Building bridges for shared solutions

Public and Private Partnerships

Senior Voices PDX is a people-powered partnership. Serving as Messengers – We connect seniors, public agencies, service providers, neighborhoods, nonprofits, utilities, coalitions, and businesses to create community, where every voice counts and good ideas can become practical, and lasting support. We believe in the “power of connection” to identify and solve complex city challenges that create a win-win for all.

We create partnerships to solve complex problems for the good of all.

Our story is inseparable from our relationships. The Senior Voices PDX vision is a citywide alliance that combines senior wisdom with public and private resources. By bringing the right people to one table, we can build trust, reduce duplication, and shape solutions around what older Portlanders actually experience.

How this work takes shape

From shared purpose to practical action.

Center Senior Voices

Keep the wisdom, lived experience, needs, and ideas of older adults at the heart of every partnership.

Unite Systems and Communities

Bring civic leaders, nonprofits, service providers, businesses, neighborhoods, and community voices into shared work.

Launch Practical Partnerships

Develop collaborations around housing, energy, home repair, transportation, connection, and financial stability.

A growing network

Our partnership ecosystem

Partnership can take many forms: active collaboration, advice, referrals, shared learning, public service, sponsorship, or a future relationship we hope to build.

The organizations named below include current collaborators and advisors, trusted public resources, and institutions we hope to engage more deeply. Their inclusion does not imply a formal partnership or endorsement.

Community-rooted organizations

Nonprofits, neighborhoods & senior networks

Neighborhood and nonprofit organizations often know local needs first. They create trusted places where seniors can find connection, information, advocacy, and practical help.

  • Seniors Network Alliance
  • Neighborhood associations and district coalitions
  • Faith communities and community gathering places
  • Senior centers, mutual-aid groups, and culturally specific organizations

Seniors Network Alliance · Mission in progress

Community for Positive Aging

Community for Positive Aging is an oasis of love, laughter, creativity, activity, wisdom, knowledge, and support. Healing happens in community, not isolation.

We are honored to partner with Community for Positive Aging, a model senior center that hosts activities and workshops including Senior Emergency Preparedness.

Community for Positive Aging · 1820 NE 40th Ave, Portland, OR 97212 · 503-288-8303

Golden Eagle Messengers · Mission Possible

Create a Public & Private Senior Trust

We are planning on establishing a public–private partnership to explore options for a dedicated Senior Trust that empowers seniors to age with dignity and security. Guided by a steering committee of public and private partners, we are planning on being united in our mission to protect and uplift our elders.

The Senior Trust is intended to fill a critical gap for seniors facing temporary financial hardship and provide support that helps them remain in their homes.

In addition to direct financial support, the trust will fund energy-efficiency improvements, housing repairs, and essential updates that make homes safer, healthier, and more sustainable.

Take the next step

Bring your organization to the table.

If your organization serves seniors—or wants to—let’s explore where your strengths and community knowledge can meet this growing network.

Start a partnership conversation →