History of the Drive:

The Drive was born during the pandemic to support our overall response efforts to the unhoused crisis that was exacerbated by the pandemic. Supplies and donated funds were collected and distributed to people living outside. Having an organized drive allowed us to be more intentional and strategic in visibility. In other words, doing it as a named drive turned it into a campaign that visibility could be focused around. Now, the community resilience drive season helps connect Pride Northwest to the Portland LGBTQ2SIA+ community through direct support efforts, as well as by continuing to develop activities that showcase the history, accomplishments, talents and resilience of these communities. 

Community Resilience Program Impact statement:

Now, the Community Resilience Drive strengthens Pride Northwest’s connection to the Portland LGBTQ2SIA+ community by investing in and collaborating with the people and grassroots organizations closest to the issues facing our communities. As a conduit for connection, resources, and visibility, Pride Northwest helps amplify community-led work and the resilience of our communities.

Pride Northwest is, by design, a non-profit organization with the flexibility to mobilize in response to urgent and emerging community needs, particularly through our Community Resilience Program. Each year, Pride Northwest distributes thousands of warming and hygiene supplies to our unhoused and housing insecure community members.

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