Neighborhood Small Grants Program
The Neighborhood Small Grants Program provides $206,600 in small grants to neighborhood and community-based organizations. Grants are distributed through seven neighborhood District Coalitions. SWNI allocated $21,370 in grants.
Goal of the grants program
The goal is to provide neighborhood and community organizations an opportunity to expand their community-building capacity, attract new and diverse members and sustain those already involved.
Read a synopsis of the grants awarded for 2007-2008 click here.
Cleanups
SWNI holds two coalition-wide cleanups every year. These cleanups provide our neighbors a great opportunity to clean out their closets and clear out yard debris.
Held the 2nd Saturday in May and the 1st Saturday in November, at the Portland Christian Center, 5700 SW Dosch Road, from 9 am to 1 pm.
Candidate's Fair
April 29th 7:00 PM
Multnomah Art Center
7688 SW Capitol Hwy
SWNI holds a candidate's fair that allows neighbors an opportunity to meet the candidates and find out where they stand on important issues facing all of us.
Come out and ask your questions for the race for Mayor and the three Commissioner positions.