It’s a short flight of stairs to the stage at The Secret Society on North Russell. As you make the climb, you can feast your eyes on old photos of well known and not so well known musicians. All the … Continue Reading
I remember being twelve years old and my Grandmother telling me that she never wanted to live in a nursing home. Above all else she valued her independence and would maintain it at any cost. She was fortunate to have … Continue Reading
By Jeremy Junkin |
Telling your story to someone who knows and understands your perspective is a powerful human experience. It can be an incredible tool for healing from trauma of any variety. It’s that moment when someone “gets it” … Continue Reading
It is a common sight at most restaurants and shops in Portland. Three options to dispose of your waste: landfill, recycle, and compost. Almost as ubiquitous as these disposal options is compostable utensils and containers. Soon, however, where you put … Continue Reading
PRP is pleased to be highlighting Portland based non-profit Green Empowerment as part of our Community Voices segment this week.
Green Empowerment was founded in 1997 and is working to provide projects around the world that deliver clean water and … Continue Reading
Dress for Success Oregon is an anti-poverty nonprofit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Since … Continue Reading
A light drizzle begins as I make my way into Kelly’s Olympian on a Saturday night. Blink and you’ll miss it as you enter downtown Portland. For those who have their eyes peeled, however, the reward is their neon pink … Continue Reading
We’ve all been in buildings that seem to have a certain vibe, a soul even — places like the Bagdad Theater or Pittock Mansion come to mind. Another is a former warehouse located in the Pearl District that today is … Continue Reading
Portland’s rich music scene has a way of supporting each other from going to shows and buying records to helping with medical costs. The Jeremy Wilson Foundation does its part in keeping the musicians healthy by offering a unique service … Continue Reading
For many, the holidays are a time for warmth and gathering with friends and family. Unfortunately, for others this luxury is not an option. The cold winter weather can be the most devastating for the homeless, but one Portland organization … Continue Reading
On a brisk November afternoon, dozens of senior citizens and volunteers fill up the Thelma Skelton Meals on Wheels Meal Center in the Sacred Heart Village on Southeast Milwaukie Avenue. Hot food, board games and friendship are just some of … Continue Reading
SOLVE is a non-profit organization dedicated to keeping Oregon clean. Each year nearly 50,000 people volunteer for SOLVE projects in more than 180 communities across the state.
The largest project SOLVE sponsors is the beach cleanup, held every spring and … Continue Reading
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