Bosco-Milligan Foundation
Boys & Girls Aid Society of Oregon
Boys & Girls Club of Portland
Bradley-Angle House
Camp Fire USA-Metro Council
Cascade AIDS Project
Catholic Community Services of Lane County
Children's Cancer Association
Children's Home Society of Washington
Community of Welcoming Congregations
Dougy Center
Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital
Ecumenical Ministries of OR
Friends of People with AIDS Foundation c/o Our House or Portland
Friends of the Children
Greenhill Humane Society
KBOO 90.7 FM
KBPS All Classical
Komen Foundation
Lawyer's Campaign for Equal Justice
Loaves and Fishes Centers, Inc
Love Makes a Family
Mercy Corp
NARAL Pro Choice of Oregon Foundation
New Avenues for Youth
Oregon Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Oregon Death with Dignity National Center
Oregon Food Bank
Oregon Humane Society
Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center
Oregon Public Broadcasting
Oregon Zoo Foundation
Our House of Portland
Outside In
PFLAG Linn-Benton
PFLAG of Eugene/Springfield
Planned Parenthood of SW Oregon - Lane County
Planned Parenthood of SW Oregon - Medford
Planned Parenthood of the Columbia Willamette
Portland Center Stage Portland State University Foundation
Q: A Queer Resource for Social Change
(Q Center) LBGTQ Community Center Fund
Rainbow Youth
Rock N Roll Camp for Girls
Rural Organizing Project
Sexual Assault Support Services
Sexual Minority Youth Resource Center (SMYRC)
Sisters of the Road Café
SOLV
Trillium Family Services
Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation
YWCA of Greater Portland
Equity Foundation Welcomes Beth Wolfsong to their Board of Directors.
Equity Foundation is proud to announce the addition of attorney Beth Wolfsong of Allen2 Law to their Board of Directors. Beth primarily focuses her practice on estate planning for both traditional and non-traditional families, working closely with her clients to create quality estate plans that are hand-crafted to suit the unique needs and wishes of each family. Beth also works with the goal of maintaining long-lasting professional relationships with her clients.
Beth has clerked for the Hon. Marilyn Litzenberger at the Multnomah County Courthouse which gave her invaluable experience in the courts as well as the systems and procedures that allowed a case to proceed smoothly. She also worked as a staff attorney for both Southern Arizona Legal Aid of Tucson, Arizona and Pascua Yaqui Legal Services for the Pascua Yaqui Tribe. At Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Beth represented survivors of domestic violence cases in contested divorce and child custody cases. As an attorney for the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Beth represented tribal members in the areas of family law, consumer protection, and public benefits, in several state and tribal courts throughout the State of Arizona. "We are thrilled to have Beth on our Board" said Equity Foundation Board Co-Chair Dawn Holt. "She is a pioneer in the new frontier of standing up for legal rights for the sexual orientation and gender identity minority community and her perspectives will serve our organization well." Beth grew up in Portland, Oregon and enjoys all this area has to offer. In her free time, Beth and her partner and their lovely daughter enjoy hiking, backpacking, camping, skiing and a multitude of other outdoor activities.
PABA and Equity Foundation Announce 2008 PABA Scholarship Winners.
Equity Foundation congratulates Wayne C. Bund, Nathan D. Brockett and W. Jeff Grierer as Portland Area Business Association’s (PABA) 2008 scholarship recipients, and have been awarded scholarship funds for their excellent achievements. PABA and Equity Foundation are excited to grant these individuals in recognition of their hard work and look forward to their future accomplishments.
For a complete listing of Equity Foundation administered scholarships please visit this link.
IRIS PRIDE FESTIVAL IN LINCOLN CITY TO BENEFIT EQUITY FOUNDATION.
Equity Foundation continues its tradition of celebrating Pride, but this time, organizers of Iris Pride in Lincoln City, have turned the tables and will be donating proceeds TO Equity Foundation to support our granting throughout the state! Please come enjoy the inaugural Iris Pride festival in Lincoln City, from September 19th through the 21st. Show your love to Iris—the Goddess of the Rainbow—with a variety of merriment and festivities, including a Drag Queen Show, Gay Monologues and a Youth Dance Party.
For a full list of events, please click here.
Equity Foundation Celebrates Eugene Pride, 2008!
