About SE Uplift

Our Mission: To assist the citizens and neighborhood associations of Southeast Portland* to create communities that are livable, socially diverse, safe and vital. Southeast Uplift provides an organizational structure and forum to empower citizens to effectively resolve issues of livability and community development. * SE Uplift also joyfully supports Northeast neighborhoods south of I-84 We Believe: Relationship-Building: Personal connections and networks strengthen our communities. Community Involvement: Organized neighbors can shape the future of our communities, including envisioning and enacting positive change. Through collaboration, we co-create the communities we want to inhabit. Grassroots Democracy: We all have a role in determining the character and future of our city through grassroots, bottom-to-top participation. Sharing, Teaching and Learning: With tools, support, and opportunities to connect, we can effect positive change. Diversity and Inclusiveness: In an inclusive, multicultural environment, through which we can explore our differences and come together around common interests and goals. Building Capacity: We strengthen our communities as we strengthen our neighborhood associations, community based organizations and business districts.