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Festival of Nations 2019 (Please Click on the info-graph for more details)
On September 7th, 2019 DMA celebrated the diversity of Division Street by holding
our annual Festival of Nations. Thank you to all our volunteers, sponsors, and all
those who joined. The Festival of Nations is a great opportunity to discover and
learn about new cultures, food, music, and information. If you were not able to joined
us this year, keep a lookout for next year's Festival of Nations.This year’s Festival of nations saw 9 different cultural performances, and 70 unique vendors with 1800 visitors from across Portland. You can read the story by East PDX News at http:// https://eastpdxnews.com/…/festival-of-nations-finds-new-lo…/
 
Storefronts Grant Application is Now Open
Division Midway Alliance (DMA) developed the Storefront Mini Grant program to help businesses and property owners in the Division Midway district improve their storefronts. In 2018 to 2019, 6 businesses received the Storefront Grant, with the total amount received approximately $55,660.00.
Our 2019-2020 Storefront Grant is now open. If you are a business owner please apply!
Application:
To apply click here
Overview:
For more information about the grant click here
Storefront Update
We are excited to share that businesses Manja Choi and Dairy Queen have successfully completed their storefront grant improvements project. With the help of Division Midway Alliance Storefront Improvement Grants, the businesses completed the following projects--
Manja Choi - New Fascia for building to modernize and improve business
Before After
 
Dairy Queen - Seal coat & Re-striping Driveway & Parking Lot
Before After
 
Success Story - Tongan Community
 Luisa Kupu, Tongan community member was facing some challenges in understanding the paperwork required for the Permanent Resident application process. She reached out to DMA in February 2019 requesting for assistance. The DMA Community Liaison helped her to prepare necessary documents, required translations and interpretation services, and practice interview questions. She successfully submitted the application in April and received her Permanent Resident Card in August 2019.
DMA Youth Environmental Leadership Program
DMA has partnered with the Community Watershed Stewardship Program, Bureau of Environmental Services, City of Portland to create the new Youth Environmental Leadership Program which will start this Fall. Meet the Youth Environmental Mentors who will be leading the pilot program!
Kumari Khanal is currently a sophomore at 
David Douglas High School. Her preferred pronouns are She/her/hers Science is her favorite class, especially biology. She plans to major in Science in the future. As for her career, she is interested in the medical field along with being an Environmental Conservationist. She is passionate about music, singing in particular. She loves helping others be the best they can be. She enjoy reading fiction books, drawing and painting.
P rabina Sunuwar is currently a junior at Centennial High School. Her preferred pronouns are She/her/hers. She is passionate about learning and experiencing new things. Her goal is to go to college and gain enough experience that will allow her to obtain a job that she enjoys. She is hoping that by being a Youth Environmental Mentor, it will strengthen her confidence and gain new experiences and knowledge.
Htoo is currently a Junior at Centennial High School. His preferred pronouns are He/Him/his. He is passionate about experiencing new things and Sketching. In the future, he would like to be an Author. He wants to strengthen his leadership skills and help make our neighborhood cleaner.
 Nay Aye is currently a Sophomore at Centennial High School. Her preferred pronouns are She/Her/Hers. She is passionate about giving back to the community. She enjoys volunteering and being involved with or organizations that embrace diversity. She would like to be a person who here community can turn to.
Jacqueline Martinez De Jesus is currently a 
Junior at Benson High school. Her preferred pronouns are She/her/ hers. She recently started to Ice skate and she really likes it. She is a swimmer and a cheerleader, which she also really enjoys doing. She is really invested in her education and wants to study to become a Veterinarian. She also works at the Zoo, which is really helping her work towards her goal of becoming a Veterinarian.
 Lanifer Waayan is a Junior at Centennial High School. She is passionate about learning things that will help her be a great leader in the future
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