Every day, families and youth across Portland are leading the work of making our schools more just, connected, and equitable. Meeting the Moment is our shared invitation to build that power together.

Our goal is to raise $200,000 by February 2026 to strengthen and sustain Portland Empowered’s next chapter of work.

For more than a decade, Portland Empowered has partnered with immigrant, multilingual, and BIPOC families and youth to make Portland’s schools more equitable and inclusive. This campaign is about rebuilding our programs, deepening community leadership, and ensuring families and youth have real power in shaping how education works in Portland.

Your investment will fuel lasting change—supporting stipends, translation, youth and parent leadership, and authentic partnerships between families and schools. Together, we aim to transform education through shared leadership and collective power.

Portland Empowered is Meeting the Moment -- Building Power with Families and Youth to Transform Education