LONG STORY SHORT

Oregon Auctioneer Johnna Wells Continues the Family Legacy

How one woman found her calling as an auctioneer for Northwest nonprofits.

11/16/2015 By Sarah Z. Wexler

LIGHT A FIRE

Want to Celebrate Portland's Best Nonprofits with the City's Movers and Shakers?

Portland Monthly's annual Light a Fire awards party is back on October 20! Don't miss out on the celebratory cocktails, dinner, live performances, and enough inspiration to light up the city.

09/25/2015

BRIGHT IDEA

A Local Nonprofit Offers Health Products to Families in Need

Live. Treat. Heal. Repeat.'s mission? Bringing deodorant, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products, and other basic staples to those reliant on SNAP, the nutritional assistance program that doesn't cover these essential goods.

08/31/2015 By Alex Madison

HEALTH RESOURCES

The 411 on 211: Connecting Locals with Life-Saving Mental Health Services

National Mental Health Awareness Day is May 7, so we took some time to speak to an incredible nonprofit serving Oregonians and Washingtonians in need.

05/05/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

POMO EVENTS

Tickets Are Now Available for Generocity, Portland's First Nonprofit Cocktail Party

Save your spot at Generocity presented by Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon—one night to learn, celebrate, and connect with nonprofits that are changing the world locally and globally

04/08/2015

NORTHWEST NEWS

How Do You Save an Important Oregon Watershed?

A community restoration program has planted more than 4.5 million trees in the last decade…and they’re not stopping anytime soon.

04/06/2015 By Larisa Owechko

BEER BULLETIN

Inside New Non-Profit Ex Novo Brewing Company

Following the footsteps of Portland’s first non-profit pub (the Oregon Public House) Ex Novo intends to brew its Lagers and IPAs for a good cause.

09/18/2014 By Anna Loh

DISPATCH

Sharing Portland’s Food Supply

The story behind the tiny nonprofit Urban Gleaners, one woman's mission to share the city's excess food.

07/01/2014 By Marty Patail

REPORT

Will Phil Knight's Cancer Challenge Hurt Oregon Charities?

Local nonprofits are pursuing huge fundraising goals. Will they all make the finish line?

06/02/2014 By Nena Baker

SOCIAL DATEBOOK

Deadline Extended for Light A Fire Nominations: July 9

Who do you think is raising the bar in our city? Nominate organizations and individuals for Portland Monthly’s annual nonprofit awards.

06/27/2013 By Aaron Scott

Portland Monthly | Events

Light A Fire Awards Dinner 2012

Help us celebrate 14 nonprofit individuals and organizations at our 2012 Light A Fire Awards Dinner.

08/25/2012