COMING UP
Plans Set for New Oregon 2020 Lunar New Year Celebration
Portland, OR. Chinese Friendship Association of Portland (CFAP) is a non-profit organization, serving the local community. CFAP organizes multiple education and culture-focused events all year long, with their most popular event being the annual Lunar New Year (LNY)...
Local JDRF Poised to Celebrate “25 Years Strong” in Bold Ways
Portland, OR. "JDRF is the world’s largest nonprofit funder of type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our focus is on finding a cure; until we do, the advancements we’re making every day ease the burden of those living with the disease." That's the message the JDRF of...
Girl Scouts of Oregon Work to Educate Scouts about Women’s Rights
Portland, Or. The Girl Scouts of Oregon and SW Washington are working hard to help shape America's future leaders. Now leaders say they could use your help with their year-end giving campaign. They need funding for programs like the organization's upcoming annual...
Coming Up: William Temple House Selected as Christmas Ships Featured Charity
Portland, OR. Would you like to join the parade of giving this December? William Temple House was selected by the Christmas Ships organization as its 2019 charity and you can help the organization as well. At two Christmas Ship Meet & Greet events you can bring...
Oregon Humane Society Seeks Heroes to Honor
Portland, OR. The Oregon Humane Society (OHS) is now accepting nominations for animal heroes and heroic humans who have had a positive impact on the lives of animals. They will be honored at the OHS Heroes Luncheon on February 20th, 2020 in downtown Portland. Do you...
FALL PREVIEW: Diamonds & Denim Theme Will Sparkle at INCIGHT Gala
Portland, OR. The INCIGHT Gala is coming up on Saturday, October 5th at the Sentinel Hotel. Diamonds and Denim is the theme, so organizers encourage guests to feel comfortable wearing gala attire from both ends of the spectrum. They promise, "a night of luxury and...
FALL PREVIEW: RMHC’s Hearts & Hands Gala to Raise Much Needed Funds for Seriously Ill Children
Portland OR. RMHC supporters want you to join them for the Hearts & Hands Gala coming up on October 5th! It's the biggest benefit of the year for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon & SW Washington. The event will be held at The Nines (at 525 SW...
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...
FALL PREVIEW: Portland Fashion Week Becomes Nonprofit and Vows to “Keep Portland Pretty”
FALL PREVIEW: Portland Fashion Week will hit the runway October 2nd through 6th. The event features sustainable fashion and will take place at the Old Church Concert Hall in downtown Portland. Fiona Foulk, Executive Producer Portland Fashion Week (PFW) also announced...
NEWS
$350,000 Grant from Bill & Melinda Gates Helps Portland Based Nonprofit
Portland, OR. Medical Teams International received a $350,000 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to increase access to life-saving primary healthcare services for 120,000 Venezuelan migrants living now in Santa Marta, Colombia. Bill and Melinda Gates,...
Portland Children’s Museum Launches Safety Campaign to Honor Co-Worker
Portland, OR. The Portland Children’s Museum is remembering coworker, Leslie Schmadeke, who was hit and killed by a driver on Tualatin-Valley Highway on January 14th. Museum administers say, "Our staff & visitors mourn the loss of beloved Museum Experience...
1,500 Local Volunteers Set to Honor Dr. King’s Legacy During Weekend of Service
Portland, OR. United Way of the Columbia-Willamette has nearly 1,500 volunteer opportunities across 60 community projects as part of the 13th Annual MLK Weekend of Service. Click here for a link to a list of volunteer options from Hands-on Greater Portland. “Dr....
Plans Set for New Oregon 2020 Lunar New Year Celebration
Portland, OR. Chinese Friendship Association of Portland (CFAP) is a non-profit organization, serving the local community. CFAP organizes multiple education and culture-focused events all year long, with their most popular event being the annual Lunar New Year (LNY)...
Project Helps Save Portland’s African-American Historical Structures From Demolition
Portland, Or. The Architectural Heritage Center announced an important update on a project that leaders say will protect culturally significant and historic structures within Portland's African-American community from demolition. The Architectural Heritage Center has...
Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Rework Plans for Willamette Falls Riverwalk
Oregon City, OR. There's an update on the plans for a special Riverwalk along the Willamette Falls in Oregon City. Details were provided by Andrew Mason, the Executive Director of the Willamette Falls Trust. He explained that when the Confederated Tribes of the Grand...
First Tech Federal Credit Union Donates Over $200,000 Supporting Nonprofits in the Northwest and California
Portland, OR. The Oregon Food Bank was one of six Oregon nonprofits that benefited from the generosity of First Tech Federal Credit Union. Members, employees and the community came together for the annual signature ‘Season of Giving’ campaign in December. First Tech...
COMING UP
Plans Set for New Oregon 2020 Lunar New Year Celebration
Portland, OR. Chinese Friendship Association of Portland (CFAP) is a non-profit organization, serving the local community. CFAP organizes multiple education and culture-focused events all year long, with their most popular event being the annual Lunar New Year (LNY)...
Local JDRF Poised to Celebrate “25 Years Strong” in Bold Ways
Portland, OR. "JDRF is the world’s largest nonprofit funder of type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our focus is on finding a cure; until we do, the advancements we’re making every day ease the burden of those living with the disease." That's the message the JDRF of...
