COMING UP
Check Out the New Society Page Weddings Website
We’re thrilled to launch this new platform, societypageweddings.com, where you can share one of the most important stories of your life – the story of your love. Society Page Weddings is about celebrations. Do you have an engagement to announce? Would you like to...
TrackTown Youth League Gears up for Fifth Season
Portland, OR. The nonprofit TrackTown Youth League kicks off its fifth season this April. The TrackTown Youth League was created to encourage Oregon youth from all backgrounds and income levels to become healthy and active members of the community, and inspire...
Help Needed to Build National Model for Tackling Homelessness and Mental Health
Portland, OR. Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare is building one of the nation's most innovative community centered campuses—a place where healing, homes and hope come together. Cascadia’s new Garlington Health Center at the corner of Northeast MLK and Morris in...
Portland Opera Presents 2018 Big Night Concert
Portland, OR. Portland Opera is pleased to present the company’s fifth annual Big Night concert on April 14, 2018 at 7:30 PM at the Keller Auditorium. Music Director George Manahan will lead soloists, orchestra, and chorus from the 2018 season in an evening of opera’s...
NEWS
De La Salle North Catholic High School Hosts In-Person Benefit and Raises $602,000
Portland, OR. De La Salle North Catholic High School (DLSNC) held an in-person fundraiser by following Covid-19 protocols. The benefit drew 250 supporters and raised $602,000. Ed Maletis and his wife, Board Member Cyndy Maletis, posed for a photo with VP for...
Howloween Offers Treats for Kids and Pumpkins for Oregon Zoo Animals
Portland, OR. This Red Panda is one of many animals that had a chance to play with pumpkins this October at the Oregon Zoo. The zoo is also encouraging parents to bring their costumed kids to 'Howloween' for treats and fun. The zoo provides a safe setting for this...
INCIGHT Virtual Gala Raises $130,000 to Help Encourage People with Disabilities
Portland, OR. The theme for the October 16th virtual benefit, “Weathering the Storm” addressed the challenges many have faced navigating the pandemic. INCIGHT navigated its own rough waters during the past 18 months and yet the nonprofit stayed buoyant. Dan Friess and...
Portland Opera Opens 58th Season with Puccini’s Grand Masterpiece Tosca
Portland, OR. Portland Opera is celebrating a return to in-person performances with three performances of Puccini’s grand opera Tosca at the Keller Auditorium. The performances of Tosca are on October 29th, 31st, and November 6th. "We are over the moon to be returning...
Grand Ronde to Receive $2 Million in Federal Funds for Willamette Falls Redevelopment
Grand Ronde, OR. The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde redevelopment project at Willamette Falls is slated to receive $2 million in federal funding toward infrastructure improvements at the former site of the Blue Heron paper mill. The news comes out of U.S. Senator...
De La Salle North Catholic High School Opens New Facility
Portland, OR. Over 150 guests gathered to cut the ribbon and officially open the new De La Salle North Catholic High School. The school is located at 4300 NE Killingsworth Street in Northeast Portland. The new facility includes state-of-the-art science labs, a visual...
New Athletic Facility Shines at the Oregon Episcopal School ‘Ties & Tennies’ Donor Event
Portland, OR. 170 supporters attended the Oregon Episcopal School (OES) 'Ties & Tennies' event on October 16th. The celebration, held in an outdoor tent, was designed to thank the school’s major donors, particularly supporters of the expanded and remodeled 42,000...
COMING UP
St. Andrew Nativity School Students Organize Peaceful Protest in Honor of Black Lives Matter
Portland, OR. Students from St. Andrew Nativity School are organizing a peaceful protest on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21st. Students will march in support of Black Lives Matter from their school at 4925 NE 9th Ave to a local police precinct. The protest will begin at...
June is Second Most Popular Month for Charitable Giving
Portland, OR. While December continues to be the largest month for charitable giving, 2018 gave way to the biggest shift in distribution across other months. In 2017, approximately 18.2% of giving took place in December and this shifted to 17% in 2018, according to a...
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities Available Now
Portland, OR. Have you been looking for a way to volunteer your time to help alleviate suffering during the COVID-19 crisis? Well, we’ve got some great ideas to share. You can learn about both remote and on-site volunteer options at the website: VolunteerMatch. Get...
LIFESTYLE
Oregon Film Office Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Portland, OR. Oregon Film turns 50 this year. The office was founded in 1968 by Governor Tom McCall as a way to meet the needs of the Hollywood crew filming Paint Your Wagon which was shooting in Baker County. Hundreds of projects have been filmed in Oregon over the...
Oregon Public House Raises $161,000 for Local Nonprofits
Portland, OR. The country's first nonprofit brew house will be serving up some craft beer during the Super Bowl. Since 2013, Oregon Public House, at 700 NE Dekum St., has raised over $161,000 for local nonprofits by selling beer and pub food. When customers purchase...
FashioNXT Shines Spotlight on First 3D Printed Designer Shoe Collection
Portland, OR. Project Runway designer, Seth Aaron, made news at Portland's FashioNXT show with what's described as, "The world’s first 3D printed designer shoe collection." (FashioNXT supports the nonprofits Girls Inc. and Oregon Active.) Seth Aaron said of his shoes...
NEWS
Bank of America Helps Fund Vaccine Outreach to Oregon’s Hispanic-Latino Communities
Portland, OR. Bank of America is offering additional support for Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center’s vaccination efforts. A $150,000 grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation will be used by the nonprofit to support infrastructure designed to better...
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 could spread quickly. The work also improves the forest ecology’s overall health. The risk of fire is higher this summer because of the...
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...
Oregon Nonprofits Among Grant Recipients From MacKenzie Scott’s Recent $2.7 Billion Donation
Portland, OR. Artists and arts organizations in Oregon are receiving a $4 million gift from Pacific Northwest philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. Her most recent donations total more than $2.7 billion for 286 nonprofits, most with missions that have historically received...
Portland Japanese Garden Honors Top Donors at Golden Crane Reception
Portland, OR. The Portland Japanese Garden held its first in-person event in well over a year on July 10th. Steve Bloom, CEO of Portland Japanese Garden visited with Lani McGregor and Dan Schwoerer at the reception for special donors. The Golden Crane Recognition...
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...
Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation Awards 120 Community Grants
Portland, OR. The Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation awarded 120 community grants to local nonprofits across its five-state footprint totaling $423.5K. Dozens were given out in Oregon and Washington. The grants represent the first of three funding cycles in 2021. Clark...
Supporting Literacy in Africa During COVID-19 Getting Easier
Portland, OR. Families are working through the African Library Project to get books into the hands of children in Sierra Leon, Ghana, Uganda, Kenya, Botswana, Malawi, and Lesotho. With the help of volunteers, the nonprofit establishes anywhere from 30-60 libraries per...
American Red Cross Helps People in Path of Bootleg Wildfire
Portland, OR. The American Red Cross is on the ground where thousands of people are impacted by wildfires. Trained Red Cross disaster workers are working around the clock to open or support shelters and evacuation centers. They're helping out with the nation's largest...
Home Builders Foundation Raises a Record $510,000 With In-Person Benefit
Portland, OR. The Home Builders Foundation (HBF) raised a record amount to help build and renovate shelters for those experiencing homelessness throughout the Portland metro area. The Building Hope Gala & Auction presented by California Closets was held on June...
