Taking Ownership PDX

Mission

Taking Ownership PDX is a nonprofit organization working to renovate and revive homes and businesses for Black families in Portland. Our mission is to help Black homeowners and small businesses stay in their communities, maintain the health and safety of their homes, and build generational wealth.

Bottom Line for Portland

Portland has a history of racist and predatory real estate and banking practices that have targeted and displaced thousands of Black home and business owners since Black people were allowed to live in the state.  It seems it is up to our grassroots community to provide equity and justice to the Black community of Portland by raising funds, providing physical labor, and sharing resources to combat the consequences of the economic exclusion and social oppression this community has suffered.

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“Gentrification meets foe” - Concordia News

“Local musician and activist, Randal Wyatt was looking to make a change in our community – so he started “Taking Ownership PDX”, see how he’s making a change – one home at a time.” - KPTV 

“Activism is no trend for Randal Wyatt.”  - Portland Monthly & Portland Mercury

“PORTLAND STATE GRAD SERVES COMMUNITY BY FIXING UP BLACK-OWNED HOMES” - PSU Chronicles

Incentives

Donors who give $50 or more: Contact [email protected] to order a complimentary TOpdx zip-up hoodie or t-shirt. Please provide shirt or hoodie size, and a delivery address.  Shirts and hoodies are unisex and range from size small to 3XL.  Take a peek at our merchandise here https://takingownershippdx.org/merch

Partner(s)

Taking Ownership is partnering with Portland Housing Center and Black Honey Wellness.