Welcome Carlos García!

Carlos joined NP as Director of Economic Opportunity in October 2018. In his role Carlos will be leading our work to build assets and financial vitality in communities across Oregon. He’ll be supporting the success of the Oregon Individual Development Account Initiative, as well as working to advance policy changes and secure resources – including […]

From the Director – December 2018

By Janet Byrd It’s December, the dust is settling from the election, and here at NP we’re looking ahead to the Legislative session. Before we jump into that, though, we want to pause and reflect. The ballot measures we just voted on in November were in no small way a test of who we want […]

From the Director – October 2018

By Janet Byrd We’re just a few days out from an election that will set a path for Oregon. As I write this, I’m hoping that the Oregon I love will prevail, and that we will vote to embrace our neighbors (NO on 105!) and to ensure that we all have the foundation for success […]

Our Election Recommendations

Dear Friend of Neighborhood Partnerships: Voting is an incredibly important part of our responsibilities and privileges as citizens of this country. At Neighborhood Partnerships, we take this responsibility very seriously. Our Board of Directors has endorsed three positions on measures that are currently before Oregon voters in this election. We urge all of our supporters, […]

From the Director – October 2018

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 […]

Welcome Reyna!

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 […]

Why Neighborhood Partnerships has endorsed No on Measure 105

At Neighborhood Partnerships, we believe every Oregonian deserves opportunity, respect, and safety, no matter where they come from or what their skin color. At Neighborhood Partnerships, we believe in welcoming our neighbors, building bridges of understanding, and treating others as one would hope to be treated. We believe diversity makes us stronger. In Oregon, our […]

From the Director – September 2018

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 […]

From the Director – August 2018

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 […]