Philanthropy & Development
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Philanthropy
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“Great Neighbors, Good Deeds”
Ruralite
The coronavirus, with its added economic, health, and emotional stresses, has made life even more difficult for many foster families, especially in rural areas. Stepping in to help those in Oregon is My NeighbOR. It provides free local, rapid response to basic tangible needs—from groceries and gift cards to laptops and bunk beds.
“Nonprofit Spotlight: Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program”
Philanthropy
Thanks to philanthropic support, since 1995, ANSEP has inspired roughly 2,000 Native American students, from middle school to college, to explore education and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
“Energizing Career Ambitions”
Clark Partners
Too many smart high school graduates never make it to college because they can’t afford it. Scholarships from Vancouver, Washington-based KMR Group Foundation are changing that—and the lives and futures of dozens of students every year at Clark College. Three of them here tell their stories.
Books in Brief
Philanthropy
Born into a welfare family with alcoholic parents, Duncan Campbell created his own structure as a child, turning to mentors for help, and vowed to one day become wealthy so he could help children like him. Today, his Friends of the Children nonprofit serves thousands nationwide. He talks about it all in his book, The Art of Being There: Creating Change, One Child at a Time.
2016 Annual Report
The Oregon Community Foundation
OCF couldn’t do the great work it does without its many donors, and volunteer grant evaluators, Leadership Council members, and professional advisors in Oregon. They generously give their money, time and talents to this philanthropic foundation, among the top 50 in the US. (I wrote pages 2-3, 7-8, 10-11, 14-16, 19, 22-23, 26, 28-29, 31 and 33.)
“Action Center: Global Awareness, Local Action”
Mercy Corps
A devastating typhoon. Rebel attacks. Refugees fleeing for their lives. The Mercy Corps Action Center brings awareness to these and other crises, conflicts, and transitions in the world, relying on donations to educate and engage others through exhibits, lectures, films, and workshops.
"Celebrating Generosity"
M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust
Every June, more than 400 public officials, community leaders, and partners of this major philanthropic organization gather together to honor the legacy of its founder, Melvin “Jack” Murdock; and celebrate the Trust’s strong relationships with nonprofits and others throughout the Pacific Northwest.
"Living the Fighting Spirit"
Washington State
Having grown up on the reservation, Charles Hudson carried his Hidatsa values to WSU and eventually into protecting treaty rights for Columbia River salmon. His Many Dances Family Fund, named after his great-grandmother, pays tribute to her while serving those in Indian Country and beyond.
"It's a Big World"
Philanthropy
A small-town, economically challenged childhood doesn't often lead to international travel later on. But thanks to the Speedwell Foundation and AFS-USA, each year roughly 1,000 US high school kids--who could otherwise never afford it--thrive in year-long student-exchange programs around the globe.
“There is More Than One Way to Give to Clark”
Clark Partners
While dismantling disparities in equity, diversity, inclusion, and other barriers, Dr. Carol Parker-Walsh, JD, PhD and Brittini Lasseigne share the same philanthropic passions and goals for Clark College and its students. But these two women’s backgrounds couldn’t be more different.
“Juma Ventures”
Philanthropy
At first, he said no. But Jonny Alejandre’s mother urged him to attend the Juma Ventures presentation at his high school. It changed his life. This San Francisco-based organization gives youth from low-income families jobs where they learn the skills to thrive in the workforce.