COMING UP
TrackTown Youth League Gears up for Fifth Season
Portland, OR. The nonprofit TrackTown Youth League kicks off its fifth season this April. The TrackTown Youth League was created to encourage Oregon youth from all backgrounds and income levels to become healthy and active members of the community, and inspire...
Help Needed to Build National Model for Tackling Homelessness and Mental Health
Portland, OR. Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare is building one of the nation's most innovative community centered campuses—a place where healing, homes and hope come together. Cascadia’s new Garlington Health Center at the corner of Northeast MLK and Morris in...
Portland Opera Presents 2018 Big Night Concert
Portland, OR. Portland Opera is pleased to present the company’s fifth annual Big Night concert on April 14, 2018 at 7:30 PM at the Keller Auditorium. Music Director George Manahan will lead soloists, orchestra, and chorus from the 2018 season in an evening of opera’s...
Oscar Watch Party of the 90th Academy Awards Hosted by Portland Film Festival
Portland, OR. The Portland Film Festival will host Portland’s longest running Oscar Watch Party on Sunday, March 4th starting at 4pm. The Portland watch party will be held at Yur’s Bar & Grill located at 717 NW 16th Ave. To celebrate the 90th Academy Awards, you...
NEWS
OSU President’s Dinner Honors Major Donors With Hybrid Event
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...
AmazonSmile Offers Holiday Shoppers Free Way to Support Local Charities
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....
The Oregon Ballet Theatre Returns to the Stage
Portland, OR. Oregon Ballet Theater (OBT) has returned to in-person performances. Above is a photo of Jessica Lind in George Balanchine's The Nutcracker by James McGrew. In October, OBT took the stage at the Keller Auditorium with a program called Face to Face. "After...
Randall Children’s Hospital Foundation Raises Over $370,000
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...
De La Salle North Catholic High School Hosts In-Person Benefit and Raises $602,000
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...
Howloween Offers Treats for Kids and Pumpkins for Oregon Zoo Animals
Portland, OR. This Red Panda is one of many animals that had a chance to play with pumpkins this October at the Oregon Zoo. The zoo is also encouraging parents to bring their costumed kids to 'Howloween' for treats and fun. The zoo provides a safe setting for this...
INCIGHT Virtual Gala Raises $130,000 to Help Encourage People with Disabilities
Portland, OR. The theme for the October 16th virtual benefit, “Weathering the Storm” addressed the challenges many have faced navigating the pandemic. INCIGHT navigated its own rough waters during the past 18 months and yet the nonprofit stayed buoyant. Dan Friess and...
COMING UP
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities Available Now
Portland, OR. Have you been looking for a way to volunteer your time to help alleviate suffering during the COVID-19 crisis? Well, we’ve got some great ideas to share. You can learn about both remote and on-site volunteer options at the website: VolunteerMatch. Get...
FALL PREVIEW: Pacific Pug Rescue to Host “Pints for Pugs” Fundraiser
Portland, OR. Grab your pug and head to the Civic Taproom and Bottle Shop near Providence Park on Saturday, September 14th. The taproom will donate one dollar for every pint sold to the Pacific Pug Rescue. The fundraiser is for those 21 and over, and will support the...
FALL PREVIEW: AbilityAware Awards Will Honor Outstanding Businesses
FALL PREVIEW: Portland, OR. United Cerebral Palsy of Oregon & SW Washington (UCP) will honor business leaders committed to employing Oregonians who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities. Supporters are gearing up for a special recognition happy...
LIFESTYLE
The Most Popular Wedding Date of 2019 is…
Portland, OR. Here are the top 10 wedding dates of 2019: 1-1-19 1-19-19 2-2-19 3-3-19 3-30-19 8-17-19 10-19-19 12-21-19 February 15, 2019: Love is in the air during the month of February, but it’s good to avoid having your wedding on a major holiday like Valentine’s...
Eugene Shines as Wilson Claims Elusive USGA Title
Eugene, OR. 55-year-old Jeff Wilson from Fairfield, CA., won the 64th U.S. Senior Amateur Championship with a 2-and-1 victory over defending champion Sean Knapp of Oakmont, PA. The August tournament was the fifth USGA championship hosted by Eugene...
“365 by Whole Foods Market” in Lake Oswego Draws Shoppers
Lake Oswego, OR. It has been a year and a half since "365 by Whole Foods Market" opened in Lake Oswego and locals keep streaming in. The store, located at 11 S State Street, is a pared down version of a Whole Foods market with roughly a quarter of the inventory. It's...
NEWS
43 Local Arts Organizations Join Forces to Require Vaccinations to Attend In-Person Performances
Portland, OR. Portland performing arts organizations have united to form a vaccine coalition for indoor performances. The move is aimed at enabling the return to live performances. The Portland Performing Arts Vaccine Coalition is establishing protocols to,...
Organizers Declare Return of Providence Bridge Pedal a Success
Portland, OR. It had been almost a year since a major charity event took place in downtown Portland, but on August 8th, nearly 10,000 people hopped on their bikes for the 25th Providence Bridge Pedal. Rick Bauman, the event director, is pleased about pulling off the...
Regional Partners Pledge $7.85 Million to Nonprofit Serving Low-Income and Uninsured People
Portland, OR. Five major health care providers are continuing their support of Project Access NOW (PANOW ), Project Access NOW clients are largely low-income, non-native English speaking, and identify as Black, Indigenous, or people of color. Since 2007, regional...
Oregon Symphony Waterfront Concert Will Return With New Pandemic Precautions
Portland, OR. Oregon Symphony is bringing back a favorite end-of-summer celebration: the free Waterfront Concert and Festival. The festival begins at 1 PM on September 4th at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. It will also include an Oregon Ballet Theatre performance of the...
Autism Society of Oregon Holds In-Person Fundraising Walk
Portland, OR. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic prompted the Autism Society of Oregon (ASO) to shift towards a virtual walk fundraiser rather than their standard in-person event. This year the organization is back in full swing for its annual Autism Walk fundraiser at...
United Way Donates $1.2 Million to Bybee Lakes Hope Center to Address Portland’s Houseless Crisis
Portland, OR. United Way of the Columbia-Willamette (UWCW) is expanding into a new area by supporting the Bybee Lakes Hope Center. A $1.2 million donation from UWCW will help expand the existing facility at the Jordan Schnitzer Campus. It's a transitional housing...
Meals on Wheels People Debuts Van With Solar-Powered Refrigeration System
Portland, OR. Meals on Wheels People has introduced a new vehicle into its fleet – an all-electric van with a refrigeration unit powered by solar energy. The van was funded by a grant from the Portland General Electric (PGE) Drive Change Fund and was built by...
Bank of America Helps Fund Vaccine Outreach to Oregon’s Hispanic-Latino Communities
Portland, OR. Bank of America is offering additional support for Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center’s vaccination efforts. A $150,000 grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation will be used by the nonprofit to support infrastructure designed to better...
Forest Park Conservancy Works to Spread Awareness and Prevent Wildfires
Portland, OR. Volunteers in Portland's Forest Park are working to remove invasive species and reduce the possibility that a wildfire could spread quickly. The work also improves the forest ecology’s overall health. The risk of fire is higher this summer because of the...
Oregon Nonprofit Helps Foodies Find Local Farmers’ Markets
Lake Oswego, OR. Saturdays through Oct. 2nd you'll find thousands of locals meeting their favorite farmers in Millennium Plaza Park. The Lake Oswego Farmers' Market is one of 123 farmers' markets operating throughout the state, and each has its own local flavor. The...
