Below is a release from the Regional Arts and Cultures Council.  DMA was one of the grantees, receiving $5,950 for the 2016 Festival of Nations

The Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) has awarded $119,380 in Arts Equity Grants to 21 organizations for activities that advance RACC’s goals for equity in Portland and Multnomah County. These grants are funded by City of Portland’s Arts Education & Access Fund, along with support from Multnomah County. Read More

By Ann Ereline

Face-painting, a few rounds of the classic “Simon Says,” and a tasty spread from Casa Del Sol (14324 SE Division St.) tempted young and young at heart to ignore a cool, rainy June 9 to get down to a serious matter: what do Southeast residents want to see in two of three new parks being planned for our area.

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East Portland Refugees from the Union of Myanmar Seek Literacy Volunteers to Support their Path to US Citizenship

June/July 2016 and continuing in Fall 2016

We are seeking volunteers interested in the following volunteer roles for summer & continuing in the fall (no need to sign up for both).  Volunteers are needed for the following roles:

Literacy tutors:
Reading group participant:
Technical support:
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By Guy Edwards of Brainjar Media | June 10, 2016

As a Digital Marketing Company Brainjar Media gets asked this question all the time. Our response is usually to answer with another question, “What keywords do you want to be on the first page for?”

Midway Business Association

Midway is making money! The Midway Business Association is launching a coupon booklet for Midway businesses with the potential to reach 15,000-plus shoppers. What: Midway Money Book, which will be distributed during summer events and on MBA’s new website  Read More for the details