Essential News for Neighborhood Associations in SE Uplift

What’s Inside:

• Last Call For Communication Funds
• Welcome to the Neighborhood
• Spotlight on Creston-Kenilworth Neighbors Community Care Effort
• In Every Issue
• Here Are Other Ways to Stay Informed
• Read Past Issues of the “Hey, Neighbor!” Flyer

To qualify, update your current Board of Directors Roster and forward your written meeting minutes. Make sure to use your 2025 funds and apply for your 2026 Communication Funds with a short proposal. Use these funds to promote neighborhood events, inform residents, and build stronger connections in the community.

Thank you to the Brentwood-Darlington, Laurelhurst, and Richmond neighborhood associations for completing your applications!

Watch our short video overview for details and visit the Communication Funds page to apply.

The recording covers the Neighborhood Program, state requirements and city rules for neighborhood associations, specific board roles, and best practices. Portland The Board of Directors for neighborhood associations that handle both operational and governance decisions. There is a lot for volunteers to juggle while delivering on their mission to improve the neighborhood.

This overview breaks down the basics for you, so that you have the foundation in place to focus on community building and neighborhood initiatives for the community. You can watch this recording and more on the Southeast Uplift Trainings Playlist available under the Board Member Resources directory webpage.

Thanks for being our neighbor!

KGW interviewed neighbors about their efforts and vision to expand this successful community effort. What we love about this story is it demonstrates the power of what is possible when neighbors work together to find a shared solution. You can visit the community care fridge on SE 29^th Ave at Gladstone in the Creston-Kenilworth neighborhood or visit @29thfreefridge online for information.

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