COMING UP
Popular Portland Book Festival Turns Page and Plans to Go Online
Portland, OR. The Portland Book Festival will look different than the picture above this year. Book Lovers won't be crowding in to hear from noted authors as in the past. The literary staple of the Pacific Northwest since 2005 is changing its long-standing event from...
Compassion Connect Innovates to Attract Volunteers and Raise Funds During Pandemic
Portland, OR. Despite the challenges that have ensued in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, Compassion Connect has continued to provide resource connections and unite some churches that serve Portland neighborhoods. Thanks to the continued support of donors, the...
Architectural Heritage Center to Reopen With New Exhibit: “Darcelle XV at Home”
Portland, OR. The Architectural Heritage Center will be reopening on July 24th with an new exhibit called, “Darcelle XV at Home.” Many Portlander’s know Darcelle XV as the beloved “world's oldest working drag queen,” who has been a staple of the Portland LGBTQ+ and...
Latino Network Faces Increasing Need as it Gears Up for Annual Gala
Portland, OR. The Latino Network is gearing up for its big annual gala, Noche Bella (Beautiful Night), which is set to take place on Sept. 25th at 7:00 p.m. Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the event will be held virtually. The picture seen above was taken at an...
NEWS
Nonprofit Serving Homeless Youth Reboots Art Programs and Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Portland, OR. The nonprofit called p:ear is celebrating its 20th Anniversary and offering pre-pandemic mentoring services. Over the pandemic, the organization continued serving homeless youth with new programs including many outdoor activities. Since 2002, p:ear has...
Young Presidents’ Organization Offers Ideas to Help Nonprofits Through the Pandemic
Portland, OR. The nonprofit Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) brings executives and peers together to provide community and networking experiences. The organization is educating people about the importance of supporting local nonprofits, explaining, "As the...
Portland Winter Light Festival Returns With More Offerings
Portland, OR. The Portland Winter Light Festival (PDXWLF) kicked off its biggest festival to date with a full roster of over 100 works of art. It's running through February 12th at dozens of locations throughout Portland. (Here's a link to an interactive Google map to...
Meals on Wheels People Plans In-Person Fundraising Walk
Portland, OR. Stride for Seniors is back in-person at Portland International Raceway on April 16th, 2022. Stride for Seniors is a family-friendly 1.9-mile walk to raise money to support homebound seniors experiencing food insecurity and social isolation. Last year the...
Rose Festival Plans a Return to Normal with Rose City Reunion
Portland, OR. After two years of virtual and porch-side events, the Rose Festival will be returning to in-person events for 2022. The Portland Rose Festival has announced that many of the signature events, including CityFair, the Grand Floral Parade, and the Starlight...
Literary Arts Resumes In-Person Lectures
Portland, OR. After two years online, the Portland Arts & Lectures series resumed in-person events on January 27th. Author Cathy Park Hong was featured at a Literary Arts lecture held at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Cathy Park Hong was born to Korean...
Oregon Ballet Theatre Fans Will Sink Their Teeth into Dracula
Portland, OR. Oregon Ballet Theater (OBT) has announced it will take a uniquely Portland approach to the month of love with the premiere of Ben Stevenson’s Dracula. It's based on Bram Stoker’s 1897 gothic novel of the same title. (Photo credit, Kat Luber courtesy...
COMING UP
Howloween at the Oregon Zoo Offers Perfectly Spooky Stroll
Portland, OR. For many families, the current pandemic has made trick-or-treating impossible, but that doesn't mean they can't get in the Halloween spirit like the ring-tailed lemur pictured above. During the Oregon Zoo's annual Howloween festivities, kids can show off...
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...
Union Gospel Mission Goes Mobile for Upcoming Operation Overcoat
Portland, OR. This year the Union Gospel Mission (UGM) will move its annual event - Operation Overcoat - "from one big downtown event, to distributing winter gear and meals all over the city in partnership with other non-profits and local churches," according to...
LIFESTYLE
Boating Sees Unprecedented Growth During COVID-19
A Lifestyle Story: Portland, OR. More sailboats and motor-yachts than usual are plying local waters. On the Willamette River, Jeff and Susan Lyon join Zach Francis and Amy Jeuck for a cruise, and it's part of a national trend. Coronavirus restrictions are limiting...
Pandemic Shakes Foundational Aspects of Luxury-Goods Industry
Portland, OR. A lifestyle story: With crowded stores becoming more of a distant memory since the COVID-19 crisis, some financial analysts are evaluating the impact on luxury goods. A team from the consulting firm McKinsey & Company offered research material about...
Oregon Golf Association Sees Uptick in Play During COVID-19
Woodburn, OR. "We have definitely seen an uptick on rounds of golf played since the pandemic began," says Chief Executive Officer of the nonprofit Oregon Golf Association, Barb Trammell. "The OGA Golf Course here in Woodburn - which is home to our offices - has...
NEWS
Oregonians Urged to Flatten the Curve by Masking, Refraining From Indoor Gatherings
Portland, OR. An updated projection continues to show the number of Oregonians hospitalized with COVID-19 will well exceed the previous pandemic peak from the delta surge in September, according to a new projection from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)....
Portland Society Page Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Top Ten Stories of 2021
Portland, OR. A message from Editor, Elisa Klein. Portland Society Page is marking its tenth-anniversary publishing nonprofit news for free! 2,217 articles later, we're still going strong with thousands of weekly readers. We've also launched society page websites in...
Critters Make Merry at Pittock Mansion for Christmas
Portland, OR. A holiday exhibit called 'Critters Make Merry' is on view now through January 4th at the Pittock Mansion. One room, seen above, is called Festive Flamingos. It was decorated by Dani Christine and Beth Clark. From reindeer and polar bears to lions and...
29th Annual Safeway Winter Wonderland Light Display Benefits Sunshine Division
Portland, OR. Recognized throughout the Pacific Northwest as one of the “Largest Holiday Light Shows West of the Mississippi," the 29th annual Safeway Winter Wonderland features colorful light displays around every corner. All proceeds from the event benefit Sunshine...
Project Lemonade Makes The Holidays Merry for Local Foster Kids
Portland, OR. For the second year in a row, Project Lemonade is partnering with the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) in Multnomah County to host a Toys for Tots holiday shop experience for foster families in need. The nonprofit collected gifts for teens this...
Oregon Jewish Community Foundation Names a New Leader for the Future
Portland, OR. The Oregon Jewish Community Foundation (OJCF) announced that David Forman has been named President and CEO of the organization, effective January 1, 2022. Forman was selected after a nationwide search. He currently sits on the OJCF Executive Committee....
Jeff Bezos’ ‘Day 1 Families’ Fund Gives $2.5 Million to Portland Homeless Family Solutions
Portland, OR. Jeff Bezos’ Day 1 Families Fund is handing out over $96 million to nonprofits providing services to homeless families. 2021 recipients include 32 organizations in 21 states, including a nonprofit in the Portland area. Portland Homeless Family Solutions...
Portland Backpack Raises $75,000 With Virtual Benefit
Portland, OR. Groups small and large gathered to participate in Portland Backpack's "Backpacking Around Portland" virtual event on November 10th. Portland Backpack provides weekend meal sacks to Portland Public Elementary School students who rely on free school meals....
Bank of America Awards $1.4 Million to Nonprofits in 2021
Portland, OR. Bank of America provided $1,481,114 in grants in 2021 to more than 60 nonprofits in the region. The funds support career development, housing security, food security, education, and services supporting economic mobility for individuals and families and...
Toy and Joy Makers’ Annual Holiday Toy Drive Helps Families
Portland, OR. For over 100 years, Toy and Joy Makers has promoted the spirit of helping children and their families during the holiday season. Last year the organization provided toys to 7,529 children. The annual toy drive was founded by the Portland Fire &...
