COMING UP
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...
‘Hope Reigns’ as Rose Festival Gears Up for Second Scaled-Down Year
Portland, OR. The theme for this year's festival is 'Hope Reigns' and organizers are encouraging local businesses to decorate their buildings and storefronts. It's the second year with modified activities. In 2020 some aspects of the festival were similar to the past,...
NEWS
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...
Special Olympics Oregon Raises Over $99,000 With Online Celebration
Portland, OR. Special Olympics Oregon (SOOR) held its 'Breakfast of Champions' on October 13th. Money raised will support Special Olympic athletes’ participation in programs such as Unified Champion Schools, athletic events across the state, access to wellness...
Marie Lamfrom Foundation Awards $1 Million to Women in STEM Initiative
Portland, OR. The Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation has awarded more than $1,000,000 in grants to eight Oregon and Washington state nonprofits. Those selected, "are celebrating, promoting, advancing, and encouraging women’s participation and leadership in science,...
Thayer Family Foundation Raises $535,000 to Help House Veterans
West Linn, OR. The Thayer Family Foundation held its official launch party and fundraiser on September 11th at Mike and Kristy Thayer’s Pete’s Mountain Vineyard and Winery. At the event, Tommy Thayer (Board President) & Amy Maxwell (Board Member) helped auction...
Rappel for a Reason Raises $120,000 to Support Youth Mentorship
Portland, OR. Sixty people went “over the edge” and rappelled down the Black Box, 200 SW Market Street, to raise vital funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS). First up, On September 24, local celebrities, including Chef Gabriel Rucker and Blaze, the Portland Trail...
Portland YouthBuilders Raises $120,000 With Big Search Party
Portland, OR. Portland YouthBuilders (PYB) hosted its second virtual scavenger called the 'Big Search Party.' It was a three-day fundraising campaign, and a virtual scavenger hunt to raise funds to support its mission and goals as an organization. About 100 supporters...
Golfers Raise $122,000 for Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center at 27th Annual Tournament
Gresham, OR. Medical professionals at Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center are thanking donors and sponsors for $122,000 raised in support the expansion of cardiac services. The 27th annual Drive Benefit Golf Tournament presented by Pacific Office Automation was held at...
COMING UP
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...
LIFESTYLE
Oregon Nonprofit Helps Foodies Find Local Farmers’ Markets
Lake Oswego, OR. Saturdays through Oct. 2nd you'll find thousands of locals meeting their favorite farmers in Millennium Plaza Park. The Lake Oswego Farmers' Market is one of 123 farmers' markets operating throughout the state, and each has its own local flavor. The...
Bumble’s ‘Summer of Love’ Survey Find Desire for Vaccinated Partners
Lifestyle Story: Portland, OR. Bumble recently conducted research on how the pandemic has changed dating as singles head into the 'summer of love.' The women-first dating app and social networking platform, is revealing how the pandemic has shaped the way that single...
Brown Hope & Black Resilience Fund Provide Direct Mutual Aid To Portland BIPOC
Portland, OR. As mutual aid organizations all over Portland have arisen in response to the Black Lives Matter protests, nationwide police brutality, and the growing awareness of social justice activism, Brown Hope has taken strides in mutual aid efforts for Portland...
NEWS
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...
Special Olympics Oregon Raises Over $99,000 With Online Celebration
Portland, OR. Special Olympics Oregon (SOOR) held its 'Breakfast of Champions' on October 13th. Money raised will support Special Olympic athletes’ participation in programs such as Unified Champion Schools, athletic events across the state, access to wellness...
Marie Lamfrom Foundation Awards $1 Million to Women in STEM Initiative
Portland, OR. The Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation has awarded more than $1,000,000 in grants to eight Oregon and Washington state nonprofits. Those selected, "are celebrating, promoting, advancing, and encouraging women’s participation and leadership in science,...
Thayer Family Foundation Raises $535,000 to Help House Veterans
West Linn, OR. The Thayer Family Foundation held its official launch party and fundraiser on September 11th at Mike and Kristy Thayer’s Pete’s Mountain Vineyard and Winery. At the event, Tommy Thayer (Board President) & Amy Maxwell (Board Member) helped auction...
Rappel for a Reason Raises $120,000 to Support Youth Mentorship
Portland, OR. Sixty people went “over the edge” and rappelled down the Black Box, 200 SW Market Street, to raise vital funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS). First up, On September 24, local celebrities, including Chef Gabriel Rucker and Blaze, the Portland Trail...
Portland YouthBuilders Raises $120,000 With Big Search Party
Portland, OR. Portland YouthBuilders (PYB) hosted its second virtual scavenger called the 'Big Search Party.' It was a three-day fundraising campaign, and a virtual scavenger hunt to raise funds to support its mission and goals as an organization. About 100 supporters...
Golfers Raise $122,000 for Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center at 27th Annual Tournament
Gresham, OR. Medical professionals at Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center are thanking donors and sponsors for $122,000 raised in support the expansion of cardiac services. The 27th annual Drive Benefit Golf Tournament presented by Pacific Office Automation was held at...
Maurice Lucas Foundation’s Golf Tournament Raises $189,000 for Youth Programs
Aloha, OR. The 17th annual Celebrity Golf Invitational tournament, the Maurice Lucas Foundation raised $189,000 which is almost double last year’s total. The funds support academic and athletic programs for middle school through college students in the Portland area....
Give More 24! Donation Drive Raises $3.3 Million for Southwest Washington and Portland Area Nonprofits
Vancouver, WA. Organizers say the Give More 24! campaign surpassed their goal and raised $3.3 million. "By giving as one, on one day, we made a monumental difference...Together, we pushed the limits of generosity. It may have taken us to the limit (surpassing our goal...
Live Theater Returns to The Armory With Play About Life of Frida Kahlo
Portland, OR. Live theater returns to The Armory in October when Frida … A Self Portrait kicks off Portland Center Stage’s 2021-2022 season. Written and performed by Vanessa Severo, and directed by Joanie Schultz, Frida … A Self Portrait begins preview performances...
