Join us in thanking Julia Trujillo Luengo for her hard work and leadership as Director of the OEO. Julia has helped to make Portland a place where many more belong. She will be dearly missed. Wishing her all the best as she embarks on a new chapter!

What are your resolutions for this year? Want to find more opportunities for community engagement? Interested in learning more about how Portland can be more inclusive and accessible to all? Subscribe to our monthly newsletter!

Economic inclusion demands equal opportunity across sectors to support economic stability. There are a multitude of essential components to an inclusive economy. What is your top priority? Over the next few months OEO will share ours! #inclusiveeconomies

Applications are now being accepted for City of Portland, Maine's Growing Child Care Grant, which provides new home-based child care businesses with up to $15,500 and existing child care businesses up to $11,000. Learn more and apply: untdwy.org/3f3NP1X Portland Office of Economic Opportunity

Don’t miss this awesome opportunity! #PortlandMaine

When you call 211 Maine, you reach a real person who can provide a connection to help--from the first hello. Share this post to ensure that those in your life know the number to call when they find themselves in their time of need. #Team211 #LiveUnited

What does economic inclusion mean to you?/¿Qué significa para usted la inclusión económica?/Que signifie pour vous l'inclusion économique?/O que a inclusão econômica significa para você?/Maxay ka dhigan tahay ka mid noqoshada dhaqaalaha adiga?/ماذا يعني لك الاندماج الاقتصادي؟

Inclusive economies value all talents and skills that community members bring to the table. We can work together to build an inclusive, robust, and resilient economy. #weallbelong #inclusiveeconomies

One third of the average American’s day is spent working, accumulating to 25-30 years. With so much time spent in the workplace, whether remotely or in-person, it is essential that it be a place where all employees feel they can bring their whole selves to work.

Sign up to be a Portland Professional Connections connector or connectee by visiting the OEO website: portlandofopportunity.com/ppc

Black History is being made every day. We are excited to co-host a conversation to celebrate some local talent with the @sbagov on February 25th. Register here: eventbrite.com/e/sba-maine-ce…

PROSPER Scholarship OPEN for applications until March 1! - mailchi.mp/4f6d44a0f6c8/p…

Ready to do your taxes? CA$H Maine can help! Shout out to our friends Maine Equal Justice for their commitment to make sure everyone eligible can have access to the child tax credit.

Some estimate that upwards of 85 percent of open positions are filled through networking. PPC is designed to grow the professional network for foreign-trained professionals and connect industry leaders to talent in Portland Maine. Register to join us!

Happy Women's History Month! The Portland Women's History Trail is highlighting some of the ways Black women have historically been key community mobilizers and caretakers. Learn more by exploring the digital tour at pmwht.org or visit in person!

For over 20 years Mahvash Hassan has worked to support inclusive communities and increase civic engagement through a collaborative multi-sector approach. #WomenOfWelcoming

Join Indigo Arts Alliance and @MaineCambodians on Sunday, April 10 at 7:15pm for a special in-person film screening. Directed by Vibol S. Sungkriem, this film tells the story of Master Yary Livan, one of three remaining Khmer master ceramicists in the world. eventbrite.com/e/indigo-picks…

It's Maine's child tax credit day of action! Do you know a family who might not usually have to file taxes? Help them connect with payments of up to $3,600 per child this year! Get free help with taxes by going to getyourrefund.org/MEJ #mepolitics

Happy Earth Day! ♻️🌍🌻 Thank you ecomaine ♻️ for helping us all do a better job at recycling.

It's Transportation Week, so check out our transportation journey map along with our other journey maps! portlandofopportunity.com/how-do-i-in-po…