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