Portland, OR. A message from editor, Elisa Klein. First, thank you for caring about our local nonprofits! At Portland Society Page, our coverage is often of exciting events held to raise money for worthy causes. We also spotlight inspiring volunteers who are the lifeblood of many local charities. Necessary Covid-19 restrictions meant that most volunteers had to stay away from the charities they love. Supporters who usually flock to galas were social distancing in 2020 and lamenting the fact that large gatherings had to be prohibited. All the while, nonprofit professionals put forth Herculean efforts to keep their organizations afloat, many from their home offices. Some sectors, like human services, have seen a surge of donations, while arts organizations have struggled mightily without the benefit of ticket sales.
Yet through these exceptional times, the generosity of our community remains constant. Nonprofits promoting social justice have seen renewed interest. Donations have brought hope to thousands of our friends and neighbors. The thankful include the elderly living alone receiving hot meals, children with learning differences finding support through zoom, brilliant performance artists feeding their families with grant money, and bone-tired frontline workers using donated personal protective equipment.
2020 zoom photo, Elisa Klein
Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope.” Your interest in the nonprofit community offers hope. Together, let’s look forward to a better and brighter 2021!
Thank you, Elisa Klein
Now, we’ll share the stories you read most this year in reverse order.
TOP TEN PORTLAND SOCIETY PAGE STORIES 2020
10. OMSI Raises $1 Million and Finds New Ways to Celebrate During Pandemic
9. Christmas Ships Parade Sticks to Holiday Schedule Despite Pandemic
Christmas Ship
8. Pre-pandemic: VIPs Flock to Portland International Auto Show Sneak Peek Charity Preview
7. Experience The Oregon ZooLights Like Never Before
6. Willamette Falls Trust Continues to Engage Community
5. Pre-pandemic: Oregon Episcopal School Virtual Auction Raises Over $600,000
4. Portland Art Museum Continues Providing Inspiration During Pandemic
3. Virtual Volunteer Opportunities Available Now
2. Pre-pandemic: Riverdale Roaring ’20s Auction Raises a Cool $181,000
- Pre-pandemic: Oscar Nomination Adds Golden Glow to Oregon’s Film Scene
So there you have it, the most-read stories of 2020 on Portland Society Page! We look forward to providing our coverage of local nonprofit news in 2021. Upward on onward!
