POIC Community Safety program secures million+ dollar funding and forms partnerships with local organizations to continue to reduce violence in downtown Portland, signaling a significant shift towards a safer and more vibrant city center.

POIC achieved significant milestones in 2024, including job training for semiconductor manufacturing, a new safety worker model, and a branding update, enhancing opportunities for our community. See how POIC has adapted to the changing workforce and education landscape to better serve our community in 2025 by discovering this year’s highlights.

Those closest to the problem are closest to the solution. ‘Still Here. Portland's Other Pandemic' is an inspiring documentary that follows the unwavering dedication of the staff at POIC as they navigate racial injustices, tragedies, and systemic issues to provide hope and support for the most disadvantaged populations in Portland, Oregon.

Ever since Duke and his family first sought help through POIC, we have been able to witness his inspiring journey as he faced challenges and rose above obstacles. The dedicated teachers, counselors, and mentors at POIC ensured that he was not just another statistic, demonstrating that nothing is unattainable when we unite to uplift students and their families.

Hot off the heels of two home games, both wins, the Rosemary Anderson Prep Men's basketball team has set a course to dominate the court in their upcoming travel games.

When we support one another, there is no storm we cannot weather. Education, Employment and Training, Community Safety, and Family and Wellness — these pillars of our mission were celebrated throughout the evening as we recognized the hard work, dedication, and perseverance of those who continue to make a difference in Portland's underserved communities.

November 7, 2024
Hyatt Regency Portland at the Convention Center
375 NE Holladay Street

Rosemary Anderson Prep Middle School recently completed an exciting creative project in collaboration with Caldera and the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission. Thanks to a generous community grant, they were able to work on a documentary film project showcasing their middle school.

Adrian personifies the spirit of unwavering commitment to progress and innovation that the program they now instruct tries to instill in its trainees. What better instructor than one that they themselves went through? Their experience with POIC is a testament to the transformative power of education, support, and steadfast resolve in reshaping industry norms.