Equity Foundation is proud to co-sponsor Eugene Pride, whose theme this year is titled "Live, Love, Be." Equity Foundation has participated and sponsored Pride events all across the state and is honored to continue this tradition. Equity Foundation has granted funds to many organizations in Lane County that will be present at Eugene Pride this year. So please come join us in celebrating Eugene Pride on Saturday, August 9th at the Riverfront Park.
For more information please visit this link.
Equity Foundation Celebrates Capitol Pride in Salem, 2008
Equity Foundation is proud to be a part of Capitol Pride and Eastern Oregon Pride. In our effort to reach out to communities throughout Oregon, Equity Foundation has participated and sponsored Pride events all across the state. Please come join us in celebrating in Salem on Saturday, August 2nd at the Riverfront Park.
More information, including the official flyer, vendor information and directions here!
Equity Foundation Celebrates Hermiston Pride 2008
As a part of Equity Foundation's mission to include and commemorate all groups state-wide, we are honored to participate in Hermiston Pride, 2008! Please come join us in celebration on Saturday, August 2nd at the Victory Square Park.
Official flyer and more information available here!
Equity Foundation Welcomes New Development Coordinator, Alan Colley and New Scholarships and Operations Coordinator, Stephanie Ryznar
PORTLAND, OR—Equity Foundation is proud to announce the addition of their first Development Coordinator, Alan Colley, and Stephanie Ryznar, Scholarships and Operations Coordinator to the Equity Foundation team.
“I am very lucky and proud to have such a passionate and talented team of people to bring Equity Foundation to the next level” said Kevin Easton, Executive Director. Alan and Stephanie join Joey Kerns (Grants and Work Place Giving Coordinator) in working to eradicate prejudice towards sexual and gender minorities in Oregon. By working with philanthropic donors and nonprofit partners, Equity Foundation funds change and changes attitudes through grants and scholarship opportunities. Founded in 1989, the Foundation has awarded thousands of grants aimed at grassroots community change initiatives, throughout Oregon.
Read the Official Press Release Here
Equity Foundation Celebrates Southern Oregon Pride 2008!
Come celebrate Southern Oregon Pride with the Equity Foundation July 26th at the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Central Point, Oregon.
More information, including Vendor Guidelines, Directions and More Available Here
PABA and Equity Foundation to Announce Scholarship Winners – August 13
"We are all aware that PABA makes a difference in the lives of LGBT Youth through the granting of scholarships to LGBT Youth (and children of LGBT families) to assist with the costs of their pursuit of higher education. With the guidance of the Equity Foundation, PABA has granted thousands of dollars in scholarships to future LGBT business and community leaders. Join us as we introduce the recipients for the 2008-09 scholarship awards at this month's luncheon."
More information and PABA Luncheon Guidelines available here
Equity Foundation supports establishment of Portland’s Human Rights Commission, Commissioners Wanted
"The Human Rights Commission shall work to eliminate discrimination and bigotry, to strengthen intergroup relationships and to foster greater understanding, inclusion and justice for those who live, work, study, worship, travel and play in the City of Portland."
More information and interest form available here
PRESS RELEASE: Equity Foundation celebrates Portland Area Pride Festivals with First of Two $500 Give-a-ways!
Demonstrating their mission to fund change and change attitudes, Equity Foundation proudly continued the gay pride spirit in the Portland metro area today by announcing the first winner in their $500 grant give-a-way drawing. Congratulations to Krista Hopkins of Silverton, Oregon who selected Q Center of Portland as the recipient of the grant.
Read the whole story here
Equity Foundation Proudly Sponsors Bend Pride
Bend Pride '08 Celebrating Love and Diversity Saturday June 21, 2008 McKay Park, Bend OR.
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Matching funds available right now!
Advisory Board Member George Eighmey will now match every $2 received with $1 of his own (up to $1000). So please give today and let’s turn $2000 in to $3000.
Donate Now!
Equity Foundation Proudly Sponsors Portland Pride
The Pride festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, June 14th-15th at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in downtown Portland, OR.
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Equity Foundation Proudly Sponsors Portland Black Pride
Portland Black Pride (PBP) strives to showcase and celebrate the cultural and social contributions of Black gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people in Portland and across the country.
See the Entire Schedule of Events Here
