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“The DMA Community Visioning and Beyond session convened individuals representing diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds within the Division Midway Area to deliberate on their respective community goals, aspirations, and overarching vision. A total of 109 community members actively engaged in this session, underscoring its significance as a pivotal platform for soliciting comprehensive feedback. DMA's comprehensive overview of past and ongoing initiatives was complemented by this session, serving as a crucial mechanism for gathering extensive insights from our community stakeholders. These collective visioning sessions will serve as a cornerstone in shaping and recalibrating organizational endeavors for the foresee able future, ensuring alignment with the articulated needs and desires for infrastructure development of our community.”

“DMA held 2023 Festival of Nations and celebrated the diversity of East Portland , help promote BIPOC owned small businesses and created a placemaking opportunity for everyone. The event was a success with 600+ attendees, 26 vendors and 4 food vendors. Six of our Minority Business Capacity Building Program participants also participated as vendors at the event and this helped them market and sell their products!”

“DMA is one of the recipients of the Fare Relief Program. Under this program, our office is able to issue 2-hour passes, 1-week passes, bi-weekly passes, and monthly passes to low-income community members. DMA is one of the recipients of the Fare Relief Program that serve seniors, people with disabilities, and veterans. There are about 457 community members enrolled in Trimet Fare Relief Program with DMA.”

“We are delivering tailored assistance to 12 program participants with entrepreneurial aspirations. Our efforts include aiding them in crafting comprehensive business plans and navigating available resources. As a result of our support, several of these ventures have secured contracts and experienced growth in their customer base.”

“DMA assists Multnomah County residents enrolling in Portland Housing Bureau?s rental assistance program. Through our cultural liaison approach, we assist numerous residents from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds helping such residents sign to SHS and ERAP. DMA has helped 137 low-income families successfully apply for rental assistance through SHS, ERAP and ARPA funds.”

“DMA organized a Transportation Resource Event, drawing attendance from over 80 community members. The event featured presentations from PBOT and Oregon Walks, highlighting their respective programs and objectives, particularly emphasizing pedestrian safety. Additionally, TRIMET, ODOT, and PBOT offered valuable resources including transit passes, walking kits, and information on other pertinent services. The event culminated in a community bike ride, fostering engagement and collaboration among attendees.”

“Our workforce navigator offers support to unemployed or underemployed individuals, aiding them in developing essential job readiness skills, facilitating connections to employment and training opportunities, and accessing community resources. We enrolled 40 clients and helped then with job placement, resume building.”

“The Youth-Led Cultural Conversation and Mural Project facilitated a series of three sessions aimed at fostering cultural dialogues. Throughout these sessions, youth explored the significance of cultural heritage preservation and the expression of diverse cultural identities through visual art, particularly mural art. Targeting BIPOC immigrant and refugee youths aged 16-24, the project seeks to cultivate leadership skills through collaborative creation, culminating in the development of the Midway Mural in partnership with local community muralist. Strategically located on the east side of the DMA building and staircase, the mural will contribute to a more inviting and secure ambiance.”

“Our Youth Development Program serves young people transitioning to college or professional careers, helping them create practical, individualized action plans, and connect with job and school-readiness opportunities. DMA has hosted resume building, scholarship opportunities, and leadership skills in the workforce environment partnering with SE Works. DMA also hosted workshop session in partnership with Welcome Home Coalition for our Youth Workforce and Capacity Building Program, titled: Voices for Housing Justice.”