Historic Parkrose

Historic Parkrose is committed to increasing social equity, economic opportunity, and safety in Portland’s Parkrose district. We make change happen by fostering collaboration between our diverse neighbors, local businesses, and property owners.

Business Support

Directing matching grants, technical assistance, and district-wide marketing to build up our vibrant entrepreneurial community.

Mutual Aid

Helping marginalized residents meet basic needs with houseless outreach, food distribution, workforce navigation, and housing assistance.

Community Infrastructure

Improving our district’s shared landscape by creating greenspace, renovating roadways, and providing a hub for neighbors to access technology and meeting space.

Livability

Hosting events, building collaboration around public safety, and boosting the diverse cultural communities that call Parkrose home.

Historic Parkrose centers our district residents in economic development, to create bright opportunities to live, shop, invest in Parkrose.

“Dear Historic Parkrose,

We appreciate your generosity. My students will benefit greatly from having these items that allow for touch screen access. This type of technology has opened doors for many people with disabilities for greater access to communication, choice-making, tracking of time, and organization. Thank you for helping bring these tools to our students.”

With gratitude,

Mrs. Gutierrez, local teacher

Programs

COVID19 Community Resources

Looking for resources?
We are hosting Parkrose Stepping Up community resource fair to provide food/PPE in collaboration with Parkrose residents, businesses, the school district, SEI SUN, Sunshine Division, Oregon Health Authority, and other agencies. For volunteering and sponsorship contact us at info@historicparkrose.com.

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Workforce Navigation

Are you looking for a job? Do you own a business and are looking to hire quality employees? Every Tuesday get access to Workforce Navigation help from local expert, Mulu Terefe!

Job Openings: a full list of companies looking to hire with positions, wage, and links to apply

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Housing Assistance

Historic Parkrose provides community resources for those unhoused through our East Portland-based partner agencies. We also host monthly meetings for community outreach updates. For details, contact lillyanne@historicparkrose.com.

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Small Business Support

Looking to launch a new business or grow and expand your existing business?
Historic Parkrose can connect you to resources that can help, including business planning & advising, small business training opportunities, plus support navigating business barriers and accessing capital.

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Storefront Improvement Grants

We provide matching grants to qualifying businesses and commercial property owners who seek financial assistance for improvements to the appearance and visibility of their storefronts.

For details, contact Historic Parkrose at info@historicparkrose.com.

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Taste of Parkrose

Historic Parkrose hosts Taste of Parkrose each year to celebrate our local community and businesses! See last year’s event and learn more here. Thank you to our event partners Prosper Portland, Parkrose Hardware, Rossi Farms, Gateway Brewing, and Grocery Outlet.

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Historic Parkrose Supporters

We love our supporters! Many thanks to the below groups for believing in our work: