COMING UP
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...
Fall Preview Offering for Nonprofits
Portland, OR. Do you have an exciting nonprofit event coming up this fall? We'd like to help you spread the word. Contact Elisa at [email protected] PortlandSocietyPage.com is offering a very reasonable publicity package and here are the details: It's $50 dollars...
FALL PREVIEW: Bridge Meadows 14th Annual IMAGINE Fall Gala Has High Goals
Portland, OR. Bridge Meadows supporters are gearing up for a special evening on September 19th at the Hilton Hotel. It's the 14th annual IMAGINE Fall Auction & Gala. Portland favorite, KGW's Drew Carney and Benefit Auctions 360's Johnna Wells will co-host the...
Summer Whale Watching Week Spotlights Gray Whales Off Oregon Coast
Depoe Bay, OR. If you'd like to catch a glimpse of some of the largest animals on earth, you're in luck. A whale spotting program called, "Whale Watching Spoken Here" will take place last week of August through the first Monday in September. Volunteers will be...
FALL PREVIEW: Lan Su Chinese Garden to Sparkle Under the Moonlight
FALL PREVIEW: Portland, OR. Lan Su Chinese Garden supporters want you to join them on September 7th for a remarkable benefit called: Under the Moonlight. It's Lan Su’s premier fundraising event of the year. Click here for more information and tickets options. Here's...
NEWS
Santa Paws is Coming to Town and the Oregon Humane Society is Benefiting
Portland, OR. It's still over a month until Christmas, but Local Mud Bay pet stores have some special visitors. Eight Portland-area stores are offering pet owners keepsake pictures of dogs, cats, hamsters or other pets with Santa. All family members are also welcome....
10th Annual De La Salle North Catholic High School Benefit Raises $522,000
Portland, OR. "Reach for the Stars" was the theme of the 10th Annual De La Salle North Catholic High School Fall Benefit. The popular gala was held at the high school facility on North Fenwick Avenue and raised $522,000. Organizers thanked members of the Class of 2020...
Annual Partner with Edison Breakfast Raises $220,000 for Students with Learning Differences
Portland, OR. Edison High School welcomed 350 guests to the Oregon Zoo for its annual Partner with Edison Breakfast. Edison supporters Elizabeth Gewecke and Catherine Bekooy visited with Edison parent Diane Engelhard at the event. Guests heard from junior Grace...
Q Center’s Annual SHINE Brunch Raises $130,000 with 500 in Attendance
Portland, OR. Diverse communities came together for Q Center's annual SHINE brunch on November 3rd at the Portland Marriott Downtown. The Q Center's mission is to provide a space for togetherness, progress, and support people within the LGBTQ+ community. The annual...
Financial Beginnings Oregon and Portland Parks Foundation Split $400,000 Bank of America Grant
Portland, OR. Financial Beginnings Oregon and Portland Parks Foundation have been named the Bank of America 2019 Neighborhood Builders winners. The nonprofits are being recognized for providing essential services that benefit the Portland-area community and promote...
#MyRCH Gala Raises $500,000 for Randall Children’s Hospital
Portland, OR. The third annual "#MyRCH: An Evening to Celebrate Kids" drew over 350 supporters and raised $500,000 for Randall Children's Hospital At Legacy Emanuel. Organizers say the October 17th gala at the Left Bank Annex was a fun and engaging way to support...
Clackamas Women’s Services Raises $125,000 for Individuals and Families Escaping Domestic Violence
Oregon City, OR. Clackamas Women’s Services (CWS) raised a historic $125,000 for individuals and families escaping domestic violence at its annual Pathways Gala and Auction at The Abernethy Center in Oregon City on October 17th. More than 250 guests came to support...
COMING UP
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...
Fall Preview Offering for Nonprofits
Portland, OR. Do you have an exciting nonprofit event coming up this fall? We'd like to help you spread the word. Contact Elisa at [email protected] PortlandSocietyPage.com is offering a very reasonable publicity package and here are the details: It's $50 dollars...
FALL PREVIEW: Bridge Meadows 14th Annual IMAGINE Fall Gala Has High Goals
Portland, OR. Bridge Meadows supporters are gearing up for a special evening on September 19th at the Hilton Hotel. It's the 14th annual IMAGINE Fall Auction & Gala. Portland favorite, KGW's Drew Carney and Benefit Auctions 360's Johnna Wells will co-host the...
