“Portland is fortunate to have a formal system of Neighborhood Associations that covers the whole city. This provides a vehicle for every community to gather and identify issues.”

-Paul Leistner, Executive Director, Center for Public Participation, Portland State University League of Women Voters of Portland, How Portland’s NA Program Works Today

District Coalitions, also called Neighborhood Coalitions, provide staff support for neighborhood volunteers. Portland has seven coalitions that operate independently to better serve the unique regions of the city. Neighbors West-Northwest coalition staff members support twelve neighborhoods. Each of these neighborhoods sends a representative and an alternate to serve on the non-profit NWNW Coalition board. The board hires staff and provides fiduciary direction to the organization. The coalition only advocates on issues when all twelve neighborhoods agree; however, individual member neighborhoods often work together on topics of mutual interest.

Please browse the resources listed to the left and feel free to visit our office for more information or to meet with a staff member.

Recent News: Summertime is the season for outdoor fun and neighborhood block parties! Learn more about the ins and outs of planning a successful event at our Block Party Blast Off training, July 14th, 6:00-7:15PM at Legacy Good Samaritan, North and South Conference Room, 1040 NW 22nd Avenue.

This training comes just in time for National Night Out in August, an opportunity to promote crime, drug prevention and emergency preparedness by getting to know your neighbors. Learn more about NNO and how to register your event here.