PROGRAMS

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Be a voice and work collaboratively in our community. We desire meaningful participation of African Americans in the local economy. You have an opportunity to help promote economic strategies that address institutional and structural barriers. Such barriers impede our ability to accumulate and transfer wealth from generation to generation.

Press Releases:

Community Clean Up Consortium (C3) - April 24, 2025

Revitalizing Portland’s neighborhoods through community pride, environmental care, and Black-led economic opportunity.

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Student of the Month

YOUTH MENTORING

Volunteer to be a mentor or provide program support for our Dream Bigger mentoring initiatives during the Fall & Spring, or our Summer Dreaming summer program. The COBM’s mentoring program assists young African-American males and other boys develop into educated, contributing members of our community. It is designed to mold youth into leaders through responsible personal conduct, educational achievement and cultural enrichment. This is done through group coaching and community activities.

Currently, at Harriet Tubman Middle School, Ockley Green Middle School, Astor School (K-8), and Faubion (K-8)  in Portland, this community resource provides mentoring to African-American boys as well as other boys in each of these four schools, once each week. Join us and make a difference in our next generation of leaders.

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EDUCATION

Help the COBM be a voice for African American students and their families as we seek to:

1) Create an education environment that will inspire students to reach their highest level of achievement.


2) Drive the school system to evolve into an institution that values all students.


3) Provide guidance to students that will lead them to achieve a level of excellence in their education and be empowered to make a positive impact in their community.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Assist us in raising awareness and providing health information to our community. We hope to inspire behavior changes that will result in a healthier lifestyle for African Americans. Volunteer at our Health and Wellness events, such as our Blood Drive, 
Bike and Bite, Soul Stroll and others.

It’s YOUR time

Join us in making a difference in the lives of our youth, our community and our city.