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This week, we’re celebrating National Volunteer Week with Portland Parks & Recreation volunteers—the people who show up, care deeply, and help make Portland's parks and neighborhoods stronger every day. A dedicated team help make Rose City Bluff (pictured above) a more welcoming place for walking, running, hiking, and biking. In volunteering together, they've built a connected community driven by care for the land, wildlife, and each other. This is Portland in action. Find more Portland Parks & Recreation volunteer opportunities.
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Our system is built to ensure that the plastics we collect are recycled, and a new state law is making that system even stronger.
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The Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood now has more affordable housing, including 25 units of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) for those exiting homelessness. Innovative Housing, Inc., has completed Garden Park Estates, a redevelopment project that expanded the existing 63-unit complex into 117 energy-efficient affordable homes, from studios to 3-bedrooms. Construction was completed in three phases - all units are now open to low-income households.
Mayor Keith Wilson outlines ‘significant and painful cuts’ to close historic budget gap of over $160 million as revenues for fiscal year 2026-27 lag behind costs. His proposal maintains critical resources like police officers, fire stations, parks, community centers, and affordable housing.
The resolution supports expedited planning and policy work across City bureaus to enable housing development in Portland's Inner Eastside for people in all ages, wages, and stages of life.
BIKETOWN was launched on July 19, 2016. To commemorate 10 years of bike-share service, PBOT will host a massive group ride on Sunday, July 19, where all Portlanders are welcome to ride downtown in the morning and celebrate at the Portland Pride Parade. To mark this milestone and make bike-sharing even more convenient, BIKETOWN will replace all first-generation e-bikes with new e-bikes this year.
National Youth Violence Prevention Week (April 27-May 2, 2026) is a national observance that emphasizes the importance of early intervention, cross-sector collaboration, and youth-centered approaches to fostering safety and well-being. In Portland, the Office of Violence Prevention convenes youth, schools, community-based organizations, and public partners to participate in skill-building opportunities that provide tools to support conflict resolution, personal safety, and positive decision-making.
Ombudsman report
Our small team continued to receive more complaints last year, especially from Portlanders experiencing homelessness. Read about how we helped Portlanders get a fair result.
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We want to understand how you connect with the land and water in the Columbia Slough, environmental concerns and community needs, what benefits of a healthy watershed matter most to you, and what should guide our priorities and investments. Take the survey or read more.
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Proposals are wanted that offer general design concepts to relocate the Veterans memorials to the plaza on the Rose Quarter campus. Submit proposals by 4 p.m. on May 7, 2026, as the first of a two-part process to select a design team that will ultimately generate a schematic-level design for the Veterans Memorials.
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Space is still available! Sign up for the Youth Safety & Self-Defense Class and Community Introductory Safety & Self-Defense Class.
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Portland Parks & Recreation is accepting applications for the three-year Early Adventures in Golf for a Lifetime of Enjoyment (EAGLE) Caddie Program, which gives current ninth-grade students the chance to gain valuable work experience, earn money over the coming summer, and potentially qualify for a full Evans Scholarship to the University of Oregon. Apply by May 1
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The Office of Small Business maintains a list of community classes and events, such as Intro to Bookkeeping and Metro Small Business Open House. Also find monthly office hours in each district with our Small Business Liaisons!
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New job openings at the City of Portland
New job openings
- Senior Planning Analyst (Analyst III – CPPW)
- Street Maintenance Crew Leader
- Urban Forestry Planting Programs Assistant (CSAII)
How to Apply Session
Curious about working for the City of Portland, but not sure where to start? Come join us for an interactive webinar where we'll walk you through the basics and share some helpful tips along the way. To learn more and find upcoming sessions check out our website here.
Next Session: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (PST)
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Grants and funding
The Percent for Green grant program uses stormwater off-site management fees to fund green infrastructure projects that support and protect the public's sewer and stormwater systems and provide broad benefits for watershed health and the community. Up to $350,000 is available for community groups, including schools.
Who's Eligible: Only community groups and schools whose pre-applications have been approved.
Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) is launching a new cohort-based capacity building grant program for Portland-based nonprofit organizations advancing community-led climate action. This program focuses on strengthening organizational infrastructure, leadership, and internal systems rather than funding project implementation. By investing in core organizational capacity, including but not limited to, financial management, staffing, and internal operations, organizations are better positioned to manage public funding, sustain their work, and deliver stronger climate outcomes over time.
Who's Eligible: Portland-based nonprofit organizations whose mission and core activities include climate-related work aligned with PCEF climate funding areas.
Application Deadline: The pre-application deadline to determine eligibility is May 6, 2026
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Give us your feedback
A series of four in‑district community listening sessions will help shape the City of Portland’s future budget. These in‑person events give community members a chance to learn about the budget and share what matters most in each district.
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Sunday, April 26 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
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Mt Scott Community Center, 5530 SE 72nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97206
- Hosted by District 3 Councilors and SE Uplift
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Space is Limited | Snacks Provided | RSVP Here!
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Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to noon
- Linfield University Campus Auditorium Building 2, 2900 NE 132nd Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97230
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ASL interpretation and Spanish interpretation available at the event.
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Monday, May 4 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- University of Oregon Portland Campus Center Event Hall, 2823 NE Holman Street, Portland, Oregon 97211
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ASL interpretation and Spanish interpretation available at the event.
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Tuesday, May 5 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Chapman K-5 School Auditorium, 1445 NW 26th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97210
- ASL interpretation onsite.
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Join us for workshop on April 30 to continue the conversation about the future of Lower Albina and help shape its development vision through the Reconnecting Albina Planning Project (RAPP). This workshop will build off of our Open House event held in December 2025. Learn what residents have said so far about the future of the district and let us know your thoughts on these important opportunities and issues facing Lower Albina.
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Serve on a board or committee
The Portland Bureau of Emergency Communications (BOEC) is recruiting three community members to serve as volunteers on the User Board from West Portland, East Portland, and East Multnomah County. The User Board brings together partners and community voices to advise on 9-1-1 operations, policy, and improvements. This is a great opportunity for community members to help shape public safety and emergency communications. We’re especially interested in hearing from people with lived experience or interest in the areas of mental health, social services, equity, and community advocacy. Deadline extended. Closing date is May 3.
Procurement Services is establishing a highly collaborative, and effective advisory body that will be integrated into Procurement Services strategic planning and equity work. The member body will serve to advise on procurement equity strategy, policy development, and emergent initiatives and serve as a trusted partner to instill confidence that voices of the local contracting community are represented in City decisions involving public contracting and workforce development. Closing date April 26
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Portland City Council
Portland City Council will hold a series of work sessions and hearings this spring as it begins deliberations on the Fiscal Year 2026‑27 budget. The schedule outlines more than a dozen meetings stretching from early April through mid‑June.
Not sure what district you’re in?
Check our district map to find your district and your City Councilors.
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Join us to spruce up SE 136th! We will focus primarily on the corridor of 136th betweeen Division and Powell, but will also extend a little east and west on both Division and Powell. Lunch provided after for all volunteer participants!
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Featured events
Free events
May 1 – 5, Friday – Tuesday
Volunteer events
For Portland Parks & Recreation planting and park clean up volunteer events, check the volunteer event filter.
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Request an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for any City of Portland program, service, event, or activity. To ensure the best response, please make your request at least five business days before the program or event, if possible.
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Your Portland moment
On Saturday, April 4, over 60 community members gathered at Harrison Park to celebrate the arrival of spring. The planting took place in the Montavilla neighborhood, which has a tree canopy coverage average of 19%. In addition to low canopy coverage, Harrison Park has lost several large, mature trees in recent years. In response, APANO and Friends of Harrison Park led the charge to host an event to regreen the park through tree planting and nature patch stewardship.
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Traducción e Interpretación | Biên Dịch và Thông Dịch | अनुवादन तथा व्याख्या
口笔译服务 | Устный и письменный перевод | Turjumaad iyo Fasiraad
Письмовий і усний переклад | Traducere și interpretariat | Chiaku me
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Translation and Interpretation: 3-1-1
The City of Portland ensures meaningful access and reasonably provides: translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, auxiliary aids and services. To request these services, call 311 for Relay Service or TTY: 711.
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