Portia’s volunteerism and accomplishments include transforming an empty lot into a beautiful public garden. Porter’s Daughters’ Garden brings beauty to its neighborhood and is a model for revitalizing unused space. She currently volunteers as the chairperson of the Center for Environmental Transformation, a small nonprofit focused on environmental justice, climate change and urban farming. Portia also works with Heart of Camden, a local community development corporation that assists residents with housing. She is also a very active member of the local veteran community, attending events and participating in support groups for post-retirement servicemembers.
Portia’s wonderful sense of humor, her ability to organize by gaining the trust of her community, and commitment to putting her heart and energy into everything she does all make her the kind of person every community needs.
