What's in a Name? Learning Works Now Leaves No Doubt ; with Its New Name, the Former Portland West Hopes to Expand Services and Stay True to Its Roots.

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The agency that made its name fighting for the low-income residents of Portland's West End during urban renewal is changing its name to reflect a broader reach and a more ambitious mission.

Portland West, which was founded as the Portland West Neighborhood Planning Council in 1967, will now be called Learning Works, a reflection of the agency's growing emphasis on helping disadvantaged people through educational programs and counseling.

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What's in a Name? Learning Works Now Leaves No Doubt ; with Its New Name, the Former Portland West Hopes to Expand Services and Stay True to Its Roots.

"I think it's a very significant moment because now people automatically will know what we do when they hear our name," said Executive Director Ethan Strimling. "Portland West creates ...

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