Homestead
Neighborhood
Association
Together we can build an inclusive and resilient community
upcoming event
Please Join Us April 11, 2026 1:30 – 4:30 pm at Hillsdale Library
Be prepared, not scared!
The Homestead Neighborhood Association has arranged to have a Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET) volunteer to present simple, inexpensive ways to prepare for emergencies ranging from severe weather to a major earthquake. During this engaging session with other community members, we will discuss making plans for home, work, and school; creating go/stay kits; storing water and food; home seismic retrofitting; considerations for multifamily buildings; emergency sanitation; and more.
Additional information will be provided about optional volunteer opportunities to serve your neighbors during an emergency by receiving additional training from PBEM and Portland Fire & Rescue, including the Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET) and BEECN (Basic Earthquake Emergency Communication Node) programs.
Please join us at the Hillsdale Library on Saturday April 11, 2026 from 1:30 – 4:30 pm.
Pizza will be served and prizes will be won!
This group is intended to encourage community exchange, storytelling, history, city planning, and current events related to the Homestead in South Portland! The board will use it as a communication vehicle and to build connection. We look forward to convening with you online and sharing in the unique heritage that is Homestead.
Architects from OHSU presented preliminary plans for the Doernbecher Childrens Hospital Expansion at the November Homestead NA meeting. View the link above.
Neighborhood History
The Homestead neighborhood was a 298-acre homestead claim, purchased in 1857 by Portland pioneer Phillip Marquam, for $2,500.
The steep terrain creates unique residentail, transportation and infrastructure patterns.
THANK YOU OHSU WORKERS!
The Homestead Neighborhood is home to many who are working long hours at the Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) to save lives threatened by COVID-19. HNA thanks all the staff for working around the clock under such difficult circumstances! We recognize their service and dedication! We also recognize all hospital employees throughout the city who work tirelessly and we thank them as well!
