SE Uplift

05/17/2026

Councilors have spent the last month reviewing the Mayor’s Proposed Budget line by line and listening to constituents about which programs, services, city jobs, and infrastructure they most want to protect, and where they would be willing to accept cuts.

Now councilors are proposing amendments based on what they’ve heard, but there is still time to add your voice if you have not already.

(1) Review Councilors’ amendments and the Mayor’s Proposed Budget through the links in our LinkTree (https://linktr.ee/seuplift)

(2) Visit portland.gov/council/agenda to submit written testimony or sign up to give verbal testimony at the Monday, May 18 Budget Committee meeting, scheduled from 9:30 to 11:00 am.

(3) Watch Council’s final budget deliberations on Tuesday and Wednesday. These meetings will not include time for public testimony, so it is important to get your comments on the record by the end of the day Monday to inform these discussions.

05/08/2026

How to Create or Join an Immigrant Community Care Network
MONDAY, MAY 11, 5:30–6:30 PM
⬇️ Learn More + Register for the Zoom link ⬇️

https://seuplift.org/event/how-to-create-or-join-an-immigrant-community-care-network/

Join SE Uplift’s Community Care & Safety Task Force for a virtual workshop on how to create or join an immigrant community care network. Participants will learn how to plug into efforts supporting vulnerable neighbors in this current moment, including MigraWatch training, mutual aid, and other forms of direct support for impacted local families.

Join SE Uplift’s Community Care & Safety Task Force for a virtual workshop on how to create or join an immigrant community care network. Participants will learn how to plug into efforts supporting vulnerable neighbors in this current moment, including MigraWatch training, mutual aid, and other for...

05/06/2026

Every neighbor belongs.

SE Uplift’s Community Care & Safety Task Force is hosting a virtual workshop for neighbors who want to support vulnerable community members in this current moment.

How to Create or Join an Immigrant Community Care Network
Monday, May 11, 5:30–6:30 pm
Register to receive the Zoom link: https://seuplift.org/event/how-to-create-or-join-an-immigrant-community-care-network/

You’ll hear from neighbors involved in MigraWatch and mutual aid groups supporting impacted local families. Learn how to sign up for MigraWatch training, join an established group, or create one in your own neighborhood.

Together, we can strengthen community care efforts across District 3.

Join SE Uplift’s Community Care & Safety Task Force for a virtual workshop on how to create or join an immigrant community care network. Participants will learn how to plug into efforts supporting vulnerable neighbors in this current moment, including MigraWatch training, mutual aid, and other for...

05/05/2026

TONIGHT ON ZOOM: VIRTUAL BUDGET TOWN HALL

Tuesday, May 5 | 6:00–7:30 pm
Register to receive the Zoom link
🔗 https://seuplift.org/event/virtual-budget-town-hall-with-district-3-councilors-2026/ 🔗

Learn more + share your thoughts on the Mayor’s proposed budget (link below) at this virtual event co-hosted by Southeast Uplift (District 3 neighborhood coalition) and District 3 Councilors Tiffany Koyama Lane, Angelita Morillo, and Steve Novick.

City of Portland needs to close a $160M gap for the new fiscal year starting in July, and there’s no way around making painful budget cuts. Your Councilors need to know what you’d be willing to cut, as well as what you feel must be preserved.

We will take two minutes of testimony from as many attendees as we’re able to fit into this 90-minute program.

Mayor's Proposed Budget: https://www.portland.gov/budget/2025-2026-budget/development/proposed

04/28/2026

VIRTUAL BUDGET TOWN HALL
Tuesday, May 5 | 6:00–7:30 pm
Register to receive the Zoom link
🔗 seuplift.org/events 🔗

Last week, Mayor Keith Wilson released a proposed budget outlining how the City of Portland plans to close a $160M gap for the new fiscal year starting in July. A link to the full proposal is available here: https://www.portland.gov/budget/2025-2026-budget/development/proposed

City Council can now propose amendments before adopting a final budget in June.

Join District 3 Councilors Tiffany Koyama Lane, Angelita Morillo, and Steve Novick for an interactive Budget Town Hall to share your input as they make these decisions. There will be time for Q+A and an opportunity to provide up to two minutes of testimony.

