Staff Blog Post: Half way there! What’s been happening the past six months

by Merrie-Chris Agag
Jade District Coordinator, Americorps Vista

Where has the time gone? I can’t believe it is already 2016 and we’re in the month of March! Seriously, time is going by so quickly, we’ll be celebrating Thanksgiving and Christmas soon. The AmeriCorps VISTAs are about half-way through the service term and a lot has […]

By |2016-11-18T23:23:35+00:00April 13th, 2016|Jade District, News & Events|

Jade International Night Market: Anchoring our community through celebration

by Todd Struble
Jade District Manager

The mission of the Jade District is rooted in building power in our community and fighting displacement pressures on folks that live in the area around Southeast 82nd Avenue and Division Street. As part of that mission, we understand that the community which is most affected by investments […]

By |2016-11-18T23:23:38+00:00December 31st, 2015|Jade District, News & Events|

Building a Community Gathering Place

by Melissa Magana
Office & Events Manager

Of APANO’s numerous accomplishments this year, perhaps the most visible one is the successful launch and operation of our temporary community space– fondly called JAMS. By creating a gathering place for our communities, we are also building broader opportunities to engage, educate, and empower. This unique opportunity […]

By |2016-11-18T23:23:38+00:00December 17th, 2015|Jade District, News & Events|

Small Business Spotlight: Mojo Crepes

by Merrie-Chris Agag
Jade District Coordinator

Jonathan Hopkins, the owner of Mojo Crepes, has been in the business for six years. Mojo Crepes is located on 84th and Division, where his main target audience has been the Asian community. He wanted to focus more on the Asian population because the demographics in the Jade District are heavily […]

By |2016-11-18T23:23:38+00:00December 8th, 2015|Jade District, News & Events|

Apply for the Resident Artist Collaborative: Placemaking Projects in East Portland

Cultural and Artistic Projects in the Jade District & Midway Districts

APANO and DMA are offering small grants to use to engage the community through art. These grants are meant for people who are connected to the neighborhood. Makers, performers, and artists, even those who don’t see themselves as traditional artists are strongly encouraged […]

By |2016-11-18T23:23:38+00:00December 1st, 2015|Jade District, News & Events|
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