UTOPIA PDX Monthly Newsletter!

QTPI RISING - NOVEMBER 2024

October was a month full of festivities! Oceania Healings had their Trunk or Treat Pātī, and COVE had two workshops for our QTPI community!

View our newsletter to see all the great things we’ve done for November 2024!

 

QTPI RISING - OCTOBER 2024

September was a whirlwind of plans for UTOPIA PDX, We had our staff retreat to really treat our QTPI staff to a much needed break! We had the LandBack Festival and AIDs Walk Northwest Event we were guests for!
View our recap of the many memories made and shared amongst our QTPI community for September 2024!

 

QTPI RISING - AUGUSt 2024

July was packed with amazing events that we had an opportunity to be a part of through Oregon!

From a July Recap, to NEW staff additions, to tabling at events, to marching in the Parade, UTOPIA PDX was in the community doing work in July!

Also, in this Newsletter, take a read of A Letter From our Executive Director, Kame’o Kahawai!

 

A RECAP OF MAY 2024

Thank you to everyone who supported Pasifika Benefit! This night will forever be one of the most memorable and impactful nights for our QTPI people.

Launched during Pride Month, you can read our statement in the newsletter. 🏳️‍🌈

 

A RECAP OF APRIL 2024

In April, we opened the doors to our new office space. We loved bringing people into the new space to celebrate 7 years of serving our community! Read more in our newsletter.

 

A Recap Of feb 2024

Celebrating Black History Month, we honor and stand with our Melanesian and QT/Black communities. Gather in community and culture as we grieve and heal together this month.

 

A Recap Of DEC 2023 & jan 2024

To round out December 2023, our staff rested for the holiday season! In January 2024, UTOPIA PDX honored Martin Luther King JR. Day and healed through Racial Day of Healing. But, not before hosting another FEAST workshop with our partners at Feed The Mass! Read more in our newsletter.

 

A Recap Of nov 2023

This November our community showed up for us by supporting our month-long Giving Tuesday fundraiser. We raised over $400 for VOYAGERS youth programming! UTOPIA DPX also had the honor of hosting a special premiere of the QTPI movie, My Partner! Read more in our newsletter.

 

A Recap Of oct 2023

This October was full of Halloween festivities and community gatherings. We launched our Giving Tuesday 2023 campaign! Read more in our newsletter.

 

A Recap Of sept 2023

Starting off the Fall season with Disability Joy & Justice.

 

A Recap Of Aug 2023

August was full of community events and opportunities for togetherness amidst our culture! We had the unforgettable opportunity to extend our love for our community partners and attend the UPISO Event in Medford, OR. In addition to the exciting connections we made in Medford, our employees went on a fantastic trip to camp with our sister chapter, UTOPIA Washington at QTPI Camp! 

 

A Recap of july 2023

July was full of community events and opportunities for togetherness amidst our culture! We had the unforgettable opportunity to extend our love for our community partners and attend the 2nd Annual Samoan Festival and 4 Days of Aloha. In addition to the exciting connections we made, UTOPIA Portland celebrated the start of our new Executive Director! 

 

A Recap of June 2023

Every summer, we come across another Pride Month that reminds us to live our truths and meet ourselves where we're at through this voyage of discovery. It is also essential to be aware of the privilege that comes with being able to express our identities comfortably and visibly every June. We believe that every day of the year, we are seen, heard, and visible - regardless of where we are in our journey.