Girl Scouts of Oregon Work to Educate Scouts about Women’s Rights
Portland, Or. The Girl Scouts of Oregon and SW Washington are working hard to help shape America's future leaders. Now leaders say they could use your help with their year-end giving campaign. They need funding for programs like the organization's upcoming annual...
Coming Up: William Temple House Selected as Christmas Ships Featured Charity
Portland, OR. Would you like to join the parade of giving this December? William Temple House was selected by the Christmas Ships organization as its 2019 charity and you can help the organization as well. At two Christmas Ship Meet & Greet events you can bring...
Oregon Humane Society Seeks Heroes to Honor
Portland, OR. The Oregon Humane Society (OHS) is now accepting nominations for animal heroes and heroic humans who have had a positive impact on the lives of animals. They will be honored at the OHS Heroes Luncheon on February 20th, 2020 in downtown Portland. Do you...
FALL PREVIEW: Diamonds & Denim Theme Will Sparkle at INCIGHT Gala
Portland, OR. The INCIGHT Gala is coming up on Saturday, October 5th at the Sentinel Hotel. Diamonds and Denim is the theme, so organizers encourage guests to feel comfortable wearing gala attire from both ends of the spectrum. They promise, "a night of luxury and...
FALL PREVIEW: RMHC’s Hearts & Hands Gala to Raise Much Needed Funds for Seriously Ill Children
Portland OR. RMHC supporters want you to join them for the Hearts & Hands Gala coming up on October 5th! It's the biggest benefit of the year for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon & SW Washington. The event will be held at The Nines (at 525 SW...
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...
FALL PREVIEW: Portland Fashion Week Becomes Nonprofit and Vows to “Keep Portland Pretty”
FALL PREVIEW: Portland Fashion Week will hit the runway October 2nd through 6th. The event features sustainable fashion and will take place at the Old Church Concert Hall in downtown Portland. Fiona Foulk, Executive Producer Portland Fashion Week (PFW) also announced...
LIFESTYLE
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
$350,000 Grant from Bill & Melinda Gates Helps Portland Based Nonprofit
Portland, OR. Medical Teams International received a $350,000 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to increase access to life-saving primary healthcare services for 120,000 Venezuelan migrants living now in Santa Marta, Colombia. Bill and Melinda Gates,...
Portland Children’s Museum Launches Safety Campaign to Honor Co-Worker
Portland, OR. The Portland Children’s Museum is remembering coworker, Leslie Schmadeke, who was hit and killed by a driver on Tualatin-Valley Highway on January 14th. Museum administers say, "Our staff & visitors mourn the loss of beloved Museum Experience...
1,500 Local Volunteers Set to Honor Dr. King’s Legacy During Weekend of Service
Portland, OR. United Way of the Columbia-Willamette has nearly 1,500 volunteer opportunities across 60 community projects as part of the 13th Annual MLK Weekend of Service. Click here for a link to a list of volunteer options from Hands-on Greater Portland. “Dr....
Plans Set for New Oregon 2020 Lunar New Year Celebration
Portland, OR. Chinese Friendship Association of Portland (CFAP) is a non-profit organization, serving the local community. CFAP organizes multiple education and culture-focused events all year long, with their most popular event being the annual Lunar New Year (LNY)...
Project Helps Save Portland’s African-American Historical Structures From Demolition
Portland, Or. The Architectural Heritage Center announced an important update on a project that leaders say will protect culturally significant and historic structures within Portland's African-American community from demolition. The Architectural Heritage Center has...
Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Rework Plans for Willamette Falls Riverwalk
Oregon City, OR. There's an update on the plans for a special Riverwalk along the Willamette Falls in Oregon City. Details were provided by Andrew Mason, the Executive Director of the Willamette Falls Trust. He explained that when the Confederated Tribes of the Grand...
First Tech Federal Credit Union Donates Over $200,000 Supporting Nonprofits in the Northwest and California
Portland, OR. The Oregon Food Bank was one of six Oregon nonprofits that benefited from the generosity of First Tech Federal Credit Union. Members, employees and the community came together for the annual signature ‘Season of Giving’ campaign in December. First Tech...
The Children’s Course and First Tee of Greater Portland Make Big Strides
Gladstone, OR. The Children's Course golf program is growing and offering more opportunities for at-risk kids. Construction is underway on a new learning center which will expand after-school mentoring services to underprivileged kids who love golf. The Executive...
New Artist Renderings of Former Wapato Facility Show Promise
Portland, OR. These are the renderings for plans to turn the Wapato facility into a place called the Bybee Lakes Hope Center (BLHC). Owner, Jordan Schnitzer and the nonprofit Helping Hands Reentry Outreach Centers are hoping to transform the never-occupied, 155,000...
Top Ten Portland Society Page Stories of 2019 Feature Variety of Local Nonprofits
Portland, OR. What a year! PortlandSocietyPage.com has featured over 500 local nonprofits in 2019. Those admirable organizations have raised millions of dollars for worthy beneficiaries. It's our privilege to be the top nonprofit news resource for local charities and...