Thank you to our promotional partners!
APANO Action Fund City Club of Portland Latino Network League of Women Voters of Portland

04/22/2026

Repost from Portland Parks & Recreation | Rose City Bluff Restoration is a volunteer community organization fiscally sponsored by SE Uplift. Visit rosecitybluff.org to learn more, sign up to volunteer, or make a tax-deductible donation.

04/20/2026

TODAY, April 20, 7:00–9:00 PM
SE Uplift (3534 SE Main St.) + Online via Zoom

INNER EASTSIDE REZONING PROJECT + ABCs of Land Use

The public is welcome to join SE Uplift’s Land Use & Transportation Committee meetings, which keep members informed about land use policy changes and development projects impacting District 3 neighborhoods.

Tonight’s meeting will feature a presentation by City Planner Bill on zoning changes that would allow more homes to be built in the Inner Eastside.

Find the full agenda, reference materials, and Zoom access information at the link below 👇

https://seuplift.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/LUTCAgenda_2026-04-20.pdf

04/17/2026

Movement Training Network (https://www.instagram.com/movement.training.network.pdx/) presents . . . Know Your Rights, a training led by movement lawyers for organizers, advocates, and anyone taking part in public action around issues they care about.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS TRAINING
Monday, April 27 | 6 – 7:30 pm
SE Uplift (3534 SE Main St)

PLEASE RSVP TO HELP US PLAN FOR CAPACITY ➡️ https://secure.givelively.org/event/southeast-uplift-neighborhood-program-inc/know-your-rights-training-april-27th

Participants will gain a clearer understanding of their constitutional rights, practical guidance for asserting them in real-world situations, and connections with others doing similar work across different movements.

This training is supported by a Community Small Grant from SE Uplift.

04/15/2026

SE Uplift’s Land Use & Transportation Committee meets every third Monday from 7:00–9:00 PM, in person at 3534 SE Main St and online via Zoom.

Join us Monday, April 20 to learn about:

– Common notice types received by neighborhoods, with an emphasis on how community members can effectively interpret and respond to them

– Potential zoning changes across a broad area of Inner Neighborhoods, with the goal of expanding housing options in areas with strong access to services, amenities, and transit

We will be joined by City Planner Bill Cunningham from the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability.

DOWNLOAD THE FULL AGENDA HERE:https://seuplift.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/LUTCAgenda_2026-04-20.pdf

04/13/2026

TODAY, April 13, 5:30 – 7:30 PM on Zoom | Find the Zoom Registration Page Here: https://seuplift.org/event/budgeting-101/

NONPROFIT BUDGETING BASICS

Budgets don’t have to be intimidating. This beginner-friendly training breaks down the basics of nonprofit budgeting in clear, practical terms. Learn how to build a budget, understand what financial jargon means, and how to use financial information to support smart decisions and grant applications.

Budgets don’t have to be intimidating. This beginner-friendly training breaks down the basics of nonprofit budgeting in clear, practical terms. Learn how to build a budget, understand what financial jargon… Read More »Nonprofit Budgeting Basics

04/13/2026

TODAY, April 13, 5:30 – 7:30 PM on Zoom | Find the Zoom Registration Page Here: https://seuplift.org/event/how-to-start-a-rapid-response-network-with-your-neighbors/

HOW TO START A RAPID RESPONSE NETWORK WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS

In an emergency, your closest resource is often the people next door, but only if you’ve already made the connection. This workshop will provide you with a practical guide for building a rapid response network with your neighbors before a situation emerges. Whether you live on a residential block, in an apartment building, or a larger community, you’ll leave with concrete steps to map your neighbors, establish communication channels, and create the groundwork for coordinated action when it matters most.

No prior organizing experience required, just a willingness to knock on a few doors. Participants will leave with a printable toolkit to help you get started!

In an emergency, your closest resource is often the people next door—but only if you’ve already made the connection. Join the SE Uplift Community Care & Safety Task Force for a virtual workshop that provides a practical guide for building a rapid response network with your neighbors before a sit...