Building community in Hosford-Abernethy
HAND is the neighborhood association for Hosford-Abernethy in SE Portland — connecting neighbors, weighing in on land use, and keeping our history alive.
Hosford-Abernethy Neighborhood District Association
Upcoming
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Meeting
HAND Board Meeting
General Board Meetings are every second Tuesday of the month, in person and on Zoom. You can register for the zoom meetings with Zoom below.
Next General Board Meeting
When: October 13th @ 7PM
Location: St Philip Neri 2408 SE 16th Ave.
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Committee
Executive Committee Meeting
Executive Committee Meetings are every fourth Tuesday on Zoom.
Next Executive Meeting
When: December 22nd @ 7PM
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Announcements
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September Board Meeting Minutes
Here are the meeting minutes for the September 8th, 2026 board meeting. September Minutes HAND (Approved)
July Board Meeting Minutes
Here are the approved minutes from the meeting on July 14th, 2026. July Minutes HAND (Approved)
Join Abernethy Elementary this Friday in celebration of Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day!
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day is a national event that honors Ruby Bridges, who at just six years old bravely became one of the first Black students to integrate an all-white school. It’s a chance for students to learn about courage, equity, and inclusion — while...
November 10th Board Meeting
Our next board meeting is the evening of November 10th As usual, it will be held at 7pm at St. Philip Neri Church in the Admin Building at 16th & Division. We are excited to have City Councilor Steve Novick kicking off the meeting this month! Come hear what's on...
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Support the neighborhood
HAND is fully operated by volunteer neighbors. Every contribution helps.
Explore the neighborhood
Local Places
Ladd's Addition, Lincoln Plaza & Piccolo Park
Notable parks and land marks around Hosford-Abernethy.
Points of Interest
Clinton TASS, WeShine Village & The People's Depot
Community resources and shelter sites near HAND, consolidated in one place.