Foster United started as a volunteer effort between four neighbors in the Foster Powell neighborhood of Southeast Portland. Their goal was to provide a resource for the community that would help unite neighbors and promote growth and sustainability. Over the years, Foster United produced blog posts, community events, and active discussions on Facebook to tell the stories of the area and give locals a voice. It aspired to be an outlet for all members of the community and a way to help the businesses and people of Foster Road prosper together.

1. Foster
United

2. Website

3. LOGO DESIGN: KELLY HARMINC/LGA CREATIVE

4. We covered a lot of
ground and the
various topics that
impacted our little
growing Southeast
Portland pocket.
BLOG

5. “Never doubt that a
small group of
thoughtful, committed,
citizens can change the
world. Indeed, it is the
only thing that ever has.”
Margaret Mead
Foster United started in a backyard in the Foster Powell neighborhood. John
Mulvey, Nick Falbo, Tamra Tiemeyer, and Noelle Labrousse (myself) gathered
on a mission to provide a resource for Southeast Portland that would serve to
unite our neighbors on the path to growth and sustainability. This volunteer
effort would go onto produce years of content, community events, and an
active commentary which continues on our Facebook page today.

6. It was a great privilege to
work with such talented
and passionate people
throughout the life of
Foster United. I have the
great fortune to call
these fine folks
colleagues and friends:
John Mulvey
Nick Falbo
Tamra Tiemeyer
David Gillette

7. Foster United is more than a blog.
Foster United is a way to tell the stories of SE Foster Road and its environs, but it's
more than that too. It's also a vehicle for local people to stick up for themselves...and
a way to translate our collective wisdom into a strategy for moving forward.
We aspire to be an outlet for neighbors & friends, businesspersons, community
groups, artists, seniors, activists, photographers, do-gooders, writers, walkers,
craftspeople, researchers, visitors, teens, thinkers and anyone else who's eager to
take part in the magic.
Foster United is here to make a statement. Simply put, this community means
something to us, and to you. We believe that as the people and businesses that line
and neighbor Foster Road grow together and prosper, Portland will shine brighter.
"The true neighbor will risk his position, his prestige, and even his life for the welfare of others."
Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Mission

9. The Foster Summit was an
event produced by Foster
United to bring together
community advocates,
businesses, and leaders. It
provided a platform for
citizens to voice their ideas
and unite with one another to
create change.

11. Foster United
hosted a
Holiday Party for
the neighbors
and all was jolly
in the
neighborhood.