The Soul District Business Association (formerly known as NNEBA) is a 501(c) 3 non-profit that has been promoting and sustaining the economic and business development of inner urban North/Northeast Portland since 1977. We are a voice, advocate, facilitator and catalyst for approximately 5,000 businesses and 58,000 residents within our district boundaries. We are also the lead implementer of the Green Lighting Black Lives Matter Youth Media Project.

Green Lighting Black Lives Matter Youth Media Project

Sisters of the Road is a nonprofit Cafe in Portland’s Old Town/Chinatown neighborhood working to create systemic change that will end poverty and homelessness by providing nourishing meals in a safe, dignified space.

Self Enhancement, Inc (SEI) is dedicated to guiding underserved youth to realize their full potential. Working with schools, families, and partner community organizations, SEI provides support, guidance, and opportunities to achieve personal and academic success. SEI brings hope to individual young people and enhances the quality of community life.

Building a safe, healthy and vibrant community where neighbors can thrive together.

The Reynolds School District confirmed in 1954 as a consolidation of the Fairview, Troutdale and Wilkes elementary school districts. The district spans from 141st Avenue to the Sandy River and from the Columbia River on the North to SE Market Street and SE Stark Street to the South. The district serves Portland, Gresham, Fairview, Wood Village and Troutdale.

This program provides employment services and comprehensive social services to people who receive welfare but want to get off welfare. Our program helps them do so through Jobs Opportunities Basic Skills (JOBS) Plus, a subsidized work program. Participants are traditionally underserved job seekers from diverse backgrounds. They receive comprehensive employment training tailored to their individual needs, including job search assistance/placement and tuition assistance.

Rockwood CDC works to make Rockwood a place where everyone can learn, earn and belong.

REAP is a year around multicultural youth leadership program committed to empowering the next wave of leaders. REAP works with students in grades 3rd through 12th, who represent our most at-risk student population.

The PCC Foundation enriches lives and strengthens our region through support of education at PCC.

The Portland Children’s Levy grants funds through a competitive application process. Funded programs must be cost effective and achieve positive results for children. A five-member Allocation Committee meets publicly to make funding decisions.