The following description comes from the event organizer.

Tucked under New Narrative’s Mill Park building off of SE 122nd Avenue, Ascending Flow’s drop-in space is a beacon of hope for foster care alumni. There are over 8000 Oregon children living in foster care today, of whom approximately 200 are waiting to be adopted. Ascending Flow serves 20 former foster care youth build their independence and nurtures their imagination so that they may thrive, not just survive. This drop in space provides artistic outlets for former foster youth to overcome their experiences before, during, and after being in DHS care, so that they can better focus on building a productive and fulfilling life. 

Ascending Flow has won the Vibrant Spaces Community Events Activation Fund grant from the City of Portland, allowing them to book BIPOC Artists and Businesses for this event.  At this community block party, Ascending Flow and its participants will showcase the talents of former foster youth together with local BIPOC communities. The block party will take place in the parking lot, bringing positivity to the Mill Park neighborhood, while building awareness around foster care youth and generating community support for the program.  

Join this FREE all-ages Block Party to enjoy local talent from the Hip Hop community along with games, food, a bouncy house, a dance jam, and performances from former foster youth. Find more at: https://www.ascendingflow.org/