The list of Oregon based non-profits on this page reflects organizations we have supported whose mission is in keeping with that of our foundation.
Boys & Girls Club of Portland
Since 1946, Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland has been providing thousands of young people throughout the Portland metro area with affordable, high-quality after-school and summer programs designed to help them develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens and leaders. Our Clubs offer kids what they want most: safe, clean, fun places to go when they’re not in school; caring adults who respect and guide them; and challenging programs that teach them life skills and keep them engaged in productive activities
Providence Center For Medically Fragile Children
When a child has profound disabilities and complex medical needs, providing the needed round-the-clock care can be exhausting and overwhelming. For four decades, families have turned to the Center for Medically Fragile Children at Providence Child Center. The center is the only pediatric skilled nursing facility in the Pacific Northwest providing 24-hour long-term, short-term, respite and end-of-life care for medically fragile children and young people ranging in age from infancy to 21 years.
Shriners Hospital For Children, Portland
Shriners Hospitals for Children® is a health care system of 22 hospitals dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing pediatric specialty care, innovative research, and outstanding teaching programs for medical professionals. Children up to age 18 with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate are eligible for care and receive all services in a family-centered environment, regardless of the patients’ ability to pay. It’s how Shriners Hospitals for Children® has been Changing the World through Caring for Kids since 1922
SMART Reading Program, Oregon
The SMART reading program helps kids become confident readers by providing individual volunteer attention and new, take-home books. Each year they recruit, train and manage up to 10,000 volunteers throughout Oregon to read one-on-one with K-3 children in need of literacy support.
Special Olympics Oregon
Special Olympics provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community
Stand For Children, Oregon
Stand for Children is an innovative, grassroots child advocacy organization. Our mission is to use the power of grassroots action to help all children get the excellent public education and strong support they need to thrive. Our members believe we need to stand up for our children now – particularly for their education from pre-school through high school – to create a better future for America. We build effective local and statewide networks of grassroots advocates capable of convincing elected officials to invest in and reform children’s programs. Following specific priorities chosen by our members, we focus on securing adequate funding for public schools and reforming education policies and practices to help children thrive academically, giving them the opportunities they need to become successful, productive citizens.
