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NEWS
Inspiration for Getting Back to Into the Swing of Things With a ‘Bubble Ball’
Portland, OR. Local fundraisers are looking for inspiration on how to get back into the swing of things and they've found it in Lake Tahoe. On May 22nd, 2021 Lake Tahoe School in Incline Village, NV held an in-person gala. The Bubble Ball was the name of this year's...
First Tech Federal Credit Union’s Awards $60,000 to 12 Students Across the Country
Portland, OR. First Tech Federal Credit Union, the nation’s eighth-largest credit union, awarded $60,000 in scholarships to 12 college students throughout the country as part of its annual scholarship program, including Kyler Lawbaugh who attends the Oregon State...
Donate a Bike and Make a Kid Smile
Portland, OR. Do you have an old bike that your kid has outgrown or you no longer use? Is it a little damaged and collecting dust? That bike could change the life of a local child in need. Providence is partnering with Free Bikes 4 Kidz on their 3rd annual bike...
Jesuit HS Online Benefit ‘Changing Lives Together’ Getting Close to $900,000 Goal
Portland, OR. Changing Lives Together was the theme of the latest Jesuit High School fundraising initiative. The purpose is to raise funds for financial aid and to upgrade a gym at the school which is used for weekly Mass; the project is called the Sacred Space -...
Oaks Amusement Park Reboots in Time for Memorial Day Weekend
Portland, OR. After months of pandemic regulatory uncertainty, Oaks Amusement Park is up and running. (The park is a nonprofit located near the east side of the Sellwood Bridge at 7805 SE Oaks Park Way Portland OR, 97202.) Managers are, "thrilled to announce that our...
Dazzling Post-Covid Social Events Call for ‘Revenge Glamour’
A lifestyle story: Portland, OR. We’re approaching the year-and-a-half mark of the COVID-19 pandemic and Governor Brown has rolled out a plan to reopen the state in June if 70% of residents aged 16 and older have had at least one dose of vaccine. Many people are...
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Receive $800,000 from EPA for Willamette Falls Site
Portland, OR. The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde’s efforts to restore its Willamette Falls property in Oregon City recieved a significant boost in the form of an $800,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency. The funds come from the EPA’s Brownfields...
COMING UP
Albertina Kerr’s 110th Annual Luncheon Happening November 3rd
Portland, OR. The 110th Annual Albertina Kerr Luncheon is coming Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at the Hilton in Downtown Portland, from 11:00 am-1:00 pm. There will be a complimentary lunch for this donor cultivation and Kerr community supporter event. Organizers write, "Join...
Active Girl Scouts of Oregon & SW Washington Will Honor “Women of Distinction”
Portland, OR. Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington will recognize the outstanding leadership and community contributions of Rukaiyah Adams and DJ Wilson at the Marie Lamfrom Women of Distinction Luncheon. There are still tickets available for the September...
Oregon International Air Show Offers Grants to Community Groups
Portland, OR. The 30th annual Oregon International Air Show will take place September 22nd - 24th and a portion of the money made will be given to local nonprofits. One of missions of the air show is to give back to the community and there's still time to apply for...
LIFESTYLE
21st Annual Providence Bridge Pedal Supports Community Health
Portland, OR. More than 18,000 cyclists criss-crossed the Willamette River using as many as ten of Portland's bridges, which were closed to motorized traffic. The 21st Providence Bridge Pedal, on August 14th, offered spectacular views from atop the Marquam and Fremont...
“365 by Whole Foods Market” in Lake Oswego Draws Shoppers
Lake Oswego, OR. It has been a month since the "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 also...
Lake Oswego Farmers’ Market Blossoms in Summer
Lake Oswego, OR. Saturdays through Oct. 8th you'll find thousands of locals meeting their favorite farmers in Millennium Plaza Park. The Lake Oswego Farmers' Market runs from 8:30am through 1:30pm and features an average of over 80 vendors each week. With a wide...
NEWS
Oregon Parks Forever Raises Funds to Replant One Million Trees Lost to Wildfires
Portland, OR. The 2020 Oregon wildfire season was one of the most destructive on record in the state of Oregon; more than one million acres of forestry burned taking homes as well. In response to the fires, Oregon Parks Forever set a goal of raising funds to plant one...
Boys & Girls Aid Offers Online Foster Care Information Sessions
Portland, OR. Each day, more than 8,000 children are in Oregon’s foster care system. They need stable, supportive, and loving foster parents. Boys & Girls Aid is offering online foster care information sessions this winter. There's a lot to learn according to...
Portland’s Habitat for Humanity Grows Stronger by Consolidating
Portland, OR. Portland/Metro East and Willamette West Habitat affiliates have joined forces and become Habitat for Humanity Portland Region. Leaders say now they can serve more people like Sandra (pictured above in the center with her family). “As I built my house for...
Special Olympics Oregon Hosts Virtual Polar Plunge
Portland, OR. Many Oregonians have a longstanding tradition of plunging into frigid waters every February to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Oregon. Members of the law enforcement community, seen above, often headed into the water as a group. But...
NFL’s ‘Inspire Change’ Initiative Supports the Oregon Justice Resource Center
Portland, OR. The Oregon Justice Resource Center is one of 13 nonprofits selected to receive grant money from The National Football League (NFL). The Player-Owner Social Justice Working Group is handing out a total of nearly $4.3 million in #InspireChange grants....
“Hope Reigns” is Theme for 2021 Portland Rose Festival
Portland, OR. Portland Rose Festival Foundation has elected Dave Todd (pictured with his grandson, Henry) as the new president for a two-year term. Todd is a retired Navy Captain (Reserve) and recently retired from a 33-year career as a university-level teacher. Todd...
New Virtual Museum Tour Open at Portland’s Architectural Heritage Center
Portland, OR. With ongoing COVID-related restrictions still in place, you may be looking for some fun and fulfilling ways to pass the time. Portland's Architectural Heritage Center (established back in 1987) has a "Virtual Museum" online series exploring the history...
Top Ten Portland Society Page Stories of 2020
Portland, OR. A message from editor, Elisa Klein. First, thank you for caring about our local nonprofits! At Portland Society Page, our coverage is often of exciting events held to raise money for worthy causes. We also spotlight inspiring volunteers who are the...
Skiers Show Respect and Consideration at Mount Hood Meadows During Covid-19 Pandemic
A Lifestyle Story: Skiers are getting the hang of adhering to new Covid-19 restrictions at Mount Hood Meadows (MHM). Many have been impressed with the respect shown by others. Skiers must buy tickets in advance, so here's a link: https://www.skihood.com/ Mount Hood...
Learn How to Give Back for Free While Shopping With AmazonSmile
Portland, OR. The season of giving doesn’t have to end with Christmas; it can continue through AmazonSmile, a program that automatically donates to a nonprofit organization of your choice. The program offers all of the same items, prices, and benefits of online...
