on September 20 at the Portland Building.
To prepare for this clinic, applicants must also attend a pre-screening clinic in August.
Upcoming pre-screening events:
- August 12, 10 am-4 pm, 862 SE Oak St., Suite 3A, Hillsboro, OR 97123
- August 29, 12-5 pm, 385 NW Miller Ave., Gresham, OR 97030
This event event will bring Oregon residents together with pro bono lawyers, accredited representatives, legal assistants, interpreters, and community volunteers to prepare, process and file an Application for Naturalization!
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Survey closing August 12!
The City's new organizational structure created an Engagement Officer position.
The Transition Team wants your input to help decide the authority, priorities, and ideal candidate profile!
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The 2024 Tonga Day Festival will be held on August 17, 12-5 pm, at Gateway Discovery Park to celebrate Tongan heritage through cultural performances, live music, community, and food!
Civic Life's Immigrant & Refugee Program is a proud sponsor of this event.
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Welcoming Week activities are free, open to the public and include a focus on access to resources and cultural experiences including art, food, and music.
Mark you calendars to check out events happening all around Portland from Sept. 13-22!
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On July 1, Civic Life's DCO model changed from 7 to 4 service areas, all supported by nonprofit-run district offices.
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Neighborhood Association Meetings |
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Neighborhood associations are one of the many ways people can participate in community gathering and advocacy. Meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome.
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Joining an advisory body is a way for Portlanders to lend their expertise and personal or professional experience to the City of Portland. Advisory body members work closely with community members and City of Portland liaisons to impact policies and programs.
- Bicycle Advisory Committee - Closes Sunday, August 18
- Golf Advisory Committee - Closes Sunday, September 29
- Private For-Hire Transportation Advisory Committee - Closes Sunday, December 1
- Transportation Network Company Driver Advisory Committee - Closes Sunday, December 1
Ongoing Recruitments
These advisory bodies are accepting applications on an ongoing basis:
- New Portlanders Policy Commission - Closes Sunday, January 5, 2025
- Police Review Board - Closes December 31, 2099
- Citizen Review Committee - Closes December 31, 2099
- Portland Committee on Community Engaged Policing - Closes December 31, 2099
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