The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Portland

MISSION:

WE INSPIRE PEOPLE TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR EARTH TO CREATE CHANGE FOR A THRIVING, SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR ALL.

MISSION:

THE OREGON LABOR PRESS PUBLISHING COMPANY WAS ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PUBLISHING THE NORTHWEST LABOR PRESS AND TO PRINT, BROADCAST, AND DISSEMINATE THE VIEWS OF ORGANIZED LABOR IN THE NORTHWEST.

MISSION:

EDUCATE, RECRUIT, AND COLLABORATE TO ATTRACT TALENT TO THE FOOD INDUSTRY.

MISSION:

CREATING LASTING IMPACT ON THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEING OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH INCLUSIVE GROUP EXERCISE

MISSION:

TO CHANGE THE NARRATIVE OF YOUTH OF COLOR THROUGH CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE RELATIONSHIPS.

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PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR ELDERLY AND OTHER LOW INCOME RESIDENTS

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BOARDING STRAY ANIMALS, PROVIDING NECESSARY MEDICAL CARE AND ADOPTING OUT THE ANIMALS TO NEW HOMES.

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BUILDING POWER FOR COMMUNITIES OF COLOR (BPCC) IS AFFILIATED WITH THE COALITION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR (CCC), A 501(C)(3) COALITION OF 19 CULTURALLY SPECIFIC MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS. BPCC WAS CREATED TO EXPAND THE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES THAT WE CAN USE TO INCREASE POLITICAL POWER AND CENTER RACIAL EQUITY IN OREGON'S POLITICAL LANDSCAPE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to develop, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing that is available to people who qualify on the basis of income, age or disability for publicly subsidized housing e.g., HUD housing or housing assistance under Section 8 of the Housing and Urban Development Act.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE QUALITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE EXPERIENCING CHRONIC MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES.

MISSION:

THE OREGON SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION IN SALEM EXISTS TO ENRICH THE CULTURAL LIFE OF THE MID-WILLAMETTE VALLEY BY PROVIDING THE WORLD CLASS MUSIC OF THE OREGON SYMPHONY AND BY ENHANCING MUSIC APPRECIATION AND LEARNING THROUGH YOUTH PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.

MISSION:

PIZZA TO THE POLLS IS A NONPARTISAN, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSES ARE TO EDUCATE INDIVIDUALS ABOUT AMERICA'S INSTITUTIONS, CITIZENS' CIVIC DUTIES AND OPPORTUNITIES, AND TO INCREASE TURNOUT AND ENSURE ALL PEOPLE ARE WELL-INFORMED ABOUT THEIR CIVIC OBLIGATIONS.

MISSION:

THE CHRONIC DISEASE COALITION (THE COALITION) IS DEDICATED TO PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF CHRONIC DISEASE PATIENTS AGAINST DISCRIMINATORY POLICIES, PRACTICES AND ATTITUDES IN THE WORKPLACE, SCHOOL OR OTHER INSTITUTIONAL SETTINGS. THE COALITION WORKS TO ENSURE THAT THOSE WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS, WHETHER DIABETES, KIDNEY DISEASE, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, PSORIASIS, CANCER OR OTHERS, ARE ABLE TO ACCESS THE ADEQUATE PROVIDER NETWORKS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT UNDERWRITE THEIR CARE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

USING THE SAMARITAN MODEL WE SEE TO HELP THOSE UNABLE TO HELP THEMSELVES OFFER EDUCATION TO THOSE NEEDING LIFE SKILLS TO PROVIDE FOR THEMSELVES AND ENCOURAGE ALL TO NOTICE THEIR NEIGHBOR AND LEND A HAND WHETHER IT BE SOCIALLY PHYSICALLY FINANCIALLY SPIRITUALLY OR EMOTIONALLY.

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CHESS FOR SUCCESS IS A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION THAT HAS OPERATED IN OREGON AND SW WASHINGTON FOR 20+ YEARS. WE USE CHESS INSTRUCTION AND PLAY TO POSITIVELY IMPACT SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN'S ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, AND PERSONAL SKILLS. OUR CHESS CLUBS PROVIDE PEOPLE WITH DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS AND ABILITIES A DYNAMIC FRAMEWORK FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND LIFE. WE EMPHASIZE A FOCUS ON UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS, INCLUDING BIPOC, RURAL AND LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

TO MAKE SCHOOL MORE ACCESSIBLE AND ENGAGING FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE EXPERIENCING CHRONIC MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES.

MISSION:

TO PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE COLUMBIA SLOUGH AND ITS WATERSHED THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, EDUCATION, AND RESTORATION.