Let’s Build.

literally.

OUR MISSION:

preserve

Partner

prosper

Taking Ownership PDX revitalizes and renovates Black-owned homes in Portland.

We connect businesses, city government and the community to support neighborhoods where Black homeowners can age in place and generate wealth.

 2 WAYS 

to JOIN

DONATE

Contribute to a home improvement project

VOLUNTEER

Sign up for weekly opportunities to help a household.

homeowners,

we want to help you!

TESTIMONIALS

video of Taking Ownership PDX Impact report and families that have been helped.

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From 2020 to 2023, Taking Ownership repaired & made improvements to 106 homes.

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400 volunteers performed an estimated $170,000 worth of labor during the same period.

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