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Game Changing Project: All Hands Raised Partnership

Intervening at crucial moments in local schoolkids’ lives

10/23/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

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Extraordinary Board Member: Diane O'Connor

Advocating for the patients and survivors of an often misunderstood disease

10/23/2014 By Kelly Clarke

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Inspiring Creativity: Portland Playhouse

Reimagining community theater with innovation and inclusivity

10/23/2014 By Aaron Scott

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Caring for the Planet: Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership

Restoring the Columbia River’s vital ecosystems

10/23/2014 Photography by Caleb Diehl

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Most With The Least: Urban Gleaners

Tackling food waste by redistributing excess to those who need it most

10/23/2014 By Marty Patail

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Best New Nonprofit: College Possible

Attacking the poverty cycle by teaming up with low-income students

10/23/2014 By Eden Dawn

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Exceptional Community Contribution: Operation Pitch Invasion

Unleashing the power of organized fandom on soccer’s grassroots

10/23/2014 By Margaret Seiler

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Extraordinary Volunteer: Connie Kramer of Store to Door

Helping seniors and those with disabilities live full, independent lives

10/23/2014 By Allison Jones

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Keeping Us Healthy: Zenger Farm

Cultivating healthy eaters in the Northwest

10/23/2014 By Randy Gragg

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Give Back to Portland's Best Nonprofits

Looking to help your community in a meaningful way? We've compiled a practical menu of options for lending your support to our 12 Light a Fire winners, whether you're up for donating your time, money, experience, or enthusiasm.

10/22/2014

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RISING STARS 2014

Congratulations to Our 2014 Class of Knowledge Universe Rising Stars!

Portland Monthly and Knowledge Universe honor the change makers, thought leaders, and conversation starters shaping Portland’s future.

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SPORTS

After Shock: Timbers at San Jose

The Captain is gone for the year. What now?

10/03/2014 By Mike Schwartz

THE CRUSH

Behind the Scenes of Oregon's Wine Country Harvest

We follow independent winemaker Brianne Day’s captivating journey from the vine to the bottle in the Willamette Valley.

09/30/2014 Photography by Stuart Mullenberg By Rachel Ritchie

SPORTS

Match Preview: Timbers at Toronto FC

Already 2-0 in Canada this year, the Timbers head to Toronto to face a team that has not lived up to expectations.

09/26/2014 By Mike Schwartz

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Perfect Party: October 2014

A made-up mash-up of the month's most fascinating people, from a celebrity bartender to an NBA power player

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PDX INDEX

Candy Cravings in Oregon, By the Numbers

As the nation's sweet season approaches—hello, Halloween—we take a look at the state's sugar consumption.

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FASHION INSPIRATION

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