Ending our summer with a great performance from a Montavilla Jazz Festival performance W4RP Trio.

What: W4RP Trio

When: Sunday September 6th - 

Doors 1:45 Music 2pm

Where: The Center powered by Y.O.U.TH 16126 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97233.

Cost: FREE

All donations are voluntary and will contribute to Y.O.U.TH educational programs.

 With the support of Montavilla Jazz Festival, Portland Parks Recreation & CMC inc.

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

Starting high school is a major transition—not just for students, but for families. Y.O.U.TH. invites all parents and caregivers of incoming 9th graders to join us for Parent Power, an interactive session designed to help families feel informed, prepared, and confident as their student begins high school.

Friday, August 21 | 5:00–6:30 PM
The Center Powered by Y.O.U.TH.
16126 SE Stark St., Portland, OR 97233

During this session, we’ll talk about what students and families can expect during the transition to high school and share practical tools and resources to help students stay focused, connected, and successful throughout the school year.

SAVE YOUR SEAT

If you live in Multnomah County, your 3- or 4-year-old can attend preschool for FREE through Preschool for All, regardless of your family's income.

And the good news? It's not too late to enroll. In fact, we've saved you a seat! Join us to:

• Meet Preschool for All providers with available openings

• Learn about your preschool options

• Ask questions and find the right fit for your child

• Receive one-on-one enrollment assistance from Black Parent Initiative

Children are welcome, and refreshments will be served.

Saturday, August 8, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Blazers Boys & Girls Club
5250 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Portland, OR

Register for FREE: Eventbrite Link

Sunday, August 9, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The Center Powered by Y.O.U.T.H.
16126 SE Stark St.
Portland, OR

Register for FREE: [Eventbrite Link]

Can't Make It? We've Got You Covered.

Families who are unable to attend either fair can receive free Preschool for All enrollment support throughout August during Black Parent Initiative's Enrollment Office Hours at Soulful Sips Café.

Soulful Sips Café
5261 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Portland, OR 97211

Office Hours

• Most Wednesdays: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

• Select Thursdays: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

BPI staff will be available to answer questions, assist families with the Preschool for All application, and help navigate the enrollment process.

For additional information, please contact:

• Yai Lavine – (971) 401-1023 | yaisha.lavine@thebpi.org

• Xeroncia Zevis – (503) 956-7082 | xeroncia.zevis@thebpi.org

• Bianca Diamond – (971) 303-2951 | bianca.diamond@thebpi.org

Please help us spread the word by sharing the attached flyer with parents, grandparents, caregivers, faith communities, neighborhood groups, and anyone who has a 3- or 4-year-old who could benefit from FREE preschool.

Third Eye Books welcomes Dara Baldwin, activist, scholar, and author of "To Be a Problem", a powerful and honest look at the erasure of Black and Brown people within the disability rights movement. Come hear her story, her critique, and her vision for a liberation that truly includes us all.

Register HERE

🎉 You’re Invited to Signing Day Registration! 🎉

Join us for a special day as we celebrate new beginnings, big commitments, and exciting next steps. Whether you’re participating or supporting, this is a moment you won’t want to miss!

🎟️ Tickets are FREE!
We also have donation options available for those who would like to give in support of our students and help invest in their future.

📅 Register today and secure your spot: https://givebutter.com/signing-day-registration-rqrldy

Come be part of the energy, the celebration, and the memories as we honor this important milestone.  Our 8th graders will be announcing their next steps of high school while receive positive energy and guidance from our keynote speaker, Alex Green.

Summer Job Open House, 3-6pm, Thursday March 5th at the Center for YOUTH,  SE 162nd & Stark Street, Portland OR. This event will help prepare young people from East Portland for the application opportunities for summer employment at Urban Forestry, City of Portland and other green solar and home rehab industry organizations funded by PCEF. We will invite youth 16 and older to access resume assistance and get questions answered by key employers/training providers.  

