Advocacy Resources

If you’ve identified a problem in your community that needs attention, you may be wondering what comes next. There are often many ways to build support, advocate for change, and work toward solutions, but knowing where to begin can feel overwhelming. This page is designed to help guide community members through that process and provide tips for finding support around the issues that matter most to you.

Getting Started

A key part of getting started is figuring out how to share the issue with others who can help build support and momentum. One person can make a difference, but creating change is often easier with others involved. The next section explains which stakeholders you may want to connect with, how to communicate your concerns effectively, and other helpful steps to take. Our website also offers a wide range of resources to support common community issues.

Get Involved

If you live in Portland, you live in one of Portland’s officially recognized neighborhoods – each with its own mix of engaged neighbors, neighborhood associations, community groups and organizations that support District Four and Portland as a whole. Each of these entities can be allies in your advocacy work. If you would like to get involved in your Neighborhood Association, feel free to follow the link below to sign-up. Additionally, it is important to note that all