Our 2020 Goals...

From the Children' s Art & Social Justice Council MLK March, January 20th, 2020.
Photo by James Krane.

Please continue to make your tax deductible donations to support our ongoing commitment to community. With our new Center for Advocacy and Community Involvement officially open, your financial support is more important than ever.

We’re only able to provide direct services because of your contributions. Please consider making a monthly donation today, and encourage a friend to donate as well! More information on 2020’s programming to come - we will unveil new workshops and sessions in February.

The Bruce family pictured with members of Don't Shoot Portland at CAIR Oregon event with special guest speaker Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib. January 24th, 2020. Photo courtesy of Natasha Bruce.

Thank you to CAIR Oregon and the family of Larnell Bruce Jr. for bringing powerful legislative change. Senate Bill 577 is the first overhaul of Oregon's hate crime laws in decades and will now keep track of individuals who commit these acts of violence against our communities. This work is vital and we highly encourage you to support both of these organizations.

Thank you to all of those who participated and showed up for our MLK March on January 20th in honor of King. Ending the March at ‘The Dream’ sculpture in front of the Convention Center allowed introspection as we listened to ‘Beloved Community’, one of King’s most powerful speeches. We are so grateful for the little ones who held signs high and proud - you are our leaders and we are walking behind you.

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Thank you to Campus Contact of Oregon for bringing students from across the city into our new space. We were overwhelmed by the response from those who signed up to receive programming and are excited for what this event center will be. We are grateful to be reclaiming space at the former Albina Arts Center!

Thank you to the schools involved; Portland Community College, Portland State University and Reed College.