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OMSI’s ‘Celebrate Science’ Benefit Raises over $700,000
Portland, OR. For the second year in a row, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) held its annual fundraiser, Celebrate Science, on KGW-TV. The May 1st benefit raised over $700,000 to support OMSI programs that keep world-class science learning accessible...
OCF Grants $41.2 Million in State Funds for Summer Academic Programs
Portland, OR. Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) will administer $40 million of state-funded grants for community organizations to provide summer enrichment activities for K-12 aged students. The programs include day camps and outdoor programs as well as $1.2 million...
Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center Raises $40,000 With Denim & Diamonds
Portland, OR. Mount Hood Medical Center raised nearly $40,000 at its annual Denim & Diamonds event to support the expansion of the cardiac services at the hospital. This year's event included an online auction and virtual livestream program on May 7th. Legacy...
De La Salle North Catholic’s Changing Destinies Luncheon Raises $323,600
Portland, OR. De La Salle North Catholic’s 16th annual Changing Destinies Luncheon was held on April 22nd. The virtual luncheon raised funds for the school’s financial aid program; it supports 92% of the students who attend. The event raised $323,600. The fundraiser...
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Will Continue Despite Divorce
Seattle, WA. Bill and Melinda Gates have announced that they are ending their twenty-seven-year marriage but will continue to serve as co-chairs of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. "We continue to share a belief in that mission and will continue our work...
‘Hope Reigns’ as Rose Festival Gears Up for Second Scaled-Down Year
Portland, OR. The theme for this year's festival is 'Hope Reigns' and organizers are encouraging local businesses to decorate their buildings and storefronts. It's the second year with modified activities. In 2020 some aspects of the festival were similar to the past,...
Puparazzi Photo Contest Raises Nearly $40,000 for Guide Dogs for the Blind
Portland, OR. The Puparazzi Photo Contest raised funds for Guide Dogs for the Blind. Fans submitted photos and supporters voted by donating money which went to the nonprofit; it was $1/vote. The winning photo entry for the K-9 Buddies category was Nessa. She had the...
COMING UP
ARCS Foundation Scholar Awards Luncheon Will Feature National Medal of Science Winner
Sponsored Story: Portland, OR. Water is often called the most precious substance on our planet and on Wednesday, October 11th, you'll learn why from nationally acclaimed scientist Geraldine Richmond PhD. She will be the keynote speaker at the Oregon Chapter of...
Nonprofit Awareness Celebration to Brighten North Clackamas Park
Would you like to learn more about some local nonprofits? This Sunday, August 13th ten local nonprofits will be represented at an event in Milwaukie. You're encouraged to enjoy the celebration and learn about the work of these non-profits that make our community...
Hero Captain “Sully” Sullenberger to Keynote November Portland State Gala
Portland, OR. Portland State University (PSU) announced that Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger III, celebrated pilot and bestselling author of Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters, will be the keynote speaker for the 18th Annual Simon Benson Awards...
LIFESTYLE
Manzanita Farmers’ Market Features Local Nonprofits
Manzanita, OR. The Manzanita Farmers' Market draws thousands every Friday night during the summer. The market has over 40 vendors including farmers, artisans, non-profits, hot food and more. All vendors are selling product they grew, raised or created within ~100 mile...
Pittock Mansion Breaks Attendance Record
Portland, OR. Pittock Mansion welcomed its 100,000th visitor in the last 12 months and the record attendance is solidifying plans for enhanced offerings. At a time when many historic house museums around the country are experiencing declining visitation, Pittock...
Three Featured Playwrights Bring New Scripts to Portland for Development; Two Workshops for PCS’s Upcoming World Premiere Productions
Portland, OR. Three scripts have been selected from more than 175 submissions to be featured in Portland Center Stage’s 18th annual festival for new work development, JAW: A Playwrights Festival. One performance will be a new musical event from Blitzen Trapper: Wild...
NEWS
Portland Opera Holiday Sing-Along Brings Virtual Holiday Cheer
Portland, OR. The Portland Opera is teaming up with All Classical Portland to bring you some virtual cheer this holiday season. It's a program they're calling the Winter Wonderland Sing-Along. This special 1-hour program will be broadcast on All Classical Portland...
Oregon Food Bank Receives $2.9M From State For Emergency Food Assistance
Portland, OR. The Oregon Legislature’s Emergency Board approved a $2.9 million investment in emergency food assistance through the Oregon Food Bank Network — a critical allocation at a time when nearly one in five state residents face hunger. The measure will increase...
Friends of Noise Partners with Theaters to Keep Music Alive in Portland
Portland, OR. Friends of Noise is a Portland-based non-profit that provides young artists with a well-rounded introduction to the music industry. (Wavy Josef, is shown playing an outdoor show above.) With professional workshops in everything from designing fliers and...
Lifestyle Story: Mt. Hood Skibowl Opens and Cosmic Tubing Will Soon Light Up Night Sky
Government Camp, OR. Mt. Hood Skibowl is now open for skiing and snowboarding. Ski Bowl managers say they'll be operating with limited terrain on Multorpor, via the Lower Bowl (West Side). Skiers and Riders will be directed to the West Side and lift tickets will be...
Guide Dogs for the Blind Hosts Virtual Holiday Celebration
Portland, OR. Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) hosted a Virtual Holiday Celebration on December 6th. The event featured stories of GDB’s canine teams across the country. Through the event, $400,000 was raised for the non-profit. Supporters who missed the celebration can...
St. Mary’s Academy Virtual Food For Thought Benefit Raises $500,000
Portland, OR. St. Mary’s Academy raised $500,000 during its 27th annual Food for Thought fundraiser. Due to COVID-19, this is the first time the fundraiser has gone virtual in order to help support financial aid access for its students. More than 800 guests from...
Nonprofits Count on Year-End Giving to Help Needy People Survive the Pandemic
Portland, OR. Local families are in need of help after a year of unprecedented challenges. Pacific Northwest communities have supported causes like Black Lives Matter, record-breaking fundraising for political parties, and support for small businesses forced to close...
Feral Cat Coalition Leads “Season’s Feedings” Holiday Cat Food Drive
Portland, OR. Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon (FCCO) has launched its annual Season’s Feedings Holiday Cat Food Drive. The food gathered during the drive goes to feral cat caregivers to help feed their feral cats and organizers say the need this year is greater than...
Red Cross Blood Donors Can Learn if They Have COVID-19 Antibodies
Portland, OR. The American Red Cross tests every blood donation for a variety of infections. All blood, platelet, and plasma donations are tested for COVID-19 antibodies. Will the antibody test become an incentive for people to give blood? The Red Cross hopes so. The...
First Tech Federal Credit Union Awards Nearly $200,000 to 17 Oregon Nonprofits
Hillsboro, OR. First Tech Federal Credit Union is awarding more than $419,000 in grants to 40 nonprofit organizations in Washington, Oregon, and California. In Oregon, First Tech awarded $195,500 to 17 community organizations. "Hunger isn't just a lone empty belly;...
