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Request for Proposal- Strategic IT/ISS Partnership

May 15, 2026

The Urban League of Portland is seeking proposals from qualified Managed IT Services providers to serve as our long-term technology partner. We're looking for more than a vendor — we want a partner invested in our mission and ready to grow with us.

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Affordable Housing Community Named After Civil Rights Icon Kathleen Saadat

May 5, 2026

Saadat joined the organization for the building dedication celebration and naming ceremony

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700+ Job Seekers Show Up for the Largest Career Connections Job Fair Yet!

May 5, 2026

More than 700 job seekers, 40 employers and dozens of community partners joined the Urban League of Portland for the 41st Annual Career Connections Job Fair on April 14, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The event was part of a year-long celebration highlighting the organization’s 80-year history of empowering Black communities across Oregon.

Advancing Equity in Affordable Housing

October 1, 2025

The Urban League of Portland is proud to share that we have received the OHCS Capacity Building Grant 2025, a critical investment that strengthens our Affordable Housing Program and expands our ability to serve Black communities across Oregon.

Joice A. Taylor Building Opens in NE Portland

September 10, 2025

The Joice A. Taylor Grand Opening celebrates the completion of a new 22-unit affordable housing development in Northeast Portland. Located at 30 NE Fremont Street, the building includes a mix of 15 studio, 4 two-bedroom, and 3 three-bedroom units.

Annual Meeting Thank You

May 13, 2025

Thank You For Attending The Urban League Of Portland’s 2025 Annual Meeting!

2025 MLK Day Brunch

January 31, 2025

The Urban League welcomed community leaders and elected officials to honor the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In 1961, Dr. King visited Oregon at the invitation of the Urban League. He delivered the keynote address at our Equal Opportunity Day program.