Networking Events and Workshops

CSN offers free networking events and workshops to help members build skills and connections for greater impact. Networking events foster collaboration with diverse organizations, while workshops offer practical tools for effective nonprofit operations, wellness, and ongoing education.

Upcoming networking events and workshops are listed below.

Understanding OHP: An Introductory Class
Sep
30

Understanding OHP: An Introductory Class

The CSN is partnering with CareOregon's Connect To Care team to host this virtual workshop.

This introductory training is designed for staff from community-based organizations, social service agencies, and other partner organizations looking to build a foundational understanding of the Oregon Health Plan (OHP). Learn who qualifies, the range of benefits offered, and how OHP works so you can better serve your community.

Limited seats are available, and registration is required.

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Intro to the CSN
Oct
22

Intro to the CSN

Discover how the Community Services Network (CSN) began, along with the mission, vision, and values that guide our work. Through programming such as resource fairs, monthly learning sessions, workshops, webinars, Nonprofit Connects, and more, we aim to support the incredible work you do in our community. This presentation takes place virtually on Zoom.

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East County Networking Event
Oct
23

East County Networking Event

We are thrilled to share that we’re partnering with The Rosewood Initiative to launch East County Networking Events!

These gatherings are designed for service providers and nonprofits located in East County or serving this community.

This will be the first event in our new quarterly series. Together, we’ll connect, exchange resources, and create partnerships that make a real difference in our community.

Don’t miss this chance to collaborate and make a bigger impact together!

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Time and Your Brain: An Introduction to Executive Functioning
Oct
24

Time and Your Brain: An Introduction to Executive Functioning

Join CSN and Executive Functioning Success to explore how your brain relates to time as well as time management solutions! During this introductory presentation, we will: 

  • Define executive function skills and explore how they impact our daily lives.

  • Analyze your brain's areas of strength and weekness.

  • Uncover the reasons why a brain may struggle with time management

  • Discuss tools that can support all brains. 

Registration is required!

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Yoga & Connection for Social Service Providers
Nov
20

Yoga & Connection for Social Service Providers

Social service providers are invited to take a mindful pause during the busy holiday season. Join us for a gentle yoga class followed by tea and casual connection with peers. Bring your own mat and come ready to relax, recharge, and network in community.

Space is limited and registration is required. 

*please note that this event location is not ADA accessible

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Virtual Know Your Rights & Resources Training (Immigration Focused)
Sep
12

Virtual Know Your Rights & Resources Training (Immigration Focused)

Join us for an essential Know Your Rights training hosted by Pacific Refugee Support Group (PRSG), a nonprofit that works to empower and support immigrant families through wraparound programs in five different response areas.

This KYR event is part of Welcoming Week 2025 and is presented in partnership with the City of Portland’s Office of Community & Civic Life – Immigrant & Refugee Program. Together, we aim to make vital knowledge accessible and support the vision of a more welcoming and inclusive community.

This training is designed to equip immigrants and social service providers who work with immigrants with crucial knowledge on legal rights and best practices, what to do during an ICE encounter, and helpful resources and recourses to know.

Whether you're concerned about ICE showing up at your office or neighborhood, unsure what resources immigrants can utilize to protect themselves, or simply want a refresher on our universal rights, this training will give you the tools to advocate for yourself and others effectively.

This event is open to all community members. | Registration is required.

 
 
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Washington County Networking Event
Sep
12

Washington County Networking Event

Join us Friday, September 12 from 9am-11:30am for our 1st Washington County Networking Event and connect with social service and nonprofit colleagues, partners, and friends who work to strengthen our communities. This will be a great opportunity to learn about CSN's expansion, resource-share, network, and explore future collaborations with other organizations in Washington County! We have some engaging activities planned- hope to see you there! 

This event is full. See upcoming events for more opportunities to connect!

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Intro to the CSN
Jul
23

Intro to the CSN

Discover how the Community Services Network (CSN) began, along with the mission, vision, and values that guide our work. Through programming such as resource fairs, monthly learning sessions, workshops, webinars, Nonprofit Connects, and more, we aim to support the incredible work you do in our community. This presentation takes place virtually on Zoom.

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Virtual Know Your Rights & Resources Training (Immigration Focused)
Jul
22

Virtual Know Your Rights & Resources Training (Immigration Focused)

Join Pacific Refugee Support Group (PRSG) and the CSN for an essential training for social service providers to advocate for themselves and others effectively.

In this virtual training, you will learn:

  • Legal rights and best practices

  • What to do during an ICE encounter

  • Helpful resources and actions to know

Registration is required.

 
 
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Intro to the CSN
Apr
23

Intro to the CSN

Discover how the Community Services Network (CSN) began, along with the mission, vision, and values that guide our work. Through programming such as resource fairs, monthly learning sessions, workshops, webinars, Nonprofit Connects, and more, we aim to support the incredible work you do in our community. This presentation takes place virtually on Zoom.

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Understanding Disability & Practicing Accessibility
Mar
19

Understanding Disability & Practicing Accessibility

This workshop is full and registration is closed. Please stay tuned for future events!

This training will focus on:

  • Exploring the importance of understanding disabilities, neurodiversity, and accessibility in workplace culture.

  • Reviewing terminology, examining the impact of ableism, and learning to create visually accessible graphics through discussions, self-reflection, and hands-on critique activities.

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Intro to the CSN
Feb
6

Intro to the CSN

Discover how the Community Services Network (CSN) began, along with the mission, vision, and values that guide our work. Through programming such as resource fairs, monthly learning sessions, workshops, webinars, Nonprofit Connects, and more, we aim to support the incredible work you do in our community. This presentation takes place virtually on Zoom.

