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Support our immigrant neighbors

Immigrants are an essential part of our communities: they are our neighbors and friends, and contribute significantly to our daily lives. They are the backbone of various industries, from agriculture to hospitality, and enrich our society with vibrant cultures and diverse lived experiences. Above all, they are a vital part of our community, and they<a href="https://centennialcommons.info/support-our-immigrant-neighbors/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Support our immigrant neighbors"</span></a>
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Resource: Food Finder

(Originally published January 11, 2025) Current November 2025. To find a food pantry or free food market near you visit these sites for comprehensive lists. Food pantries can often be found in churches, schools and universities. Here are some other resources which community partners in the area have highlighted. Most of these are on the<a href="https://centennialcommons.info/resource-food-finder/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Resource: Food Finder"</span></a>
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Community

We can do this, together / Juntos, podemos hacerlo

(Originally posted May 2, 2025) The Centennial neighborhood is one of Portland’s most diverse. We have neighbors here from all over the world, and are proud of it.  Nearly 20% of Centennial residents are Hispanic. As the Trump administration begins its campaign to disrupt the lives and families of immigrants from around the world, these<a href="https://centennialcommons.info/we-can-do-this-together-juntos-podemos-hacerlo/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"We can do this, together / Juntos, podemos hacerlo"</span></a>
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Community Events

2025-10-03 Homecoming Parade

The entire Centennial community is invited to be a part of this year’s Centennial School District Homecoming celebration, happening on October 3, 2025. See IG post for original info. This year’s festivities will kick off with the annual Homecoming Parade — please see the map for this year’s new parade route, starting from Centennial Middle<a href="https://centennialcommons.info/2025-10-03-homecoming-parade/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"2025-10-03 Homecoming Parade"</span></a>
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Community Events

2025-09-13 Pleasant Valley Dumpster Day

Join us in helping clean up the Pleasant Valley neighborhood Clean-up. We’ll need volunteers from 8am to 4pm. The volunteer shifts are broken down to three time slots: 8:30am-11:30am, 11:00am-2:00pm, and 1:30pm-3:30pm. You are welcome to sign up for more than one shift. Lunch from a cart of your choice in the Chop Chop Food<a href="https://centennialcommons.info/2025-09-13-pleasant-valley-dumpster-day/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"2025-09-13 Pleasant Valley Dumpster Day"</span></a>
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In solidarity with our neighbors

The Center for African Immigrants and Refugee Organizations (CAIRO) is located just outside the northwest corner of Centennial, and it serves immigrant and refugee families throughout East Portland. Someone intentionally set fire to the play structure at the CAIRO Academy‘s early learning center shortly before 2 a.m. on August 3. (See news coverage here.) The<a href="https://centennialcommons.info/in-solidarity-with-our-neighbors/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"In solidarity with our neighbors"</span></a>
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2025-08-16 SOLVE Neighborhood Cleanup

Come meet your neighbors in Powellhurst-Gilbert & Centennial and join us for a neighborhood collab clean-up! All tools provided. Everyone is welcome! This month we will be meeting at Friends Share Community Space in Small Mall for some light refreshments before splitting off to clean up the surrounding areas down Powell Blvd. We’ll provide all tools you’ll need, but feel<a href="https://centennialcommons.info/2025-08-16-solve-neighborhood-cleanup/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"2025-08-16 SOLVE Neighborhood Cleanup"</span></a>
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