We work to make communities a place where everyone can earn, learn, and belong.
Oregon has more income inequality than most states. If Multnomah County were a state, the West side would be the second wealthiest state in America and the East side would be the second poorest.
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We are here for the long-term, even when things get hard. We do not launch programs and then leave but we are here until our vision has been accomplished.
We pursue the disconnected and bring them into relationship through what is often hard relational work that is rooted in listening, humility, and learning.
We intentionally invest in relationships as we invest in other aspects of community development. Everyone that works with us and for us is personally involved in the lives of our community. This keeps us relationally connected to our neighbors and community.
Everything we do is built on an ethic of inclusion, diversity, and justice. Reconciliation is hard work and we are committed to building diverse relational bridges that lead to true justice.