Summer Whale Watching Week Spotlights Gray Whales Off Oregon Coast
Depoe Bay, OR. If you'd like to catch a glimpse of some of the largest animals on earth, you're in luck. A whale spotting program called, "Whale Watching Spoken Here" will take place last week of August through the first Monday in September. Volunteers will be...
FALL PREVIEW: Lan Su Chinese Garden to Sparkle Under the Moonlight
FALL PREVIEW: Portland, OR. Lan Su Chinese Garden supporters want you to join them on September 7th for a remarkable benefit called: Under the Moonlight. It's Lan Su’s premier fundraising event of the year. Click here for more information and tickets options. Here's...
LIFESTYLE
Gala Raises Record-Breaking $500,000 for Albertina Kerr
Portland, OR. Nearly 370 community members gathered to raise funds for Albertina Kerr during the 24 Hours of Kerr Country themed Gala. The 24 hours including a gala on September 15th, followed by a sold-out golf benefit at Columbia Edgewater Golf Course. David Wilson,...
Where and When to Enjoy Our Local Farmers’ Markets
Portland, OR. Dozens of local farmers' markets are bursting with colorful flowers and flavorful produce this summer. Just about every day of the week you can find a location in the metro area where farmers are offering their best. In this story, we're offering a...
NEWS
Santa Paws is Coming to Town and the Oregon Humane Society is Benefiting
Portland, OR. It's still over a month until Christmas, but Local Mud Bay pet stores have some special visitors. Eight Portland-area stores are offering pet owners keepsake pictures of dogs, cats, hamsters or other pets with Santa. All family members are also welcome....
10th Annual De La Salle North Catholic High School Benefit Raises $522,000
Portland, OR. "Reach for the Stars" was the theme of the 10th Annual De La Salle North Catholic High School Fall Benefit. The popular gala was held at the high school facility on North Fenwick Avenue and raised $522,000. Organizers thanked members of the Class of 2020...
Annual Partner with Edison Breakfast Raises $220,000 for Students with Learning Differences
Portland, OR. Edison High School welcomed 350 guests to the Oregon Zoo for its annual Partner with Edison Breakfast. Edison supporters Elizabeth Gewecke and Catherine Bekooy visited with Edison parent Diane Engelhard at the event. Guests heard from junior Grace...
Q Center’s Annual SHINE Brunch Raises $130,000 with 500 in Attendance
Portland, OR. Diverse communities came together for Q Center's annual SHINE brunch on November 3rd at the Portland Marriott Downtown. The Q Center's mission is to provide a space for togetherness, progress, and support people within the LGBTQ+ community. The annual...
Financial Beginnings Oregon and Portland Parks Foundation Split $400,000 Bank of America Grant
Portland, OR. Financial Beginnings Oregon and Portland Parks Foundation have been named the Bank of America 2019 Neighborhood Builders winners. The nonprofits are being recognized for providing essential services that benefit the Portland-area community and promote...
#MyRCH Gala Raises $500,000 for Randall Children’s Hospital
Portland, OR. The third annual "#MyRCH: An Evening to Celebrate Kids" drew over 350 supporters and raised $500,000 for Randall Children's Hospital At Legacy Emanuel. Organizers say the October 17th gala at the Left Bank Annex was a fun and engaging way to support...
Clackamas Women’s Services Raises $125,000 for Individuals and Families Escaping Domestic Violence
Oregon City, OR. Clackamas Women’s Services (CWS) raised a historic $125,000 for individuals and families escaping domestic violence at its annual Pathways Gala and Auction at The Abernethy Center in Oregon City on October 17th. More than 250 guests came to support...
Oregon Energy Fund Celebrates 30th Anniversary at Power Gala
Portland, OR. Oregon Energy Fund (OEF) celebrated its 30th anniversary at its annual Power Gala on October 12th. The event raised more than $70,000, which will be used to support OEF's mission to help Oregonians in financial crisis pay their energy bills. More than...
Oregon Episcopal School Celebrates 150 Years of Opening Minds
Portland, OR. “It is rare for a school to be around for 150 years, especially in Oregon,” Head of School Mo Copeland said at OES’s 1869 Philanthropy Leadership Reception on October 23rd. “One reason we’re here celebrating this milestone is that we’re blessed with...
AbilityAware Awards Honor Outstanding Businesses
Portland, OR. United Cerebral Palsy of Oregon & SW Washington (UCP) honored business leaders committed to employing Oregonians who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities. The happy hour event on October 24th was held at The Armory. UCP Employment...
