Make a gift
Join us in building culturally specific solutions year-round by committing to contribute $25 or more each month
If you would like to donate by check, please make checks payable to
“Self Enhancement, Inc.” and mail to 3920 N Kerby Ave. Portland, OR 97227
Questions? Contact the Development Office
development@selfenhancement.org
Interested in sponsorships or hosting a dinner party fundraiser?
Contact Anthony Deloney
anthonyd@selfenhancement.org
Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI) has been providing services to youth and families for more than 40 years!
Our mission is dedicated to guiding underserved youth to realize their full potential, while working with schools, families, and other community partners. SEI provides support, guidance, and opportunities to achieve personal and academic success—bringing hope to young people and enhancing the quality of community life.
SEI was founded in 1981 by President and CEO Tony Hopson, Sr., as a one-week summer "self-enhancement camp" for at-risk African American boys in inner-city N/NE Portland that combined basketball with mentoring, life skills development, and guidance on succeeding in school. Today SEI is Oregon’s largest African-American-led nonprofit multi-service organization providing comprehensive cradle to career services. Our success boast a 98% high school graduation rate among SEI enrollees, compared to a statewide graduation rate ranking near the bottom nationally.