Empowering Portland’s social service sector

Working toward a more equitable and healthier future for our greater Portland community.

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Our Purpose

  • Education

    We aim to educate Portland-area nonprofits about the rich tapestry of social service providers and government agencies offering resources in our community.

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  • Networking

    Nonprofits and government agencies who work in the same arenas don’t get enough chances to connect. By introducing community members we can all make a greater impact.

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  • Collaboration

    We say it again and again: we’re better together. By collaborating on comprehensive, one-stop-shop events, we can better support our community in need.

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Better together

At the CSN, we truly believe that we’re better together. We connect Portland-area nonprofits, government agencies and other community stakeholders to help our neighbors in need.

View fullsize The excitement is building, as we're just days away from our Health and Wellness Fair! We're looking forward to coming together with our partner organizations and table hosts to shine a spotlight on healthcare in our community. This Friday at 14127 S
View fullsize The countdown is on! Just a few days left until our Health and Wellness Fair. Join us this Friday afternoon for a fun, health-focused fair at The Rosewood Initiative located at 14127 SE Stark St., Portland, OR 97233. This is a great opportunity to le
View fullsize We're inviting all families and community members to The Rosewood Initiative at 14127 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97233 for a Health and Wellness Fair! Join us for an afternoon filled with opportunities to learn, connect, and have a bit of fun! When:
View fullsize We weren't kidding when we said this month is absolutely packed with amazing events. Come visit us at the Cully Community Resource Fair on Saturday, April 27, from 11am-2pm at the Las Adelitas Event Space (6700 NE Killingsworth St., Portland, OR 9721
View fullsize Another week, another volunteer opportunity! CSN has a fair this Friday with Cherry Park Elementary and we'd love your help. If you're looking for a quick way to give back, we have shifts open for you. Sign up through the link in bio then going to &q
View fullsize Did you miss our April Monthly Learning Session yesterday? No worries... we record them and keep them all on our YouTube page! Check it out here! A big thank you to @communitywarehouse, @portlandgov, Citizens Utility Board, Portland Housing Bureau

Resource Fair Calendar