We’re Oregon’s next-generation, doing democracy right.
For over sixteen years, Next Up – formerly The Bus Project – has amplified the voice and leadership of diverse young people to achieve a more just and equitable state. We do this by achieving systems change, developing multicultural, bold leaders, and mobilizing young voters. With our multi-pronged approach to engaging youth in civics, we can rebalance our democracy to uplift the voices of historically disenfranchised Oregonians. We are based out of Portland, Oregon.
We’re Next Up and we hope you join us. Click below to learn more.
We’re Oregon’s next-generation, doing democracy right.
For over sixteen years, Next Up – formerly The Bus Project – has amplified the voice and leadership of diverse young people to achieve a more just and equitable state. We do this by achieving systems change, developing multicultural, bold leaders, and mobilizing young voters. With our multi-pronged approach to engaging youth in civics, we can rebalance our democracy to uplift the voices of historically disenfranchised Oregonians. We are based out of Portland, Oregon.
We’re Next Up and we hope you join us. Click below to learn more.
Achieve Systems Change
Dismantling the structural barriers that our generations are facing, make it easier to build representative democracy where our leadership reflects the communities served, and ensure that young people lead the way
Develop Bold Leaders
Shift power and broaden the leadership pipeline, opening doors for more people of color, women, immigrants and refugees, LGBTQIA+, and low-income youth to become public service leaders
Mobilize Young Voters
Amplify young people’s voices in politics by using our proven holistic organizing model toward collective action that builds a more inclusive movement for a just democracy
Events
Art and Activism Marketplace
When:
November 23 from 4 pm to 7 pmWhere:
The Village Ballroom704 Northeast Dekum Street
Portland, OR 97211 More
Back to Basics: Local Government
When:
October 22 from 6-8 pmWhere:
Dig A Pony736 Southeast Grand Avenue
Portland, OR 97214 More
Sing For Safety: A Karaoke Fundraiser
When:
November 7 from 6 - 8 pmWhere:
Cider Riot!807 Northeast Couch Street
Portland, OR 97232 More
News & Updates
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Increase Your Impact: The Monthly Member Competition
September 25, 2019
You know what time it is! Our annual Monthly Donor Competition between us and our National Affiliates, means your monthly donation is even more impactful now. Becoming a monthly donor from September 30 – October 6 helps us unlock more resources for our organization, earns you prizes, and supports our programs. Become a monthly member today…
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Meet Bobby! Soros Youth Justice Fellow
September 3, 2019
Bobby comes to Next Up as a Soros Youth Justice Fellow with the Open Society Foundation. Through first-hand experience with the criminal justice system, being convicted at 17 as an adult to a mandatory minimum sentence of 70 months under ballot Measure 11, Bobby brings a unique perspective and experience to this work. In this…
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We’re Next Up: We’ve Rebranded!
August 1, 2019
We’ve officially rebranded! As generations change, so has our organization. The Bus Project taught us that young people can be trusted with power – not as future leaders, but as leaders today. We’re shifting organizational culture and getting closer to our values. We’re changing our name because we don’t work in transit and we’re far…
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