Us First PDX

Us First PDX has two events coming up and we need volunteers. If you're interested please go to our website www.usfirstoregon.org
Go to become a volunteer.

The events:
FEST Event (July)
And
Annual Community Family Reunion (August)

Homepage - USFirst Oregon Empowering Communities through Non-Profit Housing Coordination and Wrap Around Services.

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‼️‼️‼️Portland Parks & Recreation Free Lunch + Play Program Summer 2026‼️‼️‼️

The Portland Parks & Recreation Free Program provides free meals, drop-in games, crafts, and recreational activities for youth ages 18 and under.

Program Dates: Monday, June 22 through Friday, August 21, 2026

***Closures: No program on Friday, July 3, 2026 (Independence Day observed)***

Daily Recreation Hours: Drop-in activities generally run Monday–Friday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Federal Requirements: Youth must be physically present on-site to receive food, and all meals must be eaten within designated park area.

Fixed Park Locations & Lunch Serving Times

The following neighborhood parks serve free lunches during specific daily time windows:

SOUTHEAST PORTLAND
Creston Park
4454 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97206
Lunch: 12p–1:30p

Essex Park
7730 SE Center St, Portland, OR 97206
Lunch: 11:45a – 1:15a

Lents Park
4808 SE 92nd Ave, Portland, OR 97266
Lunch: 11:30a–1p

Mt. Scott Park
SE 72nd Ave & SE Harold St, Portland, OR 97206
Lunch: 11:15a-12:45

EAST PORTLAND

Gateway Discovery Park
10520 NE Halsey St, Portland, OR 97220
Daily Plaza Activities: Monday through Friday, 9a-2p
Lunch: 11a–11:45a

Luuwit View Park
NE 127th Ave & NE Fremont St, Portland, OR 97230
Lunch: 12:15p–1p

Mill Park
1949 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97233
Lunch: 12p–12:45p

Parklane Park
15635 SE Mill Dr, Portland, OR 97233
◇◇◇Special Event: Official Program Kickoff Event on Thursday, June 25, 2026 11a–1p◇◇◇
Lunch: 11:30a–1p

Raymond Park
SE 118th Ave & SE Liebe St, Portland, OR 97266
Lunch: 11:45a–12:30p

Rosewood Initiative Community Center
14127 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97233
Lunch: 11:45a–1:15p

Ventura Park
460 SE 113th Ave, Portland, OR 97216
Lunch: 12:30p-1:15p

Verdell Burdine Rutherford Park
1599 SE 167th Ave, Portland, OR 97233
Lunch Service: 11:30a– 1p

NORTH PORTLAND

Columbia Park
N Woolsey Ave & N Winchell St, Portland, OR 97217
Lunch: 11:30a–1p

Kenton Park
N Delaware Ave & N Kilpatrick St, Portland, OR 97217
Lunch: 12p-1:30p

McCoy Park
N Newman Ave & N Newark St, Portland, OR 97203
Lunch: 11:45a–1:15p

Peninsula Park
700 N Rosa Parks Way, Portland, OR 97217
Lunch: 12p–1:30p

St. Johns Park
8427 N Central St, Portland, OR 97203
Lunch: 11:15a–12:45p

NORTHEAST PORTLAND

Alberta Park
NE 19th Ave & NE Jarrett St, Portland, OR 97211
Lunch: 11:45a-1:15p

Irving Park
875 NE Fremont St, Portland, OR 97212
Lunch: 11:30a-1p

K’hunamokwst Park
5200 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97218
Lunch: 11:30a-1p

Montavilla Park
8219 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97220
Lunch: 11:15a–12:45a

SOUTHWEST PORTLAND
Holly Farm Park
10819 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219
Lunch: 11:30a-1p

Stephens Creek Crossing
6715 SW 26th Ave, Portland, OR 97219
Lunch: 12p-1:30p

MOBILE LUNCH + PLAY SCHEDULE

The Mobile program sends vans to apartment complexes in high-density areas of East Portland. Staff bring lunches and mobile activities directly to the complexes between 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM on designated days.

