Empowering Marginalized Individuals with Tangible and Supportive Outcomes

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Empowering Marginalized Individuals with Tangible and Supportive Outcomes 

Envisioning an opportunistic future for underserved individuals and communities.



Portland provides a wide range of entertainment, activities both indoor and outside and communal understanding to keep Portland safe, fun and supportive. Among the hundreds of non-profits run from Portland, some small groups can be found tucked away in the inner east side boroughs nestled with community. One of this non-profits is Cultivate Initiatives. At this organization, their mission stands to ensure and set a vision for safe, supportive communities for underserved groups. Giving people more opportunities and resources when in housing or economic crisis. 

Their missions is to work with people and businesses within East Portland who can help support and empower individuals and communities in need through an inclusive range of services. 

To support those in financial and housing hardships, their initiatives focus on three main goals. The first being workforce development which helps individuals gain confidence entering in a new career with stronger work skills. The second initiative is housing and homemaking, this provides a sense of hope and togetherness within case management. Here, Cultivate Initiative helps individuals find proper housing and make viable connections with landlords and apartment companies. Lastly, supportive sheltering, Cultivate Initiatives provides 24/7 support with several cooling and warming shelters throughout Portland during harsh weather conditions. 


By partnering with the local community, Cultivate Initiatives provide services and support to your neighbors who have been marginalized and underserved. Through opportunities in workforce development, housing and homemaking, and supportive sheltering a measurable change shows tangible outcomes from a support system like Cultivate Initiatives. Ultimately empowering individuals, local communities, and society at large. With high values of inclusion, hope and perseverance, equality and respect, Cultivate Initiatives are committed to building healthy dynamics between marginalized individuals and businesses. 


How can you join or make a difference?


By donating directly to Cultivate Initiatives or volunteering. By supporting this organization you can directly contribute to the success of helping neighbors access housing and shelter, workforce development, and better health. Spending a few hours or donating a couple dollars can truly make in impactful difference towards Cultivate Initiatives mission and supporting those in housing or economic hardships. 



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