World Forestry Center Awards Two Complimentary Venue Grants to Local Non-Profits
The Confluence Project and People of Color Outdoors are the 2026 recipients of free access to forest-set event spaces.
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Venture Portland Awards $75,000 to Boost Economic Development in Business Districts
Highly competitive round of grants prioritized funding to facilitate activities that will drive crucial foot traffic to small businesses throughout the year.
Hollywood Library Reopens to Public February 13
Updated library will offer new artwork, lighting and furniture.
World Forestry Center Announces Fifth Year of Equity and Access Community Grant Program for Complimentary Venue Space
Grants will provide two nonprofit organizations with free access to forest-set event spaces in 2026 and 2027.
Staying the Course
In 2025 Oregon nonprofits are navigating choppy waters. We talked to a few of them about how they’re navigating federal funding cuts and a challenging fundraising environment — and what keeps them focused on the work.
Policy Brief: To Thrive Amid Change, Nonprofits Need Strategic Communication at the Top
The owner of Amico, a strategic communication and public relations firm, has longtime ties to the nonprofit sector.
The Hunger Games
Trump-era cuts promise to wreak havoc on the state’s food pantries and programs just when Oregonians need it most. Oregon food pantries are struggling to meet the demand — but they’re also undeterred.
Money Talks
Oregon Humanities runs on the notion that conversation can heal divided communities. Federal funding cuts mean an uncertain future — but the conversation isn’t over yet.
Fostering Fortitude
Mary Collard’s work with foster kids has always presented challenges. But funding cuts affecting CASA of Eastern Oregon, which she oversees, have presented the greatest challenge yet.
Albina Vision Trust Cuts The Ribbon On Affordable-Housing Project
The 94-unit Albina One attempts to “re-root” Black families in the Northeast Portland neighborhood.