York in Portland: A New Perspective on Lewis & Clark and the Corps of Discovery NAYA and the Rebuilding Center warmly welcome you to attend one of two incredible performances of the play York happening on March 12th and 13th at Jefferson High School. In a powerful, one-man performance, David Casteal plays the character York as “a whirlwind, a forceView Article >
Today is my last day as a NAYA Family Center employee, but not as a member of our community. I am so blessed to have my professional and cultural journey shaped by such a wonderful organization. I was introduced to NAYA in my early 20s when it was still located on N. Mississippi Ave. IView Article >
Multnomah County released information about changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This will only affect ABLE-BODIED ADULTS WITHOUT DEPENDENTS. This will not impact many current participants, but we want to make sure you are informed of the new changes and updates. See the announcement from Multnomah County’s Department of Human Services for detailedView Article >
Dear friends, From the first time I connected with NAYA in 2002, I knew I had found something special. The holidays always bring up fond memories of sitting around a big table and wrapping gifts in the basement of our old building on the corner of North Mississippi and Shaver, loading the presents into theView Article >
Early College Academy (ECA) students stood proudly in front of 550 guests at the NAYA Gala to perform their group performance of Reclaiming Our Voices. Students were chosen for the performance through their involvement with NAYA’s youth advocacy program. Relationships with students and their advocates helped develop conversations around identity, voice, and poetry. At first,View Article >
We are honored that our friends at Comcast are returning as NAYA Gala’s Potlatch sponsor. Comcast is dedicated to providing support to diverse and growing communities in which they provide services. This year, Fred J. Maahs, Jr., Senior Director of Community Investment for Comcast, and Vice President of the Comcast Foundation, will be attending the gala toView Article >
The NAYA Gala’s 2015 live auction is packed with spectacular items that will excite all attendees, supporters, and art collectors. This will be our best year yet! World renowned Native artists such as Preston Singletary, Tony Hunt, Rose Anderson, and more will be featured, as well as experience packages that include relaxing getaways and anView Article >
NAYA is honored to have Oregon State Treasurer Ted Wheeler as the 2015 NAYA Gala live auction emcee. Ted served as the Chair of the Multnomah County Commission from 2006-2010, was appointed as State Treasurer in 2010, by then Governor Kulongoski, and was elected to a second full term in 2012. Ted cares deeply aboutView Article >
NAYA is excited to announce Mr. Paul Lumley, Yakama, as the 12th Annual Gala emcee. Mr. Lumley is the Executive Director for the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (CRITFC) and a citizen of the Yakama Nation, which is located in central Washington State. The work of Mr. Lumley has been extensive during his tenure atView Article >
Walking in the doors as a NAYA client in 2005 Anna Allen, Shoshone-Bannock, was an at-risk youth seeking services to finish high school and make change in her life. Shortly after becoming a client Anna found herself facing homelessness, NAYA was there with supportive services to ensure Anna had her critical needs met. Anna recognizedView Article >