Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc. Neighborhood Pages

Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc. (SWNI) is a nonprofit coalition that provides services to promote citizen participation and crime prevention in 17 Southwest Portland neighborhood associations and three business associations. Our mission statement reads "SWNI empowers citizen action to improve and maintain the livability of Southwest neighborhoods."
 

Links to Neighborhood Home Pages

What Neighborhood Do I Belong To?

Check portlandmaps to find out what neighborhood you belong to. After entering your address, your neighborhood name is displayed on the top-left, just under the PortlandMaps logo, along with your address.
 
Find your neighborhood on the Southwest Neighborhoods coalition map.
 

Neighborhood Newsletters

 

Volunteer

Your neighborhood association is always looking for community members to get involved. There are many ways you can become active in the neighborhood system, from volunteering at a neighborhood tree-planting event to holding a board position. Everyone has a unique talent and perspective that can contribute to a vibrant, healthy and diverse community-based organization. Get involved today by attending a neighborhood meeting, contacting your neighborhood chairperson or stop by the SWNI office and talk with our staff.
 

Neighborhood History

The Multnomah Historical Association is building a network of local history groups.  Are you knowledgeable about your neighborhood’s history? Contact Tim, tim@timlyman.net.  Read more at www.multnomahhistorical.com/