Conversations from the Heart
The Conversations from the Heart porch is a Black history and student art exhibition space to celebrate Black stories, foster healing, and prompt awareness in the broader neighborhood community about the history of Black Albina.
Designed by the community for the community
The “Conversations from the Heart” porch is an interactive outdoor art exhibit and public forum on the most public-facing edge of the BEAM Learning Hub property.
Designed collaboratively by students from the BSTRONG Summer Program, the University of Oregon, and Rebuilding Cornerstones, this space seeks to foster conversations around Black history in Portland, current systemic issues, and how as a community we can be a part of creating a better future for ourselves and our community.
Be a part of the legacy!
This project is already underway and funding will allow us to complete the construction of this youth-imagined Porch! The structure has already been designed, materials purchased, and construction started.
We are currently fundraising for:
paying our contractors,
covering material costs,
finishing student-design installations, and
completing landscaping
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorships will be honored with your name (or the name of your organization) on a donor plaque to be permanently installed on the Conversations from the Heart porch!
Village Ally: $1,000
Village Supporter: $3,000
Village Champion: $5,000 and above
Contact us to arrange your payment and/or to discuss other partnerships and ways to support our work.