Community Needs
In building a regenerative future, we know we need to create networks of resilience to meet community needs. While nothing below is an endorsement, the following organizations are taking steps along the path toward community care, restorative justice, thoughtful reuse, radical abundance, food sovereignty, ecological harmony, and communal knowledge. If you know of organizations that belong on this list, please contact us!
Inclusion on this list is not an endorsement. All groups and links are already publicly accessible.
Zone 1
Spirituality
Spiritual Community Spaces | Church Activism | Spiritual Knowledge Archives
Zone 2
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
Energy
Sanitation
Transportation
Zone 3
Equipment Repair
Medical
Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility
Education
Libraries | Education Centers
Eco-Stewardship
Fiber
Dress for Success | Ethical Yarn Community
Zone 4
Activist Groups & Coalitions
Environmental | Housing for All | Identity Based | International Solidarity | Worker Solidarity | Decentralized Technology | Economic Democracy
Community Resilience
CERT | Regional Disaster Preparedness Organization | Portland Neighborhood Emergency Teams
Conflict Resolution
Communication
Governance
Community Spaces
Bridgespace | Native American Student & Community Center | Multnomah Arts Center
Creative Reuse
Clothing | Craft Supplies | Furniture | Tech |
North Portland Tool Library | Northeast Portland Tool Library | SE Portland Tool Library | Green Lents | East Portland Tool Library
Makers & Maker Support
Business Resources | Cooperatives