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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...
Portland Parks & Recreation Revives 2021 Summer Programming
Portland, OR. Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) will bring back programs including some Fitness in the Park classes as seen above. The city is restoring 2021 Summer programming and will be designing classes and events to meet public health regulations....
Doernbecher Halts Online Bidding for Nike Freestyle Benefit After $2 Million Bid
Portland, OR. Nike and OHSU Doernbecher are putting their annual benefit auction on hold while they vet some bidders. The 17th annual event called Virtually Freestyle was online. At one point, a shoe collector's site reported the pair shown above was selling for more...
University of Portland is the Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students
Portland, OR. The University of Portland (UP) is the top producer of Fulbright U.S. Students in the nation among master’s level institutions, according to an annual study just released by the Chronicle of Higher Education. UP ranks first nationally in Fulbright U.S....
Phil and Penny Knight Rank 4th in Nation for Charitable Donations in 2020
Beaverton, OR. Nike co-founder Phil Knight and his wife Penny ranked 4th nationally in philanthropic giving for 2020. The couple donated $1.37 billion in charitable gifts, according to a new report from the Chronicle of Philanthropy. The Chronicle reports the Knights...
Free Geek Needs Computers for People Still Struggling to Get Online for School and Vital Services
Portland, OR. The nonprofit that takes donated computers, removes all personal information, and gives them to needy people is working in overdrive. Free Geek helped to deliver computers to students at William Walker Elementary School as seen above. The nonprofit...
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Announces Combined Digital and Live Season for 2021
Ashland, OR. The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) announced the Festival’s 2021 season; it's an array of programming with digital and live productions. The combination of multi-format programming is evidence of OSF’s continued commitment to presenting world-class...
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Portland-Based Project Runway Winner Seth Aaron Does it Again in an All-Star Round
Portland, January 9th, 2014. "Winning this show is not about being on TV, it's about the future," local designer Seth Aaron said of his victory on Project Runway. " This is the best collection I've ever made." Project Runway season seven winner Seth Aaron Henderson...
First Thursday Harvest Abundant for Fall
Portland, September 5th, 2013. The Laura Russo Gallery was a hot spot for fall's First Thursday. Gallery owner, Martha Lee is featuring the work of Eric Stotik among others. For his latest exhibition, Eric Stotik spent the past two years creating a continuous painting...
A Lifestyle Report: Family Vacations in Las Vegas Can be Winners
Las Vegas, March 29th, 2013. Nearly 40 million people visit Las Vegas each year, according to the local Visitor's Bureau, and with thoughtful planning more families are finding unique activities to enjoy in and around the city. One outing kids and their parents rave...
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Oregon Nonprofits Face Huge Challenges Due to Pandemic
Portland, OR. Oregon nonprofits are facing some big obstacles because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nonprofits like Boy & Girls Club (seen above) are still serving kids in our area, but fundraising is tougher. Across Oregon, the nonprofit community is pulling together...
BACKBONES Advocates for Civic Engagement and Mental Health During COVID
Portland, OR. Unlike many nonprofits, online operations are no new challenge for BACKBONES. This organization provides support and education for people with spinal cord injury or disease (SCI/D). In-person meetups like that pictured above have been replaced by monthly...
Local Charities Respond to Growing Needs of Oregon Wildfire Victims
Portland, OR. Fires continue burning in Oregon and whole communities have been displaced. An estimated 40,000 people have been evacuated and remain displaced from their homes. As the state of Oregon faces wildfires and smoke threats many are asking what they can do to...
Netflix Film Explores How Social Media Exploits Users
Portland, OR. A new Netflix documentary called The Social Dilemma is exposing the consequences of our growing dependence on social media. Filmmakers explain that hidden artificial intelligence is hijacking our attention to the detriment of our health and wellbeing....
Lifestyle Report: Second Home Sales Soar During COVID-19
A Lifestyle Story: Portland, OR. The coronavirus is changing the way people live in many ways. With more families isolating together, many are craving more spaces outside of their primary residence where they can relax in places like Central Oregon. (The home above at...
Portland Virtual Autism Walk Raises Nearly $50,000
Portland, OR. The Autism Society of Oregon (ASO) virtual walk had over 400 participants and raised nearly $50,000 to fund ASO's programs throughout Oregon and SW Washington. The live-stream event was held on August 23rd. Families, individuals, and supporters walked or...
Harvard Business School Offers Tips to Keep Nonprofits Afloat During Pandemic
Portland, OR. The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in some very hard times for many of our local nonprofits; so much so that some may go under. According to the Harvard Business Review, "In the weeks and months ahead, nonprofits will need a major infusion of cash to...
Portland’s NAACP President Remains Optimistic About the Fight for Racial Justice
Portland, OR. The President of the Portland Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is feeling optimistic about the future of race relations in the Rose City. Rev. E. D. Mondainé, a renowned musician, and U.S. Army/Air Force...
Portland Opera Will Present a Free Virtual Concert
Portland, OR. Portland Opera has postponed operas like Tosca, (seen above) but it it will present An Evening with Portland Opera: A Free & Virtual Concert from Rose City. The online benefit concert will take place on Saturday, October 17th, at 7:30 PM, and will be...
New Avenues For Youth Shifts Towards Remote Model and Holds First Virtual Fundraiser
Portland, OR. New Avenues for Youth celebrated its annual Brews for Youths festival, but for the first time in its history, this fundraiser was held virtually. The benefit on July 25th, is one of many that have moved to an online platform due to COVID-19 pandemic. New...
