Proud Ground

Join Proud Ground today June 25th for an in person Shortstack Information Session in Milwaukie at 5:30pm to learn about the process to owning one of these beautiful 2 bedroom townhomes!

🏡 Visit the Proud Ground table at Good in the Hood on Saturday, June 27, until 4 pm to learn how our affordable homeownership program is helping create opportunities for individuals and families throughout the Portland-Vancouver region.

This year's festival theme, "Roots, Rhythm & Power," celebrates the resilience, creativity, and cultural influence of Portland's diverse communities while honoring the history and legacy of the neighborhoods that have shaped our city.

Event Information

Dates: June 27–28, 2026

Festival Hours: Noon–9 pm daily (Proud Ground on-site Saturday until 4pm)

Location: Lillis-Albina Park

For more information, visit https://www.goodnthehood.org/

Celebrating Juneteenth 2026 with Dominiqur Merriweather, Proud Ground Executive Director

At a time when many are shying away from diversity, equity, and inclusion, Proud Ground continues to double down. We use the Community Land Trust (CLT) model to make owning a home possible for BIPOC households traditionally locked out of the housing market.

Born from the civil and voter rights movements, CLTs were designed to challenge injustice and create a system that works for people—not against them. Since 1999, Proud Ground has carried that legacy forward.

Today, we are the largest CLT in the Pacific Northwest and have helped more than 780 households become homeowners: most are first-time homeowners, and many are the first in their families to own a home. And because the land is held on a 99-year-renewable lease through Proud Ground, the homes will remain permanently affordable.

I invite you to learn how Proud Ground provides income-eligible households with a foundation for stability and the opportunity to build wealth. Whether you are looking to buy or want to support a trusted non-profit, Proud Ground generates true social and economic returns for families in our communities. Join us in making a difference now and future generations.

Enjoy today‘s festivities and stop by to say hello to Proud Ground at tomorrow's Juneteenth events in Portland and Vancouver!

Please note: Proud Ground's office is closed today, June 19.

📣 Join the Proud Ground Team!

We're hiring a Homeownership Outreach Coordinator to help connect more families with our affordable homeownership opportunities across our six-county service area.

In this role, you'll:
🏡 Educate prospective homebuyers about Proud Ground's affordable homeownership program for income-eligible households
🤝 Build partnerships with community organizations, schools, faith communities, and higher education institutions serving BIPOC communities
🎪 Represent Proud Ground at housing fairs, neighborhood events, summer concerts, and other community gatherings
📢 Lead information sessions in English and Spanish and support applicants throughout the homebuying process
📊 Track outreach efforts, manage surveys, and help strengthen our community impact

✨ Benefits include:
✔ Bilingual pay premium available to qualified applicants
✔ 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
✔ 15 vacation days and 15 sick days accrued in the first year
✔ 12 paid holidays plus paid time off between Christmas and New Year's Day
✔ 3% retirement match
✔ Cell phone stipend

View the complete position description at https://www.proudground.org/employment-opportunities

📅 Position open until filled
📧 Send your cover letter and resume to: [email protected]

At Proud Ground, we know that great candidates don't always meet every qualification listed in a job description. We strongly encourage women, people of color, and candidates from nontraditional backgrounds to apply.