Community Needs

In building a regenerative future, we know we need to create networks of resilience to meet community needs. The following organizations are already carving the path toward community care, thoughtful reuse, radical abundance, food sovereignty, ecological harmony, and communal knowledge. If you know of organizations that belong on this list, please contact us!

Spirituality

Spiritual Community Spaces | Church Activism | Spiritual Knowledge Archives

Water

Watershed Councils | Conservation Districts | Riverkeepers

Food

Community Gardens | Farmer's Markets | Farms | Free Food | Plant Nurseries | Seed Libraries

Shelter

Ecovillages | Intentional Communities | Shelters

Disability Services

Disability Empowher Network |

Energy

Community Energy Project

Sanitation

Hygiene for All | PHLUSH

Transportation

Bikes for Humanity PDX |

Equipment Repair

Portland Repair Finder

Medical

Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility

Education

Libraries | Education Centers

Fiber

Dress for Success | Ethical Yarn Community

Activist Groups & Coalitions

Environmental | Housing for All | Identity Based | International Solidarity | Worker Solidarity

Community Resilience

CERT | Regional Disaster Preparedness Organization | Portland Neighborhood Emergency Teams

Conflict Resolution

Oregon Mediation Association

Communication

NET Amateur Radio Resources

Governance

PDX Neighborhood Associations

Community Spaces

Bridgespace | Native American Student & Community Center | Multnomah Arts Center

Creative Reuse

Clothing | Craft Supplies | Furniture | Tech | ReClaim It | Lovett Deconstruction & Salvage Shop

Toolshare

North Portland Tool Library | Northeast Portland Tool Library | SE Portland Tool Library | Green Lents | East Portland Tool Library

Makers & Maker Support

Business Resources | Cooperatives

Legal Support

Environmental | Tenants