We lost a one-of-a-kind leader, visionary and friend in the passing of Dan Wieden.
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African American History is American History, a reality that is not always connected within our society. Edmund “Mundo” Holmes and Rashad Floyd’s mural, “Invent the Future” illustrates Black inventors as superheroes.
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On August 8th, 2020 we released our first ever television special in lieu of our annual Soul of the City Gala + Action (our largest fundraiser of the year).
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Remembering John Lewis and the profound impact he had on the early stages of SEI.
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February was such a powerful time here at SEI as we celebrated Black History Month. Through a variety of events, exhibits and celebrations, we honored the strength, resiliency, and heritage of those that have come before us, as well as the community leaders of today.
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Led by Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI), Albina Head Start, Immigrant Refugee Community Organization (IRCO), Latino Network, Metropolitan Family Services (MFS), Native American Youth Association (NAYA), United Way, Portland Public Schools, and Reynolds School District are implementing ARPNI over the next four years.
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Our 3rd annual Junction Ave Black Owned Business Pop-Up was a success thanks to our partners, sponsors and the community that came out to support.
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On Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, from 12PM to 6PM, over eighty black owned businesses will gather at The Center for Self Enhancement for Junction Ave: A Black Owned Business Pop-Up.
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With the help of the community and our sponsors, we were able to serve nearly 500 youth this holiday season with toys and gifts.
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On Wednesday, December 11th, Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI) hosted its second annual Trade Up! Fair highlighting different trade-related companies and organizations.
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In November, we were able to serve over 400 families and provide dinner baskets to those who would not be able to afford a traditional thanksgiving meal.
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With the support of our friends over at AFCPE, Hands on Banking, and Wells Fargo, we were able to serve over 50 households with free one-on-one financial counseling here at the Center on Thursday, Nov. 21st.
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Harvest Fest 2019 was our biggest yet! We had a BLAST with over 1,000 youth and families flooding through our doors that night!
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300 people showed up to help raise awareness on, and honor the victims of, domestic violence.
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Self Enhancement, Inc. presents The African American Culture Center Library.
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Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI) will host their 5th annual Purple Mile Walk. SEI’s goal with The Purple Mile Walk is to raise awareness on the prevalence and impact of domestic violence in the community.
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Thanks to the generosity of all in attendance, we were able to raise over $1.4 million for our SEI community!
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Thank you to everyone that came out to show your love and support for our Inductees.
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We had a fantastic time at our Basketball camps this year! So many memories made. Check out some of the photos below.
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Congrats to the Jordan Brand Class of 2023 Wings Scholars! Welcome to the Family.
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