COMING UP
June is Second Most Popular Month for Charitable Giving
Portland, OR. While December continues to be the largest month for charitable giving, 2018 gave way to the biggest shift in distribution across other months. In 2017, approximately 18.2% of giving took place in December and this shifted to 17% in 2018, according to a...
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities Available Now
Portland, OR. Have you been looking for a way to volunteer your time to help alleviate suffering during the COVID-19 crisis? Well, we’ve got some great ideas to share. You can learn about both remote and on-site volunteer options at the website: VolunteerMatch. Get...
FALL PREVIEW: Pacific Pug Rescue to Host “Pints for Pugs” Fundraiser
Portland, OR. Grab your pug and head to the Civic Taproom and Bottle Shop near Providence Park on Saturday, September 14th. The taproom will donate one dollar for every pint sold to the Pacific Pug Rescue. The fundraiser is for those 21 and over, and will support the...
FALL PREVIEW: AbilityAware Awards Will Honor Outstanding Businesses
FALL PREVIEW: Portland, OR. United Cerebral Palsy of Oregon & SW Washington (UCP) will honor business leaders committed to employing Oregonians who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities. Supporters are gearing up for a special recognition happy...
NEWS
The Standard’s Employee Giving Campaign Raises $5.6 Million for Nonprofits and Schools
Portland, OR. During the 2021 Employee Giving Campaign, current and retired employees at Standard Insurance Company (The Standard) pledged $1.9 million benefiting more than 2,200 schools and nonprofit organizations including the Oregon Humane Society. After a...
Schedule Announced for Opening of Patricia Reser Center for the Arts
Beaverton,OR. Patricia Reser Center for the Arts has unveiled its opening season, and announced a March grand opening week of events. Members of the media were given a sneak-peek tour of the facility as it nears completion. The opening week will begin with a...
Freeze the Day! Oregon Historical Society Offers A History of Winter Sports
Portland, OR. The Oregon Historical Society’s original exhibition, Freeze the Day! A History of Winter Sports in Oregon shares stories from across the state and illustrates the emotional draw of winter sports that Oregonians have enjoyed for generations. Oregon’s...
Over $1 Million in Funding Donated to Support Nonprofits and Tribal Art Programs
Portland, OR. An arts funding gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has given some local cultural organizations a boost, like the Columbia River Institute for Indigenous Development (CRÍID), seen above. The Oregon Community Foundation’s Arts and Culture Recovery...
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...
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...
LIFESTYLE
PREVIEW: Northwest Film Center to Host 43rd Portland International Film Festival
Portland, OR. The Northwest Film Center will showcase and celebrate its 43rd international and regional storytelling through film. The 10-day festival will take place on March 6-15, 2020 at various locations. Some goals of the Portland International Film Festival...
Adventist Health Unites Communities in Annual Celebration of Thanksgiving Concert
Portland, OR. Nearly 2,000 people filled New Hope Church in Happy Valley, Oregon, on November 23rd. The community came together for a free concert supporting local community aid organizations. Adventist Health Portland presented its annual Celebration of Thanksgiving...
Oregon Humane Society Receives $107,500 Grant from PetSmart Charities to Support Second Chance Program
Portland, OR. The Oregon Humane Society was granted $107,500 from PetSmart Charities on November 18th. This money is earmarked for the Oregon Humane Society's Second Chance Program. The program was created to help other overflowing shelters move animals to communities...
NEWS
Randall Children’s Hospital Foundation Raises Over $370,000
Portland, OR. A virtual event for Randall Children's Hospital on October 22nd raised over $370,000. "An Evening to Celebrate Kids" was the 5th annual benefit. Presenting sponsor was Pacific Office Automation. Located in North Portland, Randall Children's Hospital at...
De La Salle North Catholic High School Hosts In-Person Benefit and Raises $602,000
Portland, OR. De La Salle North Catholic High School (DLSNC) held an in-person fundraiser by following Covid-19 protocols. The benefit drew 250 supporters and raised $602,000. Ed Maletis and his wife, Board Member Cyndy Maletis, posed for a photo with VP for...
Howloween Offers Treats for Kids and Pumpkins for Oregon Zoo Animals
Portland, OR. This Red Panda is one of many animals that had a chance to play with pumpkins this October at the Oregon Zoo. The zoo is also encouraging parents to bring their costumed kids to 'Howloween' for treats and fun. The zoo provides a safe setting for this...
INCIGHT Virtual Gala Raises $130,000 to Help Encourage People with Disabilities
Portland, OR. The theme for the October 16th virtual benefit, “Weathering the Storm” addressed the challenges many have faced navigating the pandemic. INCIGHT navigated its own rough waters during the past 18 months and yet the nonprofit stayed buoyant. Dan Friess and...
Portland Opera Opens 58th Season with Puccini’s Grand Masterpiece Tosca
Portland, OR. Portland Opera is celebrating a return to in-person performances with three performances of Puccini’s grand opera Tosca at the Keller Auditorium. The performances of Tosca are on October 29th, 31st, and November 6th. "We are over the moon to be returning...
Grand Ronde to Receive $2 Million in Federal Funds for Willamette Falls Redevelopment
Grand Ronde, OR. The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde redevelopment project at Willamette Falls is slated to receive $2 million in federal funding toward infrastructure improvements at the former site of the Blue Heron paper mill. The news comes out of U.S. Senator...
De La Salle North Catholic High School Opens New Facility
Portland, OR. Over 150 guests gathered to cut the ribbon and officially open the new De La Salle North Catholic High School. The school is located at 4300 NE Killingsworth Street in Northeast Portland. The new facility includes state-of-the-art science labs, a visual...
New Athletic Facility Shines at the Oregon Episcopal School ‘Ties & Tennies’ Donor Event
Portland, OR. 170 supporters attended the Oregon Episcopal School (OES) 'Ties & Tennies' event on October 16th. The celebration, held in an outdoor tent, was designed to thank the school’s major donors, particularly supporters of the expanded and remodeled 42,000...
Pandemic Challenges Force Nonprofit Living Yoga to Close Doors After 24 Years of Service
Portland, OR. The Living Yoga’s Board of Directors announced the nonprofit will stop providing services as of November 12th. Living Yoga began offering trauma-informed yoga to incarcerated in 1998. An announcement noted, "Due to the ongoing pandemic, we have...
Albertina Kerr Raises $10,000 With Help of Social Media Campaign
Portland, OR. Albertina Kerr worked with Durham & Bates Insurance to raise money and awareness for the nonprofit's work helping children and teens struggling with their mental well-being. The insurance company offered $5,000 with a chance to double it if 500...
