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OMSI 2023 Gala Raises Over $1 Million to Support Science Education
Portland, OR. The annual Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) Gala garnered significant support for science education initiatives across…
Toy and Joy Makers’ Annual Holiday Toy Drive Helps Families
Portland, OR. For over 100 years, Toy and Joy Makers has promoted the spirit of helping children and their families…
Oregon Zoo Celebrates Remarkable Life of One of World’s Oldest Penguins
Portland, OR. The Oregon Zoo bid a sad farewell in mid-September to Mochica, elder statesman of the Humboldt penguin colony and…
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…
Forest Park Conservancy Works to Spread Awareness and Prevent Wildfires
Portland, OR. Volunteers in Portland's Forest Park are working to remove invasive species and reduce the possibility that a wildfire…
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…
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…
Residents Flock to Cooling Centers During Record Breaking Heat
Portland, OR. Portland had its hottest day ever recorded – reaching 108F (42.2C) on Saturday afternoon, according to the National…
Pandemic Causes Friends of Trees to Pivot
Portland, OR. Friends of Trees is an Oregon-based organization that plants trees around the Portland-metro area, Salem, and other parts of…
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…