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Empower Awards October 2020
Announcing Our Monthly Empower Award Winner for October 2020 La'Dajah Elliott
Urban League of Portland is set to open a historic motel-based shelter
In a first for Portland and Multnomah County, the Urban League of Portland has opened a motel-based shelter specifically designed for Black adults who are experiencing homelessness and facing increased risks from COVID-19.
Empower Awards September 2020
Announcing Our Monthly Empower Award Winner for September 2020 Jasmine Gadie
Working to Sustain and Support Black Businesses
August 1st marked the start of the 14th annual National Black Business Month.
Oregon Cares Fund for Black relief and resiliency
Last month, the Oregon Legislature’s Emergency Board has approved a funding request from the Urban League and our dedicated community partners at PAALF, REAP, SEI and many other community partners for $62 million for The Oregon Cares Fund for Blac
Empower Awards August 2020
Announcing Our Monthly Empower Award Winner for August 2020 Kashea Kilson-Anderson
Art, Discussion and Remembrance: greenHAUS
Two blocks south of the Urban League Senior Center resides an art gallery filled to the brim with paintings, sculptures and artistic crafts and goods that immediately draws the attention of visitors the moment they enter into the space.
