Evergreen Museum Partners With Nonprofit Honoring Veterans

Evergreen Museum Partners With Nonprofit Honoring Veterans

by | Nov 14, 2021 | Events, Features, News

McMinnville, OR. The Evergreen Museum has partnered with the non-profit Veterans’ Legacies and become the location of its new world headquarters in the Aviation Museum.

The headquarters marks the first-time family members, friends, caregivers, and veterans themselves have a physical space to share pictures, biographies, letters, and more. The headquarters includes:

  • The Mighty Endeavor oral history recording studio
  • Ben Cox Research Library
  • A free gathering space for museum visitors
  • Artifacts on display from the Evergreen Collection ranging from uniforms to helmets and patches
  • Personal photo albums donated to Veterans’ Legacies by service members and their families.

Veterans can schedule an appointment in the oral history recording studio to share stories that will be added to the Veterans’ Legacies online database.

Veterans’ Legacies World Headquarters in the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in McMinnville.

Here’s a video about Veterans’ Legacies World Headquarters in the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in McMinnville.

“Our goal is to preserve the histories of all of those who served, and the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum is the perfect partner for our center of operation,” said founder Gary Mortensen, an award-winning documentary filmmaker, and president of the Stoller Wine Group,

“Thanks to the Museum, we now have a place where these incredible stories can be recorded, researched, and shared in our ever-growing database that includes the stories of more than 9 million WWII veterans as well as those who served during peacetime,” Mortensen continued.

Another feature included in the library will be artifacts from the Evergreen Collection. These range from uniforms to helmets and patches, plus personal photo albums donated to Veterans’ Legacies by service members and their families.

The Veterans’ Legacies center will be open by appointment through the end of the year. Learn more at themightyendeavor.com.

Donations and volunteering opportunities can be made by emailing [email protected].

From Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum:

The Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum is located at 500 Northeast Captain Michael King Smith Way in McMinnville. It is the home of the iconic Hughes Flying Boat Spruce Goose and strives to promote scientific curiosity while empowering everyone to learn about the past and inspiring future use of innovation and technology. Its aircraft, exhibits, and artifacts — like the rare SR-71 Blackbird, Titan II Space Launch Vehicle (SLV) with its original launch room, and a MaxFlight full-motion interactive flight simulator ride — offer stunning examples of aviation achievement. All of this is done in an environment that teaches students of all ages how these once emerging technologies demonstrate the importance of human skills like mathematics, science, teamwork, determination, and perseverance.

As a 501(c)3, Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum is proud to partner with the Academy of Model Aeronautics, the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab, the Oregon Space Consortium, and the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program. The Evergreen Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. To make a reservation, buy tickets, or learn more, call (503) 434-4180 or visit evergreenmuseum.org.

OSU President’s Dinner Honors Major Donors With Hybrid Event

OSU President’s Dinner Honors Major Donors With Hybrid Event

by | Nov 13, 2021 | Events, Features, News, Upcoming Events

Portland, OR. Oregon State University supporters celebrated the impact of philanthropy at the President’s Dinner on October 26th. It was a multi-access event for 150 in-person guests at the Portland Art Museum and additional 200 participants online. Alumni emcees Lamar Hurd from Trail Blazers Broadcasting and Cathy Marshall of KGW Television (pictured above) led the program filled with stories of students and faculty.

Organizers say, “With this year’s President’s Dinner, we were able to blend the best of both worlds and offer guests the choice of how they wanted to participate. Our in-person offering was designed with COVID safety in mind – vaccination required and a smaller number of attendees than in the past. We also got creative with ways to connect our in-person guests with those joining virtually. We had a live chat feature and placed iPads on each table to help make sure our in-person and virtual guests has a shared experience.”

The OSU Foundation hosted the event, celebrating a record 25 households and organizations that have recently joined the Milton Harris Society, which honors OSU donors for lifetime gift commitments of $1 million or more.

The OSU Foundation hosted the event, celebrating a record 25 households and organizations that have recently joined the Milton Harris Society, which honors OSU donors for lifetime gift commitments of $1 million or more.

