The Collins Foundation invests in Oregon nonprofit organizations, both rural and urban, that are dedicated to improving quality of life and well-being for the people in their communities. As a funder and partner, we are committed to the pursuit of equity, both in how we allocate resources across Oregon’s diverse communities and how we shape our internal structures.
The Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations provides structure, support and peer-to-peer support for the leadership of Gresham's neighborhood associations. Meeting Schedule: Second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm.
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The Coalition of Communities of Color's mission is to address the socioeconomic disparities, institutional racism, and inequity of services experienced by our families, children and communities; and to organize our communities for collective action resulting in social change to obtain self-determination, wellness, justice and prosperity.
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Gresham is a welcoming community of hard-working people where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity in Oregon's fourth largest city.
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As directed by Oregon voters in 1984, the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board (CUB) represents the interests of Oregon's residential utility customers before administrative, judicial, and legislative bodies.
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We move research to action by promoting cost-effective public and private investments in our youngest children prenatal through third grade.
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Children First for Oregon was founded in 1991 to improve the lives of Oregon children by galvanizing community support and informing decision-makers about the solutions kids need. We recognize that children have distinct rights, and we are devoted to ensuring kids are prioritized in all decisions impacting their lives. By focusing on child abuse prevention, foster youth advocacy, legislative solutions, and research and data, we seek to build an Oregon where all children can thrive.
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ChickTech is a nonprofit founded in 2012 to engage women of all ages in the technology industry, while working to create a better technology culture for all.
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Central City Concern meets its mission through innovative outcome-based strategies which support personal and community transformation. Direct access to housing which supports lifestyle change. Integrated healthcare services that are highly effective in engaging people who are often alienated from mainstream systems. The development of peer relationships that nurture and support personal transformation and recovery. Attainment of income through employment or accessing benefits.
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Centennial is a suburban community bridging the cities of Portland and Gresham, Oregon. Downtown Portland, Portland International Airport and Mt. Hood Community College are all within a 20-minute drive. A primarily suburban district with strong community support, Centennial has grown steadily and is expecting accelerated growth through the next decade. To meet the needs of the growth, the district completed a new elementary school and major renovation of Centennial High School in 2003.