Register HERE and Sign the WAIVER

Open to players ages 8-15

Limited spots

Middle and High School Basketball Players invited to open gym. 5 on 5 in a structured setting with mentors and coaches. Come get in shape, show where your training has taken you and work on team ball.

More than just a clothing resource, the Community Closet is a space of trust, support, and empowerment, where families and youth can access the essentials needed to thrive. By removing financial barriers to basic necessities, we help create equitable opportunities for success, reinforcing our commitment to education, advocacy, and holistic well-being. Through community donations and partnerships, we strive to mae a lasting impact-because when we invest in the well-being of our youth and families, we take one more step toward dismantling the systems that hold them back.

Ages 35 and Up, let’s get some run and cardio. Bring a friend

More than just a clothing resource, the Community Closet is a space of trust, support, and empowerment, where families and youth can access the essentials needed to thrive. By removing financial barriers to basic necessities, we help create equitable opportunities for success, reinforcing our commitment to education, advocacy, and holistic well-being. Through community donations and partnerships, we strive to mae a lasting impact-because when we invest in the well-being of our youth and families, we take one more step toward dismantling the systems that hold them back.

Opportunities in green job expansion and workforce training are expected to expand dynamically in the next few years.  We encourage you to promote this event with your students, constituents and youth you know who are interested in learning more about a career in one of these fields, Tree care & maintenance, Community Gardening, Landscaping, Tree Nurseries, Farming, Habitat Restoration. Several organizations will be tabling and providing information about their training and jobs programs for year around programs. A flyer for the event is attached to this email.

The Thrive Green Infrastructure and Shade Equity workgroup can provide print flyers and information about this event. Please contact Gayle, palmertum@gmail.com for more information.

If your organization is interested in tabling at the event please contact Glyness Dean, glyness@meadowsweetpdx.com to sign up.

The Pan African Healing Center presented by Rise Moor Healing Center. Free giveaway!

Wednesday Training Session ages 4th-High School. Circuit training, weight lifting, cardio.

$25/Session

Pan African Healing Center, Rise Moor Healing Center. Don’t miss your chance to get a jump start on your juicing journey. Free Cold Press Juicer Giveaway!

REGISTER HERE

Peace & Unity Fest 2025 Back 2 School Edition

Backpack + School Supplies Giveaway August 23rd 12-4pm

Community Closet

Food Pantry

Food Vendors

Hair Style Station

DJ George Mixologist

VENDOR APPLICATION

https://www.youthpdx.org/.../peace-unity-fest-retailinfo...

DONATE SUPPLIES (Backpack-all ages, School Supplies)

Monday through Thursday 12-6pm

16126 SE Stark St.

Portland Parks & Recreation & Y.O.U.TH Staff will be available to create accounts for families to facilitate registration for the summer program.

Portland Parks & Recreation & Y.O.U.TH Staff will be available to create accounts for families to facilitate registration for the summer program.

Portland Parks & Recreation & Y.O.U.TH Staff will be available to create accounts for families to facilitate registration for the summer program.

Let’s get creative! Go from beat making to music production concepts and techniques related to the creation of a variety of musical styles such as Hip hop, Rap, Electronic, Alternative and more. You’ll learn about DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) and MIDI controllers.

Register HERE

Thurs 4:30-5:20pm Sign Up

Thurs 5:30-6:20pm Sign Up

More than just a clothing resource, the Community Closet is a space of trust, support, and empowerment, where families and youth can access the essentials needed to thrive. By removing financial barriers to basic necessities, we help create equitable opportunities for success, reinforcing our commitment to education, advocacy, and holistic well-being. Through community donations and partnerships, we strive to mae a lasting impact-because when we invest in the well-being of our youth and families, we take one more step toward dismantling the systems that hold them back.

3rd Annual Ujamaa Marketplace. Celebrating Kwanzaa and Cooperative Economics

Become a Vendor