OSU Foundation President and CEO Shawn Scoville said, “One silver lining of the pandemic has been finding new ways of engaging alumni and friends in the life of the university, regardless of where they live.”

OSU Interim President Becky Johnson discussed OSU’s work related to the pandemic and climate impacts, aided by donors who invest in faculty. “I’m proud that OSU is a leader in providing access to affordable higher education among top research institutions,” she continued. “This year’s entering class is the most diverse in our history. About one-fourth of Corvallis students and one-third of OSU-Cascades students are the first in their families to attend college. Much of this would not be possible without your support, and I’m profoundly grateful for your generosity.”

Here’s a video about the new members of the Milton Harris Society:

From Oregon State University Foundation:

Here’s a list of the new Milton Harris Society members:

Robin & W. Charles “Chuck” Armstrong, ’66
Todd A. Baker, ’94
Eastern Oregon Coordinated Care Organization
Susan Hamm Fritz, ’69, & Dennis W. Fritz, ’64, M.S. ’67
Kristin Gilley Fritz, ’88, & Michael W. Fritz, ’88
Robert M. Goldstein, ’77
Sheila and J. Michael Goodwin
Eric H.I. Hoffman, ’79, & Janice Kelleher Hoffman, ’81
Marilyn & Ronald R. Hudson, ’69
Paula D. & Kenneth S. Krane
Marilyn K. & Russell V. Kuhns, ’68
Christine Pullin Levy, ’70, & Thomas H. Levy, ’70
Lone Rock Resources
David A. Montagne, ’87
Dixie L. & Kelly C. Morgan, ’79
Northwest Farm Credit Services
Gwendolyn A. & Michael D. Purdy, ’76
Roy L. Rogers, ’56, Family
Roundhouse Foundation
Kelly K. Douglas & Eric H. Schoenstein, ’88
Nancy Billingsley Searles, ’71, & V. Kent Searles, ’71
Linda K. & Murray L. Smith, ’59
Nancy M. & Edwin M. Squires
Sunderland Foundation
Unique Botanicals LLC
 

Watch videos from the 2021 President’s Dinner:

The Oregon State University Foundation seeks to create a better world by inspiring support of – and for – OSU. The OSU Foundation partners with OSU to engage the community, inspire investment and steward resources to enhance the university’s excellence and impact.

AmazonSmile Offers Holiday Shoppers Free Way to Support Local Charities

AmazonSmile Offers Holiday Shoppers Free Way to Support Local Charities

by | Nov 13, 2021 | Events, Features, News

Portland, OR. If you access Amazon through the Amazon Smile portal, your shopping experience will be the same but you’ll also be donating 0.5% to the charity of your choice at no extra cost to you. As of August 2021, the program has donated over $285 million to U.S. nonprofits including many in Oregon and SW Washington.
Amazon Smile donations could add up this holiday season, because retail sales are likely to increase between 7% and 9% in 2021, according to Deloitte. The financial advisory firm also forecasts that e-commerce sales will grow by 11-15%, year-over-year, during the 2021-2022 holiday season. This will likely result in e-commerce holiday sales reaching between $210 billion and $218 billion this season.

AmazonSmile shoppers have supported the Oregon Food Bank (seen above before the pandemic) with donations totaling over $1,752.15, at no cost to shoppers.

The obvious downside of AmazonSmile is that 0.5% of your purchase most likely won’t amount to a substantial donation. In order to contribute just $25 to your favorite charity, for instance, you’d have to spend $5,000 on Amazon. So if you’re looking to make a big impact, using Smile probably isn’t your best bet

 

From AmazonSmile:

AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. AmazonSmile is available at smile.amazon.com on your web browser and can be activated in the Amazon Shopping app for iOS and Android phones. When you shop with AmazonSmile, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added benefit that AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. You can choose from over one million organizations to support.

What is the AmazonSmile Charity Lists program?

AmazonSmile Charity Lists is a meaningful and easy way for you to shop and donate items directly to charities in need. Simply find the charities you’d like to support, add items from their lists to your cart, and check out – it’s that easy. To learn more, visit smile.amazon.com/charitylists or tap Charity Lists on the “Programs & Features” menu in the Amazon Shopping app on your mobile phone.

