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Volunteers Spring into Action During National Volunteer Month
Portland, OR. April is National Volunteer Month and it's an ideal time to renew and refresh a commitment to volunteering, especially virtual volunteering. Organizations like Hands-on Greater Portland of the United Way of the Willamette Valley have virtual...
National Pet Day Highlights Joys of Having Animal Friends
Portland, OR. This year, National Pet Day is on Sunday, April 11th, 2021. Whether you have a dog, cat, bird, fish, horse, rabbit, chicken, snake, hamster, or any other pet, you can celebrate the special day. National Pet Day was established in 2006 by animal welfare...
Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation on Track to Grant $9 Million in 2021
Portland, OR. The Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation is announcing a significant increase in funds that will be distributed to nonprofits throughout Oregon and Washington. The foundation, founded by Dave and Sally Bany in 1998, is named for Sally’s grandmother, Marie...
Virtual Benefit Featuring NPR Star Raises $533,000 to Support Cedar Sinai Park
Portland, OR. “Heart Is Where The Home Is" was the theme for a recent Cedar Sinai Park virtual benefit which raised over $533,000 to support local seniors. Ari Shapiro, one of the hosts of NPR’s All Things Considered, served as the benefit’s emcee on March 13th. The...
SOLVE Gears up for Earth Day and Oregon Spring Cleanup
Portland, OR. SOLVE volunteers are picking up trash in downtown Portland. The nonprofit is also gearing up for Earth day. The theme for Earth Day 2021 is Restore Our Earth, which focuses on natural processes, emerging green technologies, and innovative thinking. More...
Assistance League of Greater Portland Benefit Raises $68,000
Beaverton, OR. The Assistance League of Greater Portland held a "No Fooling Fundraiser" on March 31st. Assistance League Board Members Janice Cushman and Mary Johnson helped promote the event. With the cancellation of the nonprofit's annual in-person benefit for a...
Top Chef TV Show Turns Up the Heat in Portland
A Lifestyle story: The television show, Top Chef is back with its 18th season and this year features Portland, Oregon. The episodes air on Thursday nights on Bravo. Contestants also visit some of Oregon's most famous locations, including the Hood River Fruit Loop and...
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46th Earth Day Channels Human Energy Toward Environmental Issues
Portland, April 22nd, 2016. Thousands of Portland-area environmentalist rolled up their sleeves to plant trees, pick up trash and celebrate mother earth. Since 1970, Earth Day, has honored sustainable programs and this year Dozens of local organizations joined in the...
Social Media Brings Queens and Presidents to Your Fingertips
April 23rd, 2016. It's the adorable photo capturing world-wide attention and oohs and aahs: Prince George staying up 15 minutes past his bedtime to meet the Obamas in his robe. Such photos are yours for the viewing online. It used to be that if you wanted to see the...
36th Trillium Festival Draws Nature Lovers to Tryon Creek State Park
Portland, April 3rd, 2016. The annual Trillium Festival, organized by The Friends of Tryon Creek State park, drew a big crowd. This year, visitors learned more about restoring native wildlife habitat in their own back yard. A special program provides assistance and...
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Northwest Film Center Launches New Platform
Portland, OR. Northwest Film Center is launching a platform called Co:Laboratory. It offers both online and in-person opportunities for people who want to keep their connection to the art world. With Co:Laboratory, art lovers can engage with others by exchanging ideas...
Portland Winter Light Festival Raises Funds for Brighter Nights Ahead
Portland, OR. The Portland Winter Light Festival (PDXWLF) is hosting a raffle to win a one-of-a-kind wood-burning fire pit designed by local artist and PDXWLF alum, David Bertman. Organizers say, "As we collectively turn inward and begin spending more time at home and...
De La Salle Fall Virtual Benefit Raises $408,505
Portland, OR. Over 104 tuned in for the De La Salle North Catholic (DLSNC) Fall Virtual Benefit Dinner and Auction on October 29th. The event raised $408,505 for the innovative high school on N. Fenwick Avenue in Portland. MC James Broadous II, DLSNC Vice Principal...
Literary Arts Puts Portland Book Festival Online
Portland, OR. For the past 35 years, Literary Arts has built a community around literature, books, and storytelling. A yearly highlight was the Portland Book Festival, pictured above. This year due to COVID-19 the nonprofit is moving its annual Portland Book Festival...
Denim & Diamonds Online Auction Raises $45k for Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center
Portland, OR. Legacy Mount Hood is expanding its cardiology services, including the construction of two cardiac catheterization suites for emergency care. To complement these new services, Mount Hood Medical Center Foundation has begun a three-year, $600,000 campaign...
Portland Opera Announces Reimagined 2020/21 Season
Portland, OR. Portland Opera announced its plans for the remainder of the 2020/21 season. The Opera's pivot will feature a series of virtual recitals from the company’s artistic home in Southeast Portland, an outdoor opera experience, and productions broadcast via the...
Portland Art Museum Continues Providing Inspiration During Pandemic
Portland, OR. "Art, music, dance, literature are crucial to our lives and to our very survival. It’s the soul of a nation. It’s the way that we come to know the world around us and ourselves.” That's the message from Carrie Mae Weems, an acclaimed artist who was just...
Benefit for Children’s Institute Raises a Record $270,000
Portland, OR. An annual fundraiser called “Impact Oregon’s Future” raised a record $270,000 for the Children’s Institute. Marta and Ken Thasher (above) celebrated Ken receiving the Children's Institute's 2020 Alexander Award for his long-standing passion is to make a...
Write Around Portland Amplifying Voices of the Community
Portland, OR. Write Around Portland virtually hosted its annual event Raise Your Pen, on October 8th. The event was emceed by Slam Poet and Write Around Portland board member Marisol Tawadros and personal work was shared by five Write Around Portland writers. Through...
Pittock Mansion Christmas Display Showcases “Critters Making Merry”
Portland, OR. The Pittock Mansion is open for visitors and volunteers are planning for the annual Christmas celebration. It will feature, "The wonderful world of animals" with this year's theme Critters Make Merry. From reindeer and polar bears to lions and mice and a...
