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Guide Dogs for the Blind Builds Community

Boring, Oregon. Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) celebrated its annual Oregon Fun Day event in a new way this…

4 years ago

Portland’s “Books to Prisoners” Efforts Continue Despite Pandemic

Portland, OR. Within walking distance of Portland Community College's Cascade campus off of Killingsworth Ave, you may come across a…

4 years ago

Focus on Youth Finds Joy on Sunflower Farm

Portland, OR. The Sunflower Farm, an organic garden hosted by the nonprofit Focus on Youth, has expanded exponentially this summer,…

4 years ago

Bridge Meadows Intergenerational Communities Change Gears

Portland, OR. The Bridge Meadows model is an intergenerational neighborhood where adoptive families of youth formerly in foster care bond with…

4 years ago

Centro Latino Americano Provides Rent Assistance and Language Accessibility

Portland, OR. Centro Latino Americano (“Centro”) is helping the Latino community connect to and navigate necessary resources such as healthcare,…

4 years ago

FACT Oregon Hosts Virtual All Ability Youth Event

Portland, OR. A nonprofit serving disabled children is holding its annual "All Ability Tri4Youth" event. Unlike the in-person event seen…

4 years ago

Assistance League Thrift Shop Raises Funds for Needy School Kids

Portland, OR. The Assistance League of Greater Portland’s thrift and consignment shop reopened for a one-day sale on August 15th. The…

4 years ago

Socially-Distanced Queen’s Coronation a First for Rose Festival

Portland, OR. Lincoln High school senior Anya Anand was elected 2020 Queen of Rosaria on July 30th, Due to the…

4 years ago

Kairos PDX Keeps Kids on Track During Chaotic Times

Portland, OR. The KairosPDX educational nonprofit is individualizing its programming to serve kids at home. The program serves over 170…

4 years ago

NW Dance Project Begins Socially Distanced In-Person Classes

Portland, OR. The NW Dance Project, a Portland-based contemporary dance company, had to make significant COVID-19 adjustments since it went…

4 years ago