How do I shop with AmazonSmile?

To use AmazonSmile, simply go to smile.amazon.com on your web browser or activate AmazonSmile in the Amazon Shopping app on your iOS or Android phone within the Settings or Programs & Features menu. On your web browser, you can add a bookmark to smile.amazon.com to make it even easier to return and start your shopping with AmazonSmile.

How do I activate AmazonSmile in the Amazon Shopping app?

AmazonSmile is available for Amazon customers with the latest version of the Amazon Shopping app on their mobile phone, including Android devices with version 7.0+ or iOS devices with version 12+. To activate AmazonSmile in the Amazon Shopping app, simply tap on “AmazonSmile” within the Programs & Features menu or Settings and follow the on-screen instructions.

Do I need to renew AmazonSmile?

AmazonSmile renewals happen twice a year to help keep AmazonSmile on mobile app. AmazonSmile will notify you of these renewals via push notifications and through in-app notifications. If you miss a renewal you can reactivate at any time by repeating the steps to “turn on” AmazonSmile on your mobile device. There is no renewal period for browser shopping on AmazonSmile, which you can use anytime by typing ‘smile.amazon.com’ into your browser.

Which products on AmazonSmile are eligible for charitable donations?

Tens of millions of products on AmazonSmile are eligible for donations. You will see eligible products marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on their product detail pages. Recurring Subscribe-and-Save purchases and subscription renewals are not currently eligible.

Can I use my existing Amazon.com account on AmazonSmile?

Yes, you use the same account on Amazon.com and AmazonSmile. Your shopping cart, Wish List, wedding or baby registry, and other account settings are also the same.

How do I select a charitable organization to support with AmazonSmile?

On your first visit to AmazonSmile, you will be prompted to select a charitable organization to receive donations from your future eligible AmazonSmile purchases. We will remember your selected charity whenever you shop at smile.amazon.com or with AmazonSmile activated in the Amazon Shopping app, and then every eligible purchase you make through AmazonSmile will result in a donation for your selected charity. AmazonSmile will occasionally contact you about donation amounts disbursed to your chosen charity or about the program.

Can I change my charity?

Yes, you can change your charity at any time. Simply visit smile.amazon.com/change, or tap “AmazonSmile” within the Settings menu in the Amazon Shopping app on your phone and select “Change your charity”. Your AmazonSmile purchases made after changing your charity will count towards your newly selected charity.

What charities can I choose from?

You can choose from over one million eligible 501(c)(3) public charitable organizations.

What if my selected charity does not register to participate in the AmazonSmile program or becomes ineligible?

If your selected charity does not register to participate, becomes ineligible, or requests to be removed from the program, you will have a chance to select a different charity to receive the accrued donations that have not yet been disbursed to your charity. If you do not select a different charity, the accrued donations will be distributed to other organizations receiving donations.

If I represent a charitable organization, how can I learn more about registering my organization for AmazonSmile?

Go to org.amazon.com to learn how to register your organization to receive donations.

How much of my purchase does Amazon donate?

The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases. The purchase price is the amount paid for the item minus any rebates and excluding shipping & handling, gift-wrapping fees, taxes, or service charges. From time to time, we may offer special, limited time promotions that increase the donation amount on one or more products or services or provide for additional donations to charitable organizations. Special terms and restrictions may apply. Please see the relevant promotion for complete details.

What is the AmazonSmile Foundation?

The AmazonSmile Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private foundation created by Amazon to administer the AmazonSmile program. All donation amounts generated by the AmazonSmile program are remitted by a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc. to the AmazonSmile Foundation. In turn, the AmazonSmile Foundation donates those amounts to the charitable organizations selected by our customers. Amazon pays all expenses of the AmazonSmile Foundation; they are not deducted from the donation amounts generated by purchases on AmazonSmile.

Can I receive a tax deduction for amounts donated from my purchases on AmazonSmile?

Donations are made by the AmazonSmile Foundation and are not tax deductible by you.

How can I learn more about AmazonSmile?

Please see complete AmazonSmile program details.

May customers make direct donations to charitable organizations through the AmazonSmile program?

