For those hit hard by current circumstances, the anticipated relief check in the mail from the feds barely makes a dent in meeting needs. For others, that same check is an opportunity to give meaningfully in support of their communities. What are ways we can support our communities, and give meaningfully?

PUGS and our Virtual Happy Hour speakers have donated their time and platform to make this event possible. If you enjoy the experience and are in a position to donate, we would be delighted if you could donate to the MRG COVID-19 Community Response Fund.

Se-ah-dom Edmo, Shoshone-Bannock, Nez Perce & Yakama, is MRG’s Executive Director. She brings deep experience in community organizing for racial and social justice work across the nation.

If the dictionary had a definition for Portland community engagement, it would feature a picture of Lakeitha Elliott. from her dedication to leadership development and mentoring with organizations like the Portland African American Leadership Forum, to her tireless work advocating with and for young people and marginalized communities with organizations like the Oregon PTA and the Urban League of Portland, she is a force to be reckoned with.