From North Portland to "The Numbers."

Building a healthy, culturally responsive ecosystem of support that follows our students wherever they grow.

We are a collective effort to share information and connect resources, ensuring Black brilliance is never out of reach.

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Our Vision: Generational Success

"We prepare students for the world and the world for our students."

The Long Game

Building Generational Success

We aspire to a future where empowered Black youth and adults work together to maintain generational cycles of educational attainment and socioeconomic success.

The Priority

Access to Opportunity

We ensure that resources for education, healing, safety, and advancement are readily accessible for our youth.

The Roots

Grounded in Community

This collaborative is deeply rooted in the history of African Americans in Portland and designed for long-standing sustainability.

The Village Code

Advocacy

We advocate for our youth and equip them with the tools to lead their own charge.

Empowerment

We challenge perceptions of what is possible and maintain a standard of excellence for both youth and adults.

Community Accountability

We remain committed, adaptive, and accountable to holistic youth development

Protection

We are a shield, protecting our youth from physical, mental, and financial threats.

Excellence

We encourage cultural and a positive Black image among all people.

The N2N Experience

Prioritizing African American youth and young adults (ages 18-24) across the Portland Metropolitan area.
A year-long journey that begins with a robust, six-week intensive training period.
Workshops and mentorship connect students with Black professionals across various industries, providing insights, skill development, and career planning.

Impact: The Village Speaks

"Our program has seen a significant increase in participant engagement. Students report feeling more prepared for college and career paths and express a greater sense of belonging within their educational environments."

The Numbers:

Academic Gains: Measured by increases in GPA and graduation rates.
Career Readiness: Focused on internship placement and employment in family-sustaining wage careers.
Identity Growth: Tracking self-reported confidence and a strengthened sense of cultural identity.