COMING UP
Children’s Cancer Association Doubles Outreach to Kids and Teens in 2017
Sponsored: Portland, OR. This year, the Children’s Cancer Association (CCA) was able to serve over 9,000 kids and teens—49% more than last year. The CCA delivers JOY to kids, teens, and their families who are fighting a serious illness. The nonprofit knows that for...
PlayWrite Boosts Empathy & Confidence for Youth at the Edge
Sponsored: Portland, OR. PlayWrite is a theatre-based program that builds resilience, creativity and success. Nearly a thousand young people have benefited from the program. During one of the groundbreaking workshops, eight students form an attuned working alliance...
Portland Story Theater Sparks Face-to-Face Conversations
Sponsored: Portland, OR. It was a standing ovation at the Old Church Concert Hall, for storytellers and hosts Lynne Duddy and Lawrence Howard. Their December 1st event was one of the many that Portland Story Theater hosts each year. (Photo credit, Kelly Nissl) The...
UCP of Oregon Works Overtime to Support People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Sponsored: Portland, OR. For more than 60 years, UCP of Oregon has been fiercely dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, ADD, and others....
NEWS
Marie Lamfrom Foundation Awards $1 Million to Women in STEM Initiative
Portland, OR. The Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation has awarded more than $1,000,000 in grants to eight Oregon and Washington state nonprofits. Those selected, "are celebrating, promoting, advancing, and encouraging women’s participation and leadership in science,...
Thayer Family Foundation Raises $535,000 to Help House Veterans
West Linn, OR. The Thayer Family Foundation held its official launch party and fundraiser on September 11th at Mike and Kristy Thayer’s Pete’s Mountain Vineyard and Winery. At the event, Tommy Thayer (Board President) & Amy Maxwell (Board Member) helped auction...
Rappel for a Reason Raises $120,000 to Support Youth Mentorship
Portland, OR. Sixty people went “over the edge” and rappelled down the Black Box, 200 SW Market Street, to raise vital funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS). First up, On September 24, local celebrities, including Chef Gabriel Rucker and Blaze, the Portland Trail...
Portland YouthBuilders Raises $120,000 With Big Search Party
Portland, OR. Portland YouthBuilders (PYB) hosted its second virtual scavenger called the 'Big Search Party.' It was a three-day fundraising campaign, and a virtual scavenger hunt to raise funds to support its mission and goals as an organization. About 100 supporters...
Golfers Raise $122,000 for Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center at 27th Annual Tournament
Gresham, OR. Medical professionals at Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center are thanking donors and sponsors for $122,000 raised in support the expansion of cardiac services. The 27th annual Drive Benefit Golf Tournament presented by Pacific Office Automation was held at...
Maurice Lucas Foundation’s Golf Tournament Raises $189,000 for Youth Programs
Aloha, OR. The 17th annual Celebrity Golf Invitational tournament, the Maurice Lucas Foundation raised $189,000 which is almost double last year’s total. The funds support academic and athletic programs for middle school through college students in the Portland area....
Give More 24! Donation Drive Raises $3.3 Million for Southwest Washington and Portland Area Nonprofits
Vancouver, WA. Organizers say the Give More 24! campaign surpassed their goal and raised $3.3 million. "By giving as one, on one day, we made a monumental difference...Together, we pushed the limits of generosity. It may have taken us to the limit (surpassing our goal...
COMING UP
Summer Whale Watching Week Spotlights Gray Whales Off Oregon Coast
Depoe Bay, OR. If you'd like to catch a glimpse of some of the largest animals on earth, you're in luck. A whale spotting program called, "Whale Watching Spoken Here" will take place last week of August through the first Monday in September. Volunteers will be...
FALL PREVIEW: Lan Su Chinese Garden to Sparkle Under the Moonlight
FALL PREVIEW: Portland, OR. Lan Su Chinese Garden supporters want you to join them on September 7th for a remarkable benefit called: Under the Moonlight. It's Lan Su’s premier fundraising event of the year. Click here for more information and tickets options. Here's...