Eastgate Station Apartments
100 NE 120th Ave, Portland, OR 97220
Service Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Lunch Service: 12p-1:30p

Vine Maple Apartments
177 SE 146th Ave, Portland, OR 97233
Service Days: Tuesdays and Thurs12p-1p
Lunch Service: 12p-1:30p

Coordinated Free Pool Swim Sessions (Weekly):

To complement the park program, Portland Parks & Recreation provides free weekly open swim blocks at various city pools throughout the 2026 season:

Creston Outdoor Pool
4454 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97206
Free Swim Block: Mondays from 6:30p-8p

Peninsula Outdoor Pool
700 N Rosa Parks Way, Portland, OR 97217
Free Swim Block: Tuesdays from 1p-3:45p

Montavilla Outdoor Pool
8219 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97220
Free Swim Block: Tuesdays from 6p-8p

Grant Outdoor Pool
2300 NE 36th Ave, Portland, OR 97212
Free Swim Block: Wednesdays from 1p-3:30p

Sellwood Outdoor Pool
7951 SE 7th Ave, Portland, OR 97202
Free Swim Block: Wednesdays from 6:30p-8p

Pier Outdoor Pool
N Seneca St & N St Johns Ave, Portland, OR 97203
Free Swim Block: Thursdays from 1:30p-3:30p

Summer 2026 Cultural Festivals & Park Events

●The wider Summer Free For All season includes nearly 50 free outdoor concerts, movies, and multicultural festivals citywide:

Bollywood Dance Party Kickoff
Location: Gateway Discovery Park
Date/Time: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 (Live music/events start at 6p)

East Portland Summer Arts Festival (Two-Day Event)
Parklane Park
Dates/Time: Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12, 2026 (Events begin at 6p both days)

Headliners:
Day 1 features Latin & Soul by LaRhonda Steele and Conjunto Alegre
Day 2 features Albina Music Trust Big-Band Jazz, Ural Thomas and The Pain, and Portland Cello Project's tribute to Stevie Wonder

Somali Heritage Day
Location: Luuwit View Park
Date: Friday, August 21, 2026

2026 Free Movie Highlights
Movies are projected onto giant inflatable screens and begin at dusk across various neighborhood parks. Key titles featured on the 2026 calendar include:
■ Wicked
■ The Princess Bride
■ A Minecraft Movie
■ Elio (Presented with Spanish subtitles)
■ Zootopia 2

Program Guidelines & Dietary Policy Nutrition Rules: Meals adhere strictly to USDA Federal Lunch Program regulations. Leftover food cannot be sent home but is collected and donated to local non-profit partners

No Thank You Table: Sites utilize a "no thank you table" where kids can leave unopened, non-perishable parts of their lunches they do not want, allowing other hungry youth to select extra items during the meal window

Group Notice: Groups bringing 10 or more children to a site should notify the Summer Free For All supervisor at 503-729-0332 at least five business days in advance to ensure the catering kitchen prepares adequate meal counts

Come get y'all's food bring them bags. Peninsula Park right next to the playground

No Pantry today. It literally was only one box..... See y'all tomorrow

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PARENTS SCHOOLS OUT🚨🚨‼️‼️

1. IHOP - Kids eat free every day with the purchase of an adult meal.
2. Denny's - Kids eat free on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult meal.
3. Applebee's - Kids eat free on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult meal.
4. Chili's - Kids eat free on Sundays with the purchase of an adult meal.
5. Olive Garden - Kids eat free on Sundays with the purchase of an adult meal.
6. Outback Steakhouse - Kids eat free on Sundays with the purchase of an adult meal.
7. Red Robin - Kids eat free on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult meal.
8. Buffalo Wild Wings - Kids eat free on Sundays with the purchase of an adult meal.
9. CiCi's Pizza - Kids eat free every day with the purchase of an adult buffet.
10. Fazoli's - Kids eat free every day with the purchase of an adult meal.

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Community Warehouse is hiring three part-time and on-call staff to support our program operations. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking for a flexible schedule or to get a foot in the door.

Open positions:
🪑 Tigard Part-Time Furniture Bank Coordinator - Tuesday & Saturday
🪑 Portland Part-Time Furniture Bank Coordinator - Tuesday & Saturday
🪑 On-Call Program Coordinator (All Locations) - As needed to cover vacations and sick calls

Starting pay: $27.52/hour

To learn more and apply, visit communitywarehouse.org/careers

Community!!!!!!! Let's gooooooo. 🩵💜🤍🩷

Thursday Venture Park
1 pm

Friday Peninsula Park
1 pm

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Stop by My Hood Community College on June 18 for a FREE Entrepreneur and Small Business Fair.

🗓️ Thursday, June 18, 8 am – 1 pm.
📍 Vista Dining Hall/Town and Gown, 26000 SE Stark St, Gresham OR 97030.

Registration is FREE, but please RSVP with the QR code or the link ⤵️
https://clients.oregonsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=70460026

🔵 Meet special guest Tobias Read, Oregon Secretary of State.
🔵 Connect with local business experts.
🔵 Learn from industry panels.
🔵 Discover resources to grow your business.
🔵 Network with entrepreneurs like you.
🔵 Free food and refreshments.

Want to be an exhibitor? Email [email protected] or call 503-491-7658

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