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Guide Dogs for the Blind Builds Community
Boring, Oregon. Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) celebrated its annual Oregon Fun Day event in a new way this…
Portland’s “Books to Prisoners” Efforts Continue Despite Pandemic
Portland, OR. Within walking distance of Portland Community College's Cascade campus off of Killingsworth Ave, you may come across a…
Focus on Youth Finds Joy on Sunflower Farm
Portland, OR. The Sunflower Farm, an organic garden hosted by the nonprofit Focus on Youth, has expanded exponentially this summer,…
Bridge Meadows Intergenerational Communities Change Gears
Portland, OR. The Bridge Meadows model is an intergenerational neighborhood where adoptive families of youth formerly in foster care bond with…
Centro Latino Americano Provides Rent Assistance and Language Accessibility
Portland, OR. Centro Latino Americano (“Centro”) is helping the Latino community connect to and navigate necessary resources such as healthcare,…
FACT Oregon Hosts Virtual All Ability Youth Event
Portland, OR. A nonprofit serving disabled children is holding its annual "All Ability Tri4Youth" event. Unlike the in-person event seen…
Assistance League Thrift Shop Raises Funds for Needy School Kids
Portland, OR. The Assistance League of Greater Portland’s thrift and consignment shop reopened for a one-day sale on August 15th. The…
Socially-Distanced Queen’s Coronation a First for Rose Festival
Portland, OR. Lincoln High school senior Anya Anand was elected 2020 Queen of Rosaria on July 30th, Due to the…
Kairos PDX Keeps Kids on Track During Chaotic Times
Portland, OR. The KairosPDX educational nonprofit is individualizing its programming to serve kids at home. The program serves over 170…
NW Dance Project Begins Socially Distanced In-Person Classes
Portland, OR. The NW Dance Project, a Portland-based contemporary dance company, had to make significant COVID-19 adjustments since it went…