Customers can make direct donations and arrange for donated products to be delivered to charitable organizations through the AmazonSmile Charity Lists program on their browser or on their mobile device in the Amazon shopping app. That program is the only AmazonSmile program that enables customers to make donations to charities at this time. Customers who support their selected charitable organization is by shopping AmazonSmile do not make direct donations.

Randall Children’s Hospital Foundation Raises Over $370,000

Randall Children’s Hospital Foundation Raises Over $370,000

by | Nov 5, 2021 | Events, Features, News

Portland, OR. A virtual event for Randall Children’s Hospital on October 22nd raised over $370,000. “An Evening to Celebrate Kids” was the 5th annual benefit. Presenting sponsor was Pacific Office Automation. Located in North Portland, Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel is a regional center for the care of infants, children, and teens.

John Strong (Emcee/host) and Drew Carney (auctioneer)

Below is a video about Randall Children’s Hospital program to a program called Child Life.

Click here for a link to view the Livestream.

Foundation volunteers: Gretchen Lawrence, Alyson Evans and Michelle Birman

From Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel:

We provide expert medical services, from routine care to the most complex cases. With a comprehensive range of pediatric specialties, we help families with children facing some of the most difficult medical conditions. That’s why local pediatricians and families trust us to provide the region’s most advanced care.
Our facility receives nearly 100,000 patient visits every year. We are Oregon’s largest provider of pediatric inpatient and trauma services, and Oregon’s ever-growing population means a continued increase in demand for our services. So, we’re building a new home.
Every inch of our state-of-the-art, nine-story, 334,000-square-foot building is designed exclusively for the special health care needs of children. Our new home opened in February 2012.
De La Salle North Catholic High School Hosts In-Person Benefit and Raises $602,000

De La Salle North Catholic High School Hosts In-Person Benefit and Raises $602,000

by | Nov 4, 2021 | Events, Features, News

Portland, OR. De La Salle North Catholic High School (DLSNC) held an in-person fundraiser by following Covid-19 protocols. The benefit drew  250 supporters and raised $602,000. Ed Maletis and his wife, Board Member Cyndy Maletis, posed for a photo with VP for Advancement Ashleigh de Villiers and Phil and Barbara Silver. The Fall Benefit Dinner & Auction was held on October 29th at the new campus for the school which is located at 4300 NE Killingsworth Street.

Guests tour the new campus during the a reception hour.

Guests raise their paddles to support De La Salle North Catholic.

The event also celebrated 20 years of Knight Nation education and featured members of the first graduating class, 2005, and founding President Matt Powell and founding Corporate Work-Study Program Director Mike Jacobson.

2021 Cassin Award Winners Senka Lenn and Cathy Myers (on right) with DLSNC President Oscar Leong

People mingled in the outdoor courtyard during the silent auction.

250 guests are seated in the new Michael Kelley Gymnasium for the dinner and program.

From De La Salle North Catholic High School:

De La Salle North Catholic High School opened in 2001 to provide a faith-based, college preparatory high school education to underserved students from the Portland area. These families needed and wanted a viable and affordable choice of schools to send their students. Other private high schools in and around Portland were not an option for most of them because of the cost and the distance their student would have to travel to go to school each day. They spoke out and said, “put your school right here in our neighborhood.”

De La Salle was the first school to replicate the innovative Corporate Work Study Program pioneered by Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Chicago. There are now more than 37 schools throughout American cities that model their school on this Cristo Rey model.

De La Salle North Catholic is sponsored by The De La Salle Christian Brothers and is a part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Portland/Western Oregon. A nationwide, independent rating agency has identified De La Salle North Catholic High School as the most diverse private high school in all of Oregon.

Students at De La Salle North Catholic High School attend class four days per week and work for a local company one day each week as part of the Corporate Work-Study Program (CWSP). The CWSP provides work experience, business contacts, and helps offset the cost to educate them. This school exists to provide this unique educational opportunity to families who would not be able to afford a private, Catholic education. Our goal is to develop tomorrow’s community leaders by making high-quality education accessible to motivated young people in a learning environment that values cultural, spiritual, and ethnic diversity. We don’t turn away any capable, motivated, or interested student because they cannot afford our modest tuition.