#OregoniansGive Raises $1.5 Million for Local Nonprofit on “Give Tuesday”
Portland, OR. The results are in and some local nonprofits, like B’nai B’rith Camp, are cheering. #OregoniansGive raised $1,543,163 on Tuesday, Nov. 29th. There were 5,908 donors and 12,680 gifts which will benefit 190 nonprofits. #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving.
Here’s a list of some of the top local charities:
MOST RAISED
- 1. B’nai B’rith Camp $45,797.00
- 2. Benton Community Foundation $20,645.00
- 3. Oregon Coast Aquarium $16,330.00
- 4. Northwest Children’s Theater and School $12,692.00
- 5. Lewis & Clark Montessori Charter School $10,681.51
- 6. Portland Jobs with Justice $9,105.00
- 7. Friends of the Children – Portland $8,565.00
- 8. Passion Impact $7,025.00
- 9. The First Tee of Greater Portland/The Children’s Course $6,920.00
- 10. KIDS Center $5,835.00
Click here to see results for every organization!
The Oregon Coast Aquarium was a big winner.
Northwest Children’s Theater and School had the fourth most donations. (THE JUNGLE BOOK Directed by Sarah Jane Hardy. Produced by Northwest Children’s Theater and School. PHOTO BY: David Kinder)
Friends of the Children raised $8,565.00.
Portland Opera raised $5,600.00.
DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital raised
$2,940.00.
Upcoming Giving Tuesday Dates
2017: November 28, 2017
2018: November 27, 2018
