When we opened this year’s grant cycle with a new focus on providing sponsorships to event and project-based programs, we were excited to fund the types of community-based programs that our grants have supported in the past.
But those plans were quickly dashed by the Covid-19 crisis. After gathering our team to discuss, we determined that the best use of our grant funds this year would be to give it directly to small organizations that are on the frontlines of helping our community in this trying time.
In response, we quickly pivoted and, in partnership with the MRG Foundation, identified several groups that are doing hard, hands-on work and helping to mitigate the many effects of this crisis, from health concerns to addiction to economic relief.
We’re happy to announce this years grantees, entirely dedicated to helping our community through this crisis.
The organizations that received our grants are
North by Northeast Community Health Clinic, which primarily serves the Black and African American community of North and Northeast Portland.
Right 2 Dream Too, an open air rest area near the Moda Center that provides shelter to those experiencing homelessness.
Portland Street Medicine, which provides direct medical support to the houseless community.
Sabin CDC, which manages affordable housing units.
African Women's Health Coalition, which provides culturally specific health services to the African immigrant community.
Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center, an alternative school that offers academic and vocational training for teens.
Bridges to Change, which provides addiction services, treatment and housing.