COMING UP
OSU President’s Dinner Honors Major Donors With Hybrid Event
Portland, OR. Oregon State University supporters celebrated the impact of philanthropy at the President’s Dinner on October 26th. It was a multi-access event for 150 in-person guests at the Portland Art Museum and additional 200 participants online. Alumni emcees...
Autism Society of Oregon Holds In-Person Fundraising Walk
Portland, OR. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic prompted the Autism Society of Oregon (ASO) to shift towards a virtual walk fundraiser rather than their standard in-person event. This year the organization is back in full swing for its annual Autism Walk fundraiser at...
Feral Cat Coalition Holds Showcase of Kitty-Friendly Outdoor Play Enclosures
Portland, OR. The Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon (FCCO) is holding its ninth-annual "Catio" Tour in September. "Catio" is a portmanteau of "cat" and "patio," which describes outdoor enclosures for pet cats to climb and play in safely, without risk of the animal...
The Green Light for In-Person Concerts is Music to the Ears of Local Nonprofit
Portland, OR. As Oregon reopens, one activity Oregonians are eagerly anticipating is the return of concerts and live music. The Portland nonprofit, Friends of Noise is a local organization making a return of live music possible, and accessible for anybody who wants...
NEWS
INCIGHT’s Virtual Gala Raises $125,000 to Support People Experiencing Disabilities
Portland, OR. “Staying in the Game” was the theme of INCIGHT’s virtual gala, which raised $125,000. KATU Sports Director Joe Becker and news anchor Steve Dunn (far right) helped INCIGHT co-founder Scott Hatley, and cameraman Judd Girard kick off the benefit. Founders...
Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest Creates Connections
Portland, OR. Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest (BBBS) raised $475,000 at its "Impact of a Connection" gala. After a two-year Covid-prompted hiatus, the benefit was held at The Redd on Salmon Street on September 22nd. It raised funds to create and support...
Together for ALS Gala Raises $360,000
Portland, OR. Community members gathered at the Oregon Convention Center for The ALS Association's Together for ALS Gala. Over 450 attendees joined the organization's first "in-person" gala event since 2019. 'Together for ALS' raised $360,000 to support families...
Firecracker Wiener Nationals Race Draws New Fans to Rockaway Beach
Rockaway Beach, OR. Rules for this race include, "no running alongside, throwing treats or toys, or creating a trail of bacon bits!" It was the 15th Annual Firecracker Wiener Nationals in Rockaway Beach. Organizers say the July 4th event drew more people and raised...
Home Builders Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Celebration Raises Over $400,000
West Linn, OR. The skies over Tumwater Vineyard cleared in time for party-goers celebrating Home Builders Foundation’s 25th Anniversary. The Building Hope Gala and Auction presented by California Closets on June 11th drew an enthusiastic crowd of over 300 people....
New Amaterra Winery Setting for New Mentoring Program Called SetPath
Portland, OR. Portland’s new Amaterra Winery was the setting for a new nonprofit called SetPath. The organization offers free life-planning and mentoring services to young adults. At its launch party on June 1st, about 50 local leaders sipped wine and enjoyed hors...
Local Girl Scouts Donate 30,000 Boxes of Cookies to Meals on Wheels People
Portland, OR. Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington have donated more than 30,000 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies for distribution to homebound seniors through Meals on Wheels People, more than doubling their total donation in 2021. On May 24th, local Girl Scouts...
COMING UP
Oregon Zoo Offers Two Experiences For ZooLights This Holiday Season
PORTLAND, OR. Whether you want to explore ZooLights from the comfort of your own car or walk around with your family and friends, Portland Zoo has an 'enLIGHTening' experience for you. ZooLights Walk Night allows you to walk through a display of more than 1.5 million...
Wy’East Mountain Academy Launches Financial Aid Program With Fundraiser
Portland, OR. Wy'East Mountain Academy is an outdoor-oriented, action sports academy designed to develop students in the classroom as well as in the outdoors. The organization is launching a nonprofit foundation to help offer financial aid to students who otherwise...
