Tired of matzah yet? The UJA Federation New York hopes not! The #MatzahChallenge is going strong and they want YOU to join! Now in its second year, the #MatzahChallenge gives you the opportunity to do some good during the most celebrated Jewish holiday – Passover! Giving back is now as easy as fixing a snack!…
Got a bunch of plarn balls the size of heads hanging around? Who you gonna call? Positive Charge! Southwest Portland volunteer group Positive Charge! is getting behind a “plarn” project for homeless neighbors. During their next meeting on Sunday, March 31, from 2 to 4 pm, the group will host a workshop for all crocheters…
Pictured above: The scorched doorway and window show the effects of a fire at the Youth of Light candle factory. Photo courtesy Youth of Light. The Youth of Light program was launched in 2005 by the Patrizio Paoletti Association for Development and Communication in Israel which is part of a broader program called “Schools in…
In a world where mattresses are customized to people’s bodies, coffee drinks reflect elaborate personal tastes, and nearly any product can be ordered and delivered with a click of a button, meaningful volunteer work now can be catered to participants in the same way. That’s the mentality behind Repair the World’s new, fun online quiz,…
Today is Giving Tuesday (or #GivingTuesday). It is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and…
Pictured above: Michael R. Bloomberg speaks at the October 2014 dedication of Johns Hopkins University’s Malone Hall. Photo courtesy Will Kirk / Homewood Photography According to a post on Johns Hopkins University website, philanthropist, business leader and three-term New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg will commit a record-breaking $1.8 billion to support undergraduate financial…
PHOTO: A Super Secret dinner at the 2017 Feast Portland. Photo by Jessica Fiorillo During its seventh year, Bon Appétit Presents Feast Portland food and drink festival (Sept. 13-16, 2018) raised $75,140 for its charitable partners Partners For A Hunger-Free Oregon and Urban Gleaners. Since 2012, Feast Portland has raised $445,140 to help fight hunger….
Julie Diamond leads community foundation as it helps ensure Jewish future As it approaches its 30th birthday, the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation has far exceeded the dreams of its “parents.” At age 10, the foundation had already far surpassed the founders’ goals. When Julie Diamond was hired as director of development in 2007, OJCF had…
PHOTO: Mentor Arlene Cogen, left, and Sarah Howard connect at a gathering of PDX Pathways, a networking and mentoring group for young professionals. Sarah says, “Arlene’s impact on me as a mentor was huge.” Who says you can’t buy happiness? Drawing on the neuroscience of giving and her own experiences in philanthropy, Arlene Cogen…
PHOTO: OJCF’s Giving Council in 2017 What is a giving circle? Essentially, a giving circle is a group of people who come together to pool their charitable dollars and decide together where to donate their money. Pooling contributions enables individuals who might not be able to make a significant contribution on their own to…
