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 over 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.

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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 

Incentives

November 1: Meat for Cats and Dogs is kicking off fundraising with a $500 match for the first $500 in donations on the first day of giving!

December 31: ¿Por Qué No? is leading the last push with a $1,500 match for the first $1,500 in donations on the last day of giving!

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.

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

¿Por Qué No? is a local restaurant famous for their Mexican-style tacos, and a long-time supporter of NAYA Family Center. An important part of ¿Por Qué No?’s vision for participating in the community and acting as a sustainable business is giving charitably.