Self Enhancement, Inc.

Meet Dr. Darrell Millner—Portland State University professor emeritus and renowned expert on African American history in the West, for whom CDP and Self Enhancement, Inc.'s second Alberta Alive project is named. The Dr. Darrell Millner Building, located in the heart of North Portland, honors his legacy. His scholarly work has shaped the understanding of the Black experience in Oregon, and this development continues that legacy by supporting Black residents and families. "This is the highlight of my life," Dr. Millner shared. The Dr. Darrell Millner Building offers 63 apartments reserved for households that qualify under the City of Portland’s N/NE Preference Policy, prioritizing those with deep generational ties to North and Northeast Portland. The building features one-, two-, and three-bedroom units for households earning up to 60% of the area median income (AMI). The Millner also includes 2,500 square feet of ground-floor commercial space, a community garden, an outdoor play area, and parking.

"This is the highlight of my life. " We are honored to do this work and have named our newest building after Dr. Darrell Millner. It is six stories, with 63 affordable housing units, and it serves as a symbol of our commitment to ensuring that Portland’s Black community survives and thrives in the neighborhoods they helped build. This building represents hope for future generations and reminds us that our history and culture have a permanent place in this city🏙️

🚨We are hiring🚨 The Anti Domestic and Sexual Violence Program is hiring for a Rape Prevention Education Advocate. The ideal youth-serving advocate is passionate about violence prevention and education, comfortable supporting youth experiencing trauma, and self-driven, creative, and innovative. If you are interested in joining our amazing team, please apply at https://lnkd.in/geXxMGPR   The necessary trainings and certifications can be provided upon hire for the right candidate. This position will be open until filled. 

Oohhh Hey!! 👋🏾 ** Allow me to re-introduce myself. I’m Indya Davis, global brand marketer, change agent and passionate about creating opportunities & exposure to support youth in Black & Brown communities. I was born and raised in Portland, Oregon and had little to no exposure to what an HBCU was before going on a college tour with Self Enhancement, Inc. As a first-generation college student, I knew I needed to explore the walls outside of Oregon. After having the best time of my life, I declined a full academic scholarship to OSU (momma wasn’t happy about that 😜) & started my solo journey to Charlotte to attend Johnson C. Smith University - JCSU Here I am, 20 years later and a proud HBCU grad... and because of that, it’s my turn to pay it forward! I’m thrilled to announce the JC (Jeri Cathlene) Community Impact Scholarship!! A scholarship for students from the Pacific Northwest who plan to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). ✔️Scholarship will be awarded to (2) students ✔️Includes (1) R/T ticket home during the holidays ✔️Applications will open in January. Stay tuned for criteria more details in December!! #hbcuweek #hbcugrad #jcsu #pacificnorthwest

On September 12th, we were honored to attend the naming dedication and grand opening of the Dr. Darrell Millner Building, located in North Portland's Overlook neighborhood.   Named after Dr. Darrell Millner, the former Department Chair of Black Studies at Portland State University, this project is the third community created under the Alberta Alive vision. Community Development Partners (CDP) and Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI) partnered as co-owners / developers to create this community that prioritizes those with generational ties to N/NE Portland to redress the historical displacement and harmful urban renewal practices of the area.   This project brings 63 affordable apartments, ranging from one- to three-bedroom units, with 75% of the units mix offering two or more bedrooms for families, and supports households earning up to 60% of the area median income. SEI will have a resident services coordinator onsite to assist tenants with navigating social services and accessing community resources. Together, CDP and SEI are creating a network of affordable housing communities that celebrate and strengthen the heart of Portland's historically Black North/Northeast neighborhood.

Our Portland Chapter has been busy preparing for the exciting transformation of Self Enhancement, Inc. in Portland, OR. Together with artist Kyra Watkins of the Portland Street Art Alliance and Miller Paint Company, they are making its interior reflect the vibrancy and vitality of the community it serves! Volunteer painting day this past weekend was a huge success! Check back soon to see the stunning AFTER pics! Sending a 🌈 of gratitude to our Portland team! 👇 Click the link to continue to fund this exciting project! https://lnkd.in/gWS7SkJn

Save the date... Healing & Resilience Wellness Fair 💜 💚 on October 12th, 2024 at the Center for Self Enhancement. Let's run it back!!! 2024 DVAM is upon us, and what a year it has been since our first annual resource fair! This past year, we have had ongoing discussions about the intersections of mental health and survivor identity. Mental health care is not easily accessible to survivors of violence who face additional barriers to care, particularly systemic racial and economic inequities that result in a lack of access to affordable health care, increased stigmas, and a lack of culturally specific mental health resources and care options. This year, at Self Enhancement, Inc., the Anti Domestic and Sexual Violence Program is partnering with our dear friends in the Empowerment Program to host the Healing & Resilience Wellness Fair (see details on the flyer). Together we will host a variety of anti-violence service providers and culturally specific mental health providers to create an event that is meant to celebrate every step, forward and back, in the healing journey. Our goal is for attendees, youth and adults, to gain direct access to resources and information regarding culturally specific mental health care and anti-violence resources in both personal and professional settings. We want folks to know that mental health and safety from violence is for everyone, and that individuals get to define what mental health and safety mean for themselves. So please... Join us for a day of a tremendous fun, food, healing, dancing, and yes... massages!!! And get some handy info while you're having all that fun. If your organization is interested in tabling at this event, please email me at [email protected], or Brandie Alberti (Empowerment Programs Manager) at [email protected].

Harvest Fest is on the rise. Please consider donating unopened and individually wrapped candy through October 30th at the Tony Hopson, Sr. Center for Self Enhancement for Harvest Fest. Place your candy donations in our orange pumpkin bags in the lobby. If you are interested in donating but cannot make it to the center, please take a moment to check out our Amazon wishlist: https://lnkd.in/g_RqifKc 👻🛍️🎃

🏨The Dr. Darrell Millner Building🏘️ is now open! Just off Interstate Ave, the building will house 63 families. In collaboration with Community Development Partners, we've opened our 3rd Affordable Housing building. Dr. Millner is an African American history professor, a proud Los Angeles Lakers fan, and a hero to the Portland community. Trent Aldridge was a student of Dr. Millner's at Portland State University in the early 90s, and he had the honor of being in a space where he could influence the naming of our new Affordable Housing building. Congrats on your well-deserved flowers, Dr. Millner📚✏️

🚨We're hiring!🚨 We are seeking a Data Engineer to help map our ETO system. Join us on this exciting project and help us visualize all the incredible work at SEI. Check out the scope of work below for more information. If this sounds like you, or you know someone who would be a good fit, please have them contact [email protected] Thank you! #hiring #jobsearching #jobsearch #newjob #portland #tech