SELF ENHANCEMENT, INC.

Empowering Youth, Strengthening Families,
Building Community.

Founded in 1981, SEI is a
Black-founded and Black-led organization
dedicated to empowering youth and families in the Portland area.

Supporting Students, Inside & Outside the Classroom

In-School Support

Academic coaching, mentoring, and case management.

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After-School Support

Enrichment activities, homework help, and social-emotional learning.

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Summer Programs

Fun and engaging activities to prevent summer learning loss.

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Post-High School

Fun and engaging activities to prevent summer learning loss.

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We offer a variety of resources to help families thrive

Energy Assistance

Help with paying your energy bills

Housing support

Resources for finding and maintaining stable housing

Empowerment Programs

Workshops and classes on financial literacy and parenting

Upcoming Events

Success Stories

“SEI was a Godsend”

SEI helped Shauncey broaden her horizons through the Black College Tour and supported her family during a pivotal time. Now, she is the Director of Global Communications and Impact at Jordan Brand, giving back through scholarships and community work.

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OUR IMPACT

Inspiring Success:
How We're Helping Students Thrive

We have served

1,134

Students

Our students have a

97%

Graduation Rate

Funds given to families

3,300,000

For their energy needs

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Your generosity empowers youth and strengthens families.

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🌸Springing into the new season🌸 we're wrapping up our winter term at After School Programming and heading into spring break! We're looking towards having brighter and warmer days in Portland☔️
✨Happy International Women’s Month✨ At SEI, we take pride in the fact that 67% of our leadership comprises women, with women making up 73% of our agency!👩🏽‍💻👩🏾‍💻👩🏿‍💻⁠ ⁠ Today and every day, we are appreciative of the women
🍃Black Family Wellness Expo🍃 Join us for the Black Family Wellness Expo this Saturday, March 15th, at the Tony Hopson, Sr. Center for Self Enhancement from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm! In collaboration with the Portland Chapter of The Links @portlandorlink
🏈What an incredible kickoff for the week🏈 SEI had the honor of hosting Super Bowl champion QB @jalenhurts He sparked aspirations and motivated both students and staff by recounting his own experiences. Hailing from Texas, he outlined his journey to
🛍️ #ShopLocal 🛍️ While our Culture and Commerce Market lasts one day, we encourage you to keep supporting small Black-owned businesses throughout the entire year! Check out our vendors from 2025🛒 Tag someone you'd like to see at a booth next year?
🍀We hope March is good to ya🍀
💜 Happy #InternationalWomensDay 💜 we celebrate all the amazing women at SEI, from our site ambassadors to our In School Coordinators, Manager, Directors, board members, alumni, clients, students, and beyond. We thank you for all that you do to make
🏆Spread the Love🏆 Mr. Hopson was honored at the @kairospdx Spread the Love fundraising event with the 2025 Leadership Award! Kairo's mission is to cultivate confident, creative, and compassionate leaders. Our connection with them is deeply rooted i
🖤Black History is World History🖤 We continue to celebrate brilliance, resilience, and boundless joy!