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Let's Get Connected! Networking Event
Nov
19

Let's Get Connected! Networking Event

  • ODHS East Branch Conference and Training Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join 211 and the Community Services Network for a morning of learning and connecting at this metro area service provider roundtable meetup!

We’ll cover:

  • Who is 211?

    • Offerings

    • Resource database

    • Website review

    • Q and A

  • Who is the CSN?

    • Programs and offerings

  • Networking Activity

  • Share upcoming holiday resources

Thank you to the DPI Group, CareOregon and Comcast for making this event possible as an annual sponsor.

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Intro to the CSN
Nov
7

Intro to the CSN

Join us on Zoom to learn more about how the Community Services Network started, our mission, vision and values, our programming (fairs, monthly learning sessions, workshops and webinars, Nonprofit Connects and more), and how we can help support you in the amazing work you do in our community.

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Intro to the CSN
Aug
8

Intro to the CSN

Join us on Zoom to learn more about how the Community Services Network started, our mission, vision and values, our programming (fairs, monthly learning sessions, workshops and webinars, Nonprofit Connects and more), and how we can help support you in the amazing work you do in our community.

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Intercultural Communication
Jun
6

Intercultural Communication

This workshop examines common micro-aggressions within an allyship model, reflection on allyship you can commit to, your allyship style and where some ideas of your connections to community come from.

Registration is required. This is a free workshop and all are welcome to join.

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Intro to the CSN
May
9

Intro to the CSN

Join us on Zoom to learn more about how the Community Services Network started, our mission, vision and values, our programming (fairs, monthly learning sessions, workshops and webinars, Nonprofit Connects and more), and how we can help support you in the amazing work you do in our community.

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Definitions: Language of Equity
Mar
7

Definitions: Language of Equity

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

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Intro to the CSN
Mar
5

Intro to the CSN

Join us on Zoom to learn more about how the Community Services Network started, our mission, vision and values, our programming (fairs, monthly learning sessions, workshops and webinars, Nonprofit Connects and more), and how we can help support you in the amazing work you do in our community.

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 Community Capacity Building Funds Virtual Webinar
Feb
22

Community Capacity Building Funds Virtual Webinar

Webinar Recording


Join us Thurs., Feb. 22, from noon-1 p.m., for a virtual webinar to review the Community Capacity Building Funds connected with Oregon's 1115 Medicaid waiver, and to see if your organization might be eligible and benefit from this opportunity.


This session is meant for community-based organizations (CBOs) who provide or are interested in providing support to OHP (Medicaid) members. There will be a Q&A toward the end of this session.

This session is brought to you as a collaboration between Jackson Care Connect, Trillium Community Health Plan, PacificSource Community Solutions, CareOregon, Columbia Pacific CCO and Health Share of Oregon and hosted by the CSN.

We look forward to connecting with you on Feb. 22! All attendees must register in advance to attend at https://airtable.com/appks6ftJQbyJc6PD/shr9NBBRRTXItBhGR.

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Intro to the CSN
Jan
11

Intro to the CSN

Join us on Zoom to learn more about how the Community Services Network started, our mission, vision and values, our programming (fairs, monthly learning sessions, workshops and webinars, Nonprofit Connects and more), and how we can help support you in the amazing work you do in our community.

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Taking Accountability
Dec
7

Taking Accountability

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

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Behavioral Health Crisis Services Training: A Collaborative Response
Nov
14

Behavioral Health Crisis Services Training: A Collaborative Response

Join us for a collaborative training with county and city representatives to share behavioral health crisis services and how to access them. There will be opportunity to ask questions and engage with the panelists:

  • Cheryl Lemley, Program Supervisor - Multnomah County Behavioral Health Call Center

  • Jackie Thomason, Senior Director of Crisis Services - Cascadia Health

  • Caroline Pope, Community Engagement and Outreach Coordinator - Portland Street Response

Registration is required.

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<a href="https://www.csnpdx.org/meetings/hrsn-benefit-overview-continued">HRSN Benefit Overview Continued</a>
Oct
25

HRSN Benefit Overview Continued

This Zoom webinar will:

  • Continue exploring the HRSN benefit requirements. Content will be determined based on needs identified during the first two webinars and updates to the benefit’s design.

This is part 3 of a 3-part series hosted by the CSN and CareOregon. By signing up for this workshop, you will receive an invite to attend all three workshops in this series. Register here.

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Participating in the HRSN Benefit as a Service Provider
Oct
11

Participating in the HRSN Benefit as a Service Provider

This Zoom webinar will:

  • Identify requirements and expectations for organizations to participate in the HRSN benefit as food, housing, and/or climate service providers

  • Discuss funding and support opportunities to build the infrastructure needed to deliver food, housing, and climate benefits

This is part 2 of a 3-part series hosted by the CSN and CareOregon. By signing up for this workshop, you will receive an invite to attend all three workshops in this series. Register here.

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Health Related Social Needs Benefit 101
Sep
20

Health Related Social Needs Benefit 101

This Zoom webinar will:

  • Describe the Oregon Health Plan and Oregon’s Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) health system structure

  • Define the housing, food, and climate benefits that will be part of the HRSN benefits and the  populations that will qualify for support

  • Discuss what it means to provide food, housing, and climate support as a Medicaid benefit and how this is different than how community members currently access services

This is part 1 of a 3-part series hosted by the CSN and CareOregon. By signing up for this workshop, you will receive an invite to attend all three workshops in this series. Register here.

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