Neighbors for Change: A Civic Action Fair

Neighbors for Change: A Civic Action Fair takes place on Saturday, February 7, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Benson High School in Portland. This free, community focused event is designed to help residents build skills, strengthen connections, and grow local resilience through productive civic engagement.

The fair emphasizes productive civic engagement and invites participants to explore organization tables focused on grassroots support, mutual aid, safety, and policy change. Attendees can also take part in workshops covering topics such as conflict de escalation, lawful protest, civic education, and community resilience.

Supported by Protect Oregon, the event offers practical tools for addressing local issues through civic learning and skill building. Family friendly activities will be available throughout the day, including live performances, art installations, a KidZone, photo opportunities with the Portland Frog Brigade, food vendors, and space for informal networking.

Neighbors for Change is free and accessible to all, made possible through generous community donations. Participants will leave with clear next steps for civic involvement. To sign up/register, click the “More Information” button.