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SHOP LOCAL AND SUPPORT THESE COMMUNITIES OF MAKERS!

SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD SECURITY EFFORTS

Equitable Giving Circle grows fresh produce for the community

Help Feed Hungry Neighbors!

One out of five Multnomah County residents relies on SNAP food assistance to help meet their basic needs. You can help! Please consider donating to organizations like these that provide sustainable support to our neighbors!

Looking to donate food to a local food pantry, find one here!

COMMUNITY SMALL GRANTS

2026 Community Small Grantees Coming Soon!

Thank you to everyone who applied for a 2026 Community Small Grant

The application period is now closed. Our volunteer-led Grants Review Committee will spend the next few weeks carefully reading and discussing the 60 applications we received. Stay tuned — we’ll announce the new cohort of grantees and their projects in December!

Check Out Our Incredible 2025 Grantees

FISCAL SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

Happy Anniversary to Gym Space Equity!

SE Uplift is proud to celebrate one year of partnership with Gym Space Equity through our fiscal sponsorship program!

Gym Space Equity is on a mission to reduce barriers and expand opportunities in fitness for marginalized and BIPOC communities. From offering gym scholarships to hosting community Power Hours and providing education on inclusive practices, they’re building a more equitable, empowered fitness culture in District 3 and beyond.

Want to stay connected? Join their mailing list or follow them on Instagram to keep up with all the impactful work they’re doing!

Donate to Support Gym Space Equity Here

COMMUNITY COMMITTEES

The west skyline of Portland as seen from the east side of the Hawthorne bridge

Activate Your Community Voice with the ABCs of Land Use

Land Use & Transportation Committee Meeting
Monday, November 17th | 7 – 9 p.m. | 3534 SE Main St. or ZoomJoin the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability staff for an introduction to the Portland Zoning Code. The ABCs of Land Use will cover the basics of the zoning code and map. It is designed to for community members that are new to land use planning in Portland. Any one interested in land use planning is encouraged to attend or would like a refresher.Following this training, we will provide an overview of engagement opportunities at the Southeast Uplift District Coalition Office. Learn about how to empower and advocate for the district and contribute to the District 3 community.

Learn More About Our Land Use & Transportation Program

Join Our Climate Justice Efforts

Climate Justice Action Committee
Next Meeting: Weds. Nov. 12 | 6-7 pm | Via Zoom
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87807260329Join us as we wrap up the Yard Tree Giveaway program and set our sights on what comes next for climate justice in District 3. Bring your ideas and come get inspired by the Brooklyn Climate Action Team’s efforts in their neighborhood. Everyone welcome!Hey, have you heard?

Free trees for your yard… while they last! Tell them SE Uplift sent you.
Come hear the latest from community advocates about the Critical Energy Infrastructure (CEI) Hub at the SE Uplift board meeting on Nov. 3 at 7:15pm. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/92334943945
City Council Adopted Portland’s Updated Urban Forestry Plan

Throughout November and December, Multnomah County is hosting a series of community forums to discuss the strategies and metrics related to their Climate Justice Plan. Lend your voice to the discussion and help shape our community’s climate justice future.

OTHER DISTRICT 3 HAPPENINGS

Mt. Scott Community Center Reopens!

5530 SE 72nd Ave | Explore Programming | Open Daily

It’s official: the Mt. Scott Community Center has reopened following extensive renovations that added more interior light, improved ADA accessibility, a new HVAC system, seismic upgrades, plus new classrooms, meeting spaces, and an event hall, and more! This beloved community center welcomes people of all ages will serve as a warming shelter for residents during winter weather emergencies.

Find Your Neighborhood’s Leaf Day Pickup

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) sweeps up leaves primarily from neighborhoods with the highest concentration of mature street trees. Leaf removal in these zones is FREE and becomes compost that is offered to the community. Find out if you’re in a Leaf Zone and your schedule for the 2025-2026 season, along with instructions for how to prepare for pickup.

Find Your Neighborhood’s Leaf Day Pickup Here