Self Enhancement, Inc.

Mission

Self Enhancement, Inc. is dedicated to guiding underserved youth to realize their full potential. Working with schools, families, and community partners, SEI provides support, guidance, and opportunities to achieve personal and academic success. SEI brings hope to individual young people and enhances the quality of community life.

Bottom Line

Self Enhancement, Inc. is a trusted institution working alongside the Portland community to expand opportunity across generations. Through education, housing, workforce development, community investment, and cross-sector partnerships, SEI strengthens the conditions that make economic mobility possible. 

Quote

"For myself, going through things I've been through--been through anxiety and all types of stuff, which debilitated me in a lot of ways. And at times, SEI was that person to step in...when those things would come about. To call on [SEI], it wasn't like a business. It was always an "I got you" type of deal. Everybody did their job. And they did it well. There wasn't complaints. SEI was it. It wasn't just my wife and I and our surrounding village; it was SEI. SEI is like a big tree with all these branches and we're part of the branch and the leaves. And it's ongoing." 

- David D., SEI Parent 

Incentives

→Love live music? The first 10 people to make a gift of $200+ will receive free tickets to a Wonder Ballroom show of their choice. Support SEI, strengthen our community, and treat yourself to an unforgettable night.

→November 1-December 31: Give good. Eat well. Make a gift of $15+ during Give!Guide and we'll send you a free Crisps Salads coupon! Coupon is redeemable at either location for any salad (up to $20 value).

→November 19: Love Wine? Make a gift of $75+ and unlock your chance to enjoy a memorable wine tasting experience for four at Landmass Wines in Portland.

→December 1: It's Giving Tuesday! Donate $25 or more to SEI for a chance to win a $250 ¿Por Qué No? gift card. Better yet, all gifts will be matched up to $5,000 by ¿Por Qué No?, so your generosity goes twice as far!

→December 15: Weekend Getaway anyone? Donate $150 or more today for a chance to win a one-night stay at McMenamins Grand Lodge plus a $50 McMenamins gift card.

→December 29-31: Brunch. Shopping. Plants. Repeat. Make a gift of $300 or more to SEI for your chance to win the ultimate Portland day out:

• - VIP brunch for 4 at Fried Egg, I'm In Love: Complimentary food & drinks for you and your friends, complete with reserved seating your own custom playlist.

- A $250 gift card to MESO, featuring goods from local makers and vendors

- $150 gift card to Portland Nursery for plants, flowers, and garden favorites

Gift Matching

¿Por Qué No? Taqueria is matching the first $5,000 in donations!

Partner(s)

Special thanks to our non-profit partner SMART Reading and our business partners at Crisp Salads, Fried Egg, I'm In Love, Landmass Wines, McMenamins, MESO, ¿Por Qué No?, Portland Nursery, and Wonder Ballroom for supporting SEI's youth and families!