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Home Builders Foundation Raises a Record $510,000 With In-Person Benefit
Portland, OR. The Home Builders Foundation (HBF) raised a record amount to help build and renovate shelters for those experiencing homelessness throughout the Portland metro area. The Building Hope Gala & Auction presented by California Closets was held on June...
Campaign for the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts Raises Final $12 Million
Beaverton, OR. Led by the Beaverton Arts Foundation, the campaign to build the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts “The Reser” has concluded. The final push raised more than $12 million of the $52 million needed to build the center. Supporters exceeding the original...
Focus on Youth Sees Blossoming Support
Portland, OR. Focus on Youth is a nonprofit combining sustainable gardening and photography with hands-on learning. Homeless and at-risk youth learn leadership, responsibility, gardening, healthy eating, and photography as they "grow their own food" and photograph...
Portland Center Stage Gets Back Into the Swing of Things
Portland, OR. After a pandemic-induced shift to virtual and filmed performances, Portland Center Stage (PCS) aims for a major comeback to live theater with the new 2021-2022 season and JAW New Play Festival. One of the city's most prominent theater groups, Portland...
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...
COMING UP
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....
Home Builders Foundation Raises Funds to Help Local Community
Sponsored: Portland, OR. The Home Builders Foundation is helping a whole host of organizations providing shelter for area residents in need and supporting the future of its industry by offering educational opportunities for tomorrow’s workforce. The Village of Hope...
LIFESTYLE
Most Popular International Festivals and Cultural Events for 2017
Are you looking for goals for your 2017 bucket-list? Sundance Film Festival? Running of the Bulls? Here is a list of the 50 most popular festivals and cultural events from around the globe that members of the "Day Zero" community want to attend. The Day Zero Project...
DoveLewis Offers Winter Pet Health and Care Tips
Portland, OR. The nonprofit DoveLewis pet hospital has some important information to insure your pet's health and safety this holiday season. From weather changes to family gatherings, the winter months can be hard on our pets. Pets living in moderate climates do not...
Pittock Mansion Marks 50 Years of Holiday Cheer
Portland, OR. Did you know it is Pittock Mansion’s 50th year decorating for the holidays? The tradition began in 1966 with a large live tree in the music room trimmed with ornaments made by Laurelhurst Elementary students. Today, many Portlanders make visiting Pittock...
NEWS
Re-Booted Nike Freestyle Auction to Benefit Doernbecher Raises Over $1.1 Million
Portland, OR. Update: Nike and OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital put their annual benefit auction on hold last month when it was it was disrupted by troll bids. But the organizations were able to restart and all 17 pairs of the special-edition sneaker were...
$10 Billion Bezos Earth Fund Selects New Leader to Provide Strategy and Transparency
Portland, OR. In February of 2020 Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announced a $10 billion commitment to funding scientists, nonprofits, and "others" that have made it their life’s work to fight climate change. Bezos discussed his plans with world leaders like French President...
Blanchet House Raises a Sweet $216,000 for Human Services at Virtual Auction
Portland, OR. Katy Fackler of Wells Fargo was honored with a Service Award at the Blanchet House virtual benefit for her committed effort to build and sustain a therapeutic beekeeping program at Blanchet Farm. (Beekeeping helps formerly homeless individuals heal from...
Edison High School Virtual Brilliance Benefit Raises $240,000 for Financial Aid
Portland, OR. Edison High School's March 6th benefit was an online night of game-show-themed fun. Math teacher Dan Keller shared laughs with students while highlighting Edison's vital financial aid program. Here's a video about the Edison experience:...
Portland Art Museum Welcomes Has Two-Phase Spring 2021 Reopening
Portland, OR. The Portland Art Museum will have a phased reopening of the galleries following the second pandemic-related closure ordered by Governor Kate Brown in November 2020. Beginning April 10, the Museum will allow visitors access to all galleries, except the...
Brown Hope & Black Resilience Fund Provide Direct Mutual Aid To Portland BIPOC
Portland, OR. As mutual aid organizations all over Portland have arisen in response to the Black Lives Matter protests, nationwide police brutality, and the growing awareness of social justice activism, Brown Hope has taken strides in mutual aid efforts for Portland...
Pittock Mansion Counts on Visitors to Return and Boost Pandemic Revenue Drop
Portland, OR. The Pittock Mansion is open to the public again and administrators say they're hoping visitors will return. Associate Director Jennifer Gritt explains, "We are thrilled to be able to reopen to the public. The year-long pandemic and multiple closures have...
Albertina Kerr Unveils Inclusive Housing Project during Virtual Groundbreaking
Portland, OR. After four years of planning, Albertina Kerr is beginning construction on 150 low-cost housing units on the Gresham campus for Kerr caregivers and improved client care. (Above is an architectural drawings.) On February 17th, the organization had a...
Portland Center Stage 2021 Online Gala Raises Over $315,000
Portland, OR. Portland Center Stage's annual gala, Metamorphosis, was held virtually on February 20th and raised over $315,000. 551 guests attended this online celebration of theater. Delphon “DJ” Curtis Jr. performed as Hedwig for a sing-a-long of “Wig in a Box'' as...
Susan G. Komen of Oregon & SW Washington Closes Doors
Portland, OR. The Susan G. Komen Oregon 7 SW Washington office will be closing its doors as of March 31st. Susan G. Komen national leadership announced in April 2020 that it would, "consolidate the entire affiliate network into One Komen to provide greater efficiency...
