Events

BACKBONES Advocates for Civic Engagement and Mental Health During COVID

Portland, OR. Unlike many nonprofits, online operations are no new challenge for BACKBONES. This organization provides support and education for…

4 years ago

Local Charities Respond to Growing Needs of Oregon Wildfire Victims

Portland, OR. Fires continue burning in Oregon and whole communities have been displaced. An estimated 40,000 people have been evacuated…

4 years ago

Netflix Film Explores How Social Media Exploits Users

Portland, OR. A new Netflix documentary called The Social Dilemma is exposing the consequences of our growing dependence on social media.…

4 years ago

Portland Virtual Autism Walk Raises Nearly $50,000

Portland, OR. The Autism Society of Oregon (ASO) virtual walk had over 400 participants and raised nearly $50,000 to fund…

4 years ago

Harvard Business School Offers Tips to Keep Nonprofits Afloat During Pandemic

Portland, OR. The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in some very hard times for many of our local nonprofits; so much…

4 years ago

Portland’s NAACP President Remains Optimistic About the Fight for Racial Justice

Portland, OR. The President of the Portland Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is…

4 years ago

Portland Opera Will Present a Free Virtual Concert

Portland, OR. Portland Opera has postponed operas like Tosca, (seen above) but it it will present An Evening with Portland…

4 years ago

New Avenues For Youth Shifts Towards Remote Model and Holds First Virtual Fundraiser

Portland, OR. New Avenues for Youth celebrated its annual Brews for Youths festival, but for the first time in its…

4 years ago

Cascade AIDS Project Gears up for Modified AIDS Walk Northwest

Portland, OR. Supporters can sign up online for this year's AIDS Walk which is scheduled for September 12th. Due to…

4 years ago

Play It Forward Foundation Removes Barriers for Young Musicians

Portland, OR. Most piano teachers and students aren't able to sit side-by-side these days; they're learning via zoom. That's the…

4 years ago