Light A Fire is Portland Monthly’s annual showcase of local individuals and organizations making Portland a better place to live, love, give, and grow.
Slide Show: Portland Monthly ‘s 11th Annual Light a Fire Awards
Photos from our annual showcase of local individuals and organizations making Portland a better place to live, love, give, and grow
Portland’s Best New Nonprofit: Villages NW
Helping seniors spend their golden years at home rather than an assisted-care facility
Most with the Least: Rebuilding Together
Tapping the power of community volunteers to rehab homes around the city for those in need
Keeping Us Healthy: De Paul Treatment Centers
Taking a full continuum approach to the treatment of substance abuse and addiction
Inspiring Creativity: Disjecta Contemporary Art Center
The Portland cultural institution curates the best of regional contemporary art.
Caring for the Planet: Friends of Trees
Creating community and greener cities, one tree at a time.
Game-Changing Project: Right Brain Initiative
Demonstrating the need for art in the classroom, every day
Emerging Leader: Giovanni McKenzie of Queer Intersections Portland
Helping LGBT youth navigate the intersections of immigrant status, gender identity, and race.
Extraordinary Volunteer: Eleanore Rubinstein of Store to Door
Helping seniors and those with disabilities live full, independent lives
Exceptional Community Contribution: Stoel Rives for I Have a Dream Oregon
The local law firm believes in I Have a Dream Oregon, to the tune of $800,000
Extraordinary Board Member: Anita Yap of the Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon
Reenergizing SE 82nd into the vibrant Jade District, complete with summer night markets and community spirit
Extraordinary Executive Director: Andrew Mason of Open School
Redefining education for Portland's at-risk students
Lifetime Achievement: Jean DeMaster of Human Solutions
Providing low-income housing, utility assistance, employment training, and eviction prevention for Portland families
How to Give Back to the Best Portland Nonprofits
Get the lowdown on what your donation means to our 2015 Light a Fire winners.
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