Native American Youth and Family Center

Mission

Our mission is to enhance the diverse strengths of our youth and families in partnership with the community through cultural identity and education.

Bottom Line for Portland

With 50 years in the Portland region, NAYA is here to serve our growing Native American and Indigenous populations. NAYA is a cultural hub for community members to gather, and through a suite of wraparound and life-affirming services, we impact the lives of 10,000 people each year, teaching culture, providing Elder and family support, building prosperity through small business development, affordable housing opportunities, and homeownership, and creating brighter futures for our youth with our alternative high school and college and career services. 2024 is NAYA's 50th Anniversary-celebrate with us!

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"I love that NAYA provides so many necessary services to all Native families and youth. NAYA is a place to learn and reconnect with your culture and be unapologetic about it. I’m extremely humbled and honored to be a part of an organization that allows you to both learn and contribute." Shanaya Sang 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

 “Diversity” is one of NAYA’s ten core values, guiding our culture and our work. While our mission is to serve self-identified Native Americans, we serve anyone that enters our doors. Our board and staff reflect the diverse community we serve and we strive to maintain an inclusive, safe, and welcoming space for everyone, including our Two Spirit and LGBTQ community.

Incentives

11/1: Meat for Cats and Dogs is kicking off fundraising with a $1,000 match for the first $1,000 in donations on the first day of giving!

11/13:  First eight donors who give $25+ will get a $25 gift card from evo

12 / 31 : KEEN Footwear is offering a $2,000 match AND ¿Por Qué No? is offering a $1,000 match to incentivize donations on the last day of the Give!Guide!
 

Partner(s)

meat for cats and dogs provides holistic diets for cats and dogs, and while being a hub for pet lovers, Meat also believes in giving back to community.

evo is a PNW outdoor adventure retailer that is passionate about building their communities' strengths, and supporting youth-serving organizations.

Two Rivers Bookstore & Weird Sisters Yarn share a community-focused space in St Johns and are dedicated supporters of NAYA Family Center.

Keen Footwear envisions a shoe industry that has a positive impact on lives without having a negative impact on the planet. That’s why we've been on a mission since 2003 to make the world’s cleanest shoes.

¿Por Qué No? An important part of ¿Por Qué No?’s vision for participating in the community and acting as a sustainable business is giving charitably. Our guiding statement is, “PQN is committed to giving to local orgs, schools, and groups that are focused on equity, inclusion and rights through education, arts and empowerment.”