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Affinity Groups
Affinity groups are voluntary, employee-driven groups that are organized around a particular shared interest or dimension. DEEP envisions that affinity groups will be organized around the protected classes set forth in non-discrimination laws such as race, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation. However, DEEP will consider approving any Affinity Group that is organized around other historical barriers to an equitable and inclusive work environment. Each affinity group must be open to any and all employees within the City of Portland.
Affinity Group Resources
Reports, Templates, and other resources
Sign Up for Affinity Group Emails
You can sign up to be on different affinity group email distribution lists in Outlook.
Interested in Starting an Affinity Group?
Tips and resources to get you started
City African-American Network (CAAN)
Opportunity Builds Diversity
- 2020 CAAN COVID-19 Impact Survey
- 2020 CAAN Director Letter
- 2021 Black Workforce Report
- 2021 CAAN Black Employee Support Survey
- 2023 Black History Month Info Flyer
- Black History Month 2021 Flyer
- Black History Month 2021 Flyer - Proclamation
- Black History Month 2022 Flyer
- City African American Network (CAAN) Newsletters
City Disability Network (CDN)
Employees with disabilities (including physical, mental, and/or non-presenting disabilities.)
Filipino American City Employees (FACE)
Filipino American City Employees
Hapa, Asian, and Pacific Islander (H.A.P.I.)
Hapa, Asian, and Pacific Islander (H.A.P.I.) Affinity Group
Indigenous PDX
Affinity Group formed by and for Alaska Natives and American Indians of North America
Latinx PDX
Latinx PDX Affinity Group
- Run Up The Numberz Podcast about Hispanic Heritage Month on 10-05-20
- GobierNOS Webinar 092120 Espanol Flyer
- GobierNOS Webinar 092120 English Flyer
- Latinx Heritage Month Resources
- Honoring Day of the Dead
- Latinx Heritage 2019 Events
- Third Annual dia de los muertos installation
- 2016 HIspanic Heritage Month Proclamation (Spanish version)
- 2016 Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation (English version)
Queer Alliance
Queer Alliance (formerly LGBTQ+ & Friends) Employee Resource Group (ERG)
Multicultural Community & Friends Affinity Group
Multicultural Community & Friends (MCF) Affinity Group
Slavic Empowerment Team (SET)
Shared interest in Slavic Culture and/or self affiliation with a Slavic Cultural heritage.
Veterans Empowerment Team (VET)
Veterans Empowerment Team