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#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

Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.