Confluence Environmental Center

Contact Information

5441 SE Belmont Street
Portland, OR 97215

(503) 719-6779

Focus Areas

Community & Nonprofit Development
Education & Youth
Environment
Health & Nutrition

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Year Founded 2011
Legal Form 501c3

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Confluence Environmental Center advances environmental equity by developing leaders in culturally responsive education, ecological restoration, and cross sector collaboration.

About Us
The Confluence AmeriCorps Program advances environmental equity by partnering with community-based organizations, public schools, and government agencies who value social and environmental justice. Our partners and the AmeriCorps Members who are placed with them create greater access to healthy foods, green spaces, clean waterways, community gardens, outdoor experiences, energy efficient homes and transportation. Confluence AmeriCorps Members build leadership skills while increasing the organization’s capacity to serve and empower racially, ethnically and socioeconomically diverse populations.

80% of the AmeriCorps Members time (32 hours per week) is dedicated to their service project and 20% of their time (8 hours per/week) is dedicated to Confluence's Leadership Program consisting of trainings, monthly meetings, service days and an independent CAP project. Members may also use this time to advance professional and educational goals and skills.
Our Impact
Confluence operates at the intersection of environmental and social justice. Our primary goals include:

~Diversify the environmental movement’s leadership
~Provide environmental services and resources to historically marginalized youth and community members
~Expand the capacity of schools and organizations to advance and sustain environmental justice