Clean-up, Graffiti Removal, & Beautification

Annual Spring Neighborhood Clean-ups

Each spring, volunteers work together to clean up their neighborhood. Sponsoring community groups receive a small amount of money from the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability in order to pay for dumpsters, equipment, and food for volunteers. Metro makes a significant contribution to pay for disposal fees at the transfer station. To find out how you can participate, contact Associate Program Director, Doretta Schrock .

Piedmont Neighborhood Association
Holy Redeemer Church
25 N Rosa Parks Way
4/21/2018
9:00am-2:00pm

East Columbia Neighborhood Association
On the closed street
NE 6th Dr & Faloma Rd
5/19/2018
9:00am-1:30pm

St Johns Neighborhood Association
St Johns Christian Church
8044 N Richmond
4/28/2018
10:00am-4:00pm

Portsmouth Neighborhood Association/University Park Neighborhood Association (litter cleanup volunteers only)
Portsmouth Union Church
4775 N Lombard
4/21/2018
10:00am-2:00pm

Bridgeton Neighborhood Association
Bridgeton Rd
N & NE Bridgeton Rd
5/19/2018
9:00am-3:00pm

Overlook Neighborhood Association (litter cleanup volunteers only)
Bethany Lutheran Church
5658 N Denver Ave
5/19/2018
9:30am-noon

Arbor Lodge Neighborhood Association
Arbor Lodge Park
Entrance: N Delaware & N Saratoga
5/19/2018
10:00am-2:00pm

Information and Forms for Clean-up Site Sponsors

Clean-up Invoice Template (only NPNS approved organizations)

Livability Teams

Several Livability Teams have formed in the NPNS district. With financial and staff support from NPNS and the Office of Neighborhood Involvement, neighbors gather on a regular basis to clean up trash and remove graffiti. After each clean-up, neighbors gather for food and conversation. To find out how you can participate in your neighborhood, contact Associate Program Director,  Doretta Schrock.

Graffiti Removal

The Office of Neighborhood Involvement offers resources for reporting and removing graffiti. Learn more about the ONI Graffiti Removal Program.