What is Good Growth?
APANO's Good Growth Workforce and Contractor Development Program is rooted in the vision of building a strong, high-quality workforce within Asian and Asian American communities across Oregon. The program focuses on preparing community members for living wage, sustainable careers in critical sectors such as green construction, early childhood education, and healthcare. By providing culturally-responsive workforce development, training, and contractor support, the initiative aims to break down systemic barriers and foster long-term economic mobility.
At its core, Good Growth is about creating pathways where Asian and Asian American individuals and families not only survive, but truly thrive, ensuring they are equipped to lead and contribute meaningfully to Oregon's growing and evolving economy.
Our Impact
Our Impact
980
Cooling units delivered in Portland
785
Families served through our community health programs
45
Households assessed and retrofitted for energy efficiency
185
Community events hosted
Our Current Programs
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Cooling Portland
Cooling Portland is a climate resilience program that provides and installs portable heat pump cooling units for Portland residents most vulnerable to heat-related illnesses, particularly low-income individuals and people of color.
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Home Energy Assessments
APANO plays a key role in delivering a free home energy assessment program designed to help low- to moderate-income households, communities of color, and other underserved groups improve energy efficiency and create healthier living spaces.
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Healthy Homes Grant Program
APANO serves as a grantee and implementer of Oregon’s Healthy Homes Grant Program, a state initiative established by the 2021 Legislature through HB 2842 to support low-income households and communities impacted by environmental justice factors.
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Portland Solar for All
The Portland Solar for All initiative, led by Energy Trust of Oregon and partners like APANO, proposes a transformative investment in residential rooftop solar for low-income Portlanders. By utilizing a $25 million Collaborating for Climate Action grant from PCEF, the initiative aims to deliver deep and targeted solar benefits to households most in need.
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Trimet 82nd Avenue Transit Project
The 82nd Avenue Transit Project will introduce high-capacity FX (Frequent Express) bus service along SE 82nd Avenue, from Clackamas Town Center to the Cully neighborhood, improving travel times, reliability, and access to jobs, schools, and other key destinations.
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Preschool for All
APANO will plans to serve as a sponsor organization in the Workforce Development for Preschool for All initiative, supporting educators through the Step program’s progression from Step 7 to Step 8 and educate community members about Preschool for All program.
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Thriving Communites
The Portland Solar for All initiative, led by Energy Trust of Oregon and partners like APANO, proposes a transformative investment in residential rooftop solar for low-income Portlanders. By utilizing a $25 million Collaborating for Climate Action grant from PCEF, the initiative aims to deliver deep and targeted solar benefits to households most in need.
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Portland's Child Levy
The 82nd Avenue Transit Project will introduce high-capacity FX (Frequent Express) bus service along SE 82nd Avenue, from Clackamas Town Center to the Cully neighborhood, improving travel times, reliability, and access to jobs, schools, and other key destinations.
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Family Wellness Program
APANO will plans to serve as a sponsor organization in the Workforce Development for Preschool for All initiative, supporting educators through the Step program’s progression from Step 7 to Step 8 and educate community members about Preschool for All program.
Ask Us Anything
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