Happy Hour with Urban League of Portland and Cascade Aids Project
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View Upcoming EventsPlease join us for a pre-show Happy Hour with ULPDX (Urban League of Portland) and CAP (Cascade Aids Project) featuring a conversation with Redwood director and PCS Associate Producer, Chip Miller. Complimentary food and wine while supplies last, so arrive early!
Established in 1945, the Urban League of Portland is one of the oldest African American service, civil rights and advocacy organizations in the area. They are part of a network of over 90 National Urban League Affiliates across the country and are recognized as one of the leading voices for African Americans and other people of color in the region. They are a key coalition-builder amongst other African American organizations, and work extensively with both traditional and emerging African American groups, the faith-based community, minority businesses, and other organizations of color, including immigrants and refugees.
The Urban League of Portland’s mission is to empower African Americans and others to achieve equality in education, employment, health, economic security and quality of life. Their programs include a distinctive blend of direct services, organizing, outreach, and advocacy. They offer workforce services, community health services, summer youth programming, senior services, meaningful civic engagement opportunities, and powerful advocacy.
Cascade Aids Project (CAP) supports and empowers all people living with or affected by HIV, reduce stigma, and provide the LGBTQ+ community and beyond with compassionate healthcare.
Chip Miller is Associate Producer at Portland Center Stage.
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