OSU President’s Dinner Honors Major Donors With Hybrid Event
Portland, OR. Oregon State University supporters celebrated the impact of philanthropy at the President’s Dinner on October 26th. It was a multi-access event for 150 in-person guests at the Portland Art Museum and additional 200 participants online. Alumni emcees...
LIFESTYLE
The Street Trust Hosts Virtual Benefit to Promote Active Lifestyles
Portland, OR. The Street Trust's annual fundraiser, Love In Motion, will look different this year from years past. The February 4th benefit will feature four local leaders sharing stories about what gets them moving. This event will be held virtually for the first...
Porsche and Audi Dealers Donate Over $17,000 to Dougy Center for Grieving Children
Portland, OR. As the toll of the worldwide pandemic climbs higher every day, so does the need for grief response and counseling for families. Porsche Beaverton and Audi Beaverton are helping the Dougy Center's grief counseling efforts by donating $17,100. The money...
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...
NEWS
Local Girl Scouts Donate 30,000 Boxes of Cookies to Meals on Wheels People
Portland, OR. Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington have donated more than 30,000 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies for distribution to homebound seniors through Meals on Wheels People, more than doubling their total donation in 2021. On May 24th, local Girl Scouts...
Junior League of Portland Holds Annual Celebration to Honor Leaders
Portland, OR. The Junior League of Portland celebrated women leaders at its Annual Luncheon at the Portland Golf Club after 2 years of being canceled due to the pandemic. The nonprofit organization gathered generations of women leaders to honor the significant...
Neighborhood House Raises Over $170,000 for Anti-Poverty Programs
Portland, OR. Neighborhood House hosted its 3rd annual 'Welcome Home Hour of Hope' Fundraiser on May 19th. This virtual event brought over 200 guests and sponsors together to support the organization's essential anti-poverty, equity-promoting services. Hosted by...
William Temple House Style & Sustainability Luncheon Raises Over $131,000
Portland, OR. William Temple House welcomed over 200 guests at its Style & Sustainability for Social Good Luncheon. The event featured thrift store shopping tips from local “Style Activist” Judith Rizzio and a fashion show demonstrating high-quality sustainable...
Patricia Reser Center for the Arts Announces Inaugural 2022-23 Season Reser Presents programming
Beaverton, OR. The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts (“The Reser”) announces its inaugural 2022-23 Reser Presents season, which includes an eclectic international mix of artists and performances. Pink Martini featuring China Forbes and Storm Large will open the...
Record-Breaking OMSI Gala Raises Over $1.1 Million
Portland, OR. More than 350 people attended the annual Oregon Museum of Science and Industry’s (OMSI) Gala on May 7th to support OMSI’s efforts to spread science education across the Pacific Northwest. David Lucas and Mike Richardson, seen above, enjoyed the cocktail...
Jesuit High School Benefit Raises $1.1 Million for Programs
Portland, OR. Jesuit High School's 54th annual Auction on May 7th had a Casino Night theme. Close to 600 guests, including parents, alumni, past parents, and friends of Jesuit, enjoyed the school's first in-person Auction since 2019. Casino Night was a...
Junior Achievement Celebrates Kidder Mathews Ribbon-Cutting at BizTown
Portland, OR. Junior Achievement volunteers like Olivia Arce and Genevieve Klein, seen above in green aprons, are helping kids get back to business after months of sitting idle due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Local leaders in Oregon and Southwest Washington said...
Constructing Hope Workforce Training Center Re-Opens Doors
Portland, OR. Constructing Hope is a nonprofit that trains low-income people to work in the construction industry. The organization hosted a Grand Re-opening on April 21st to showcase new additions that can accommodate larger classes and more job training options. The...
Portland Opera Announces 2022/23 Season
Portland, OR. Portland Opera’s 2022/23 season will feature the cultural touchstone Carmen. Maya Lahyani (seen above) will make her Portland Opera debut in the title role of Carmen. Also on the schedule, Thumbprint, a new opera inspired by the story of Mukhtar Mai, a...