Tony Award-winning Sutton Foster Will Headline Portland Opera Gala
Portland, OR. Two-time Tony Award-winning Broadway star Sutton Foster will be the featured performer at the Portland Opera gala, "The Flora + Fauna Fall Ball" on Saturday, September 14th. Foster has performed in 11 Broadway shows—most recently the revival of Violet....
LIFESTYLE
Remarkable Video of Portland’s Past Holds up Today
Portland, OR. The Oregon filmmaking company, Uncage the Soul, collaborated with organizations like the Oregon Historical Society, Portland City Archives, Tedx Portland and others to travel back in time and show viewers what Portland looked like then and now. It's a...
DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency Hospital Sees Cases of Heat-related Illnesses
Portland, OR. Veterinarians at DoveLewis say they're treating animals impacted by the heat. “It’s important to realize how higher temperatures may affect pets. Keeping pets cool is crucial to preventing heat stroke and exhaustion,” said Dr. Jessica Casey....
Portlandia Nominated for 20th Emmy as Final Season Films in Rose City
Portland, OR. Portlandia is currently filming its eighth and final season. The sketch comedy series was recently nominated for three Emmy awards, bringing the total number of nominations to 20 and four wins. Created by Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein and director...
NEWS
Oregon and Washington Nonprofits Receive $1 Million Boost From The Kuni Foundation
Portland, OR. The Kuni Foundation awarded just over $1 million to support 19 projects that advance cancer research and promote vibrancy and inclusion for people experiencing intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Portland-based PHAME, a performance and...
Playworks Brings Back Footgolf & Raises $23K to Help Local Kids
Portland, OR. After a few years’ hiatus, Playworks Pacific Northwest brought back a fan favorite, Footgolf. A combination of golf and soccer, the Footgolf event brought out close to 100 participants and 20 teams battling for the win while raising awareness about the...
Salvation Army ‘All About Kids’ Virtual Benefit Raises Over $238,000
Portland, OR. The Salvation Army hosted the All About Kids Virtual Silent Auction and Fundraising Event on June 16th. This event was a special time to highlight local kids and celebrate their potential through hearing stories of success and change. Last year, The...
Fireworks Fans Look for Fourth of July Celebrations in the Sky
Portland, OR. Local fire officials are asking community members to leave the fireworks to the pros this Independence Day and there are a few community displays still happening. Below are some of the places where you can watch professional fireworks shows: North...
Experts Offer Safety Tips for Pets During Holiday Weekend
Portland, OR. Did you know the Fourth of July is one of the busiest holidays for DoveLewis? From pets running away due to the loud noises to eating food they shouldn't have. While fireworks, picnics, and other festivities can be fun for people, the events can be...
Americans Urged to Support Members of the Armed Forces on Independence Day
Portland, OR. Every year, Independence Day serves as a reminder that our freedom is due to the service and sacrifices of the men and women of the Armed Forces. In the last 16 years, 2.5 million men and women have been deployed overseas, all serving voluntarily. They...
The Green Light for In-Person Concerts is Music to the Ears of Local Nonprofit
Portland, OR. As Oregon reopens, one activity Oregonians are eagerly anticipating is the return of concerts and live music. The Portland nonprofit, Friends of Noise is a local organization making a return of live music possible, and accessible for anybody who wants...
Oregon Humane Society Breaks Ground on New Buildings
Portland, OR. The Oregon Humane Society celebrated the groundbreaking of its New Road Ahead Project on June 16th. This is the most ambitious expansion of programs and services in its 153-year history. On hand to break ground were OHS Chief Operating Officer Brian...
Neighborhood House Raises $185,000 With Virtual Fundraiser
Portland, OR. Neighborhood House's largest fundraiser of the year, the Welcome Home Hour of Hope, was a success this year. Although the event was entirely virtual for the second year in a row, community members stepped up and helped raise $20,000 more than the...
Residents Flock to Cooling Centers During Record Breaking Heat
Portland, OR. Portland had its hottest day ever recorded – reaching 108F (42.2C) on Saturday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. (The previous record was 107F, a mark hit in 1965 and 1981. Leading up to the weekend of 6/25-6/27 and Monday 6/28,...
