By Janet Byrd In September several of us here at Neighborhood Partnerships had the opportunity to hear DeRay McKesson speak about his views on what we need now, in this particular moment in America’s story. He talked about what we need as individuals, and what we need as a community. He called on us to […]

In 2011, Jasmine Tran had been working for many years in the lab of an Oregon skincare manufacturer when, in the wake of the slow recovery from the Great Recession, her position was cut. She decided to take her product knowledge and create her own formulations that use essential oils and natural ingredients. When it […]

Neighborhood Partnerships is excited to announce our newest staff member, Reyna Gillet.  Reyna graduated from Portland State University in 2015, and has been a Portland resident for 12 years. She is excited to work with NP to help ensure Oregonians have access to housing and better lives. She has been an organizer for over 10 […]

By Janet Byrd Happy September! There’s a hint of fall in the air, election season is in full swing, and RE:Conference is coming right around the corner! Many of us at NP are focused on the coming election, and the choices that face us on the ballot. Neighborhood Partnerships is active in the campaign to pass […]

By Janet Byrd August is here, and the summer is racing by. I hope that you’re all relaxing and spending time with loved ones, taking time to savor the long days and our beautiful state, and taking time to restore and reflect. At the same time, I assume that your inbox and social media are […]

By Jessica Junke It was with a heavy heart that I came to the decision to leave Neighborhood Partnerships (NP) and my role as the Director of Economic Opportunity. It was one of the more difficult decisions I have ever had to make. It’s hard to believe that just 7 years ago I came to […]

By Janet Byrd Summer is officially here with the calendar turning over to July. The team here at NP is taking some time to savor the long summer days, the beautiful state we live in, and time with friends and family. We hope you’re finding some time for those things as well. We’re also focusing […]

By Janet Byrd The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) puts money into the pockets of working people. It’s a great way to pay down debt, make a big one time purchase like new auto tires, or put money aside for an emergency. Surprisingly, as important as the EITC is, one in four Oregonians who qualify […]

By Janet Byrd Happy June! It seems that the days when work life slowed down a bit in the summer and offered time for reflection and blue sky thinking are behind us. There’s so much coming at us these days that the time to reflect and attend to the big picture needs to be carefully […]

By Jill Winsor There are so many amazing financial capability service providers across Oregon. We have a huge community of Individual Development Account providers, financial educators, credit coaches, community banks, credit unions, and many other asset building rock stars! So we’ve built a directory to make it easier for providers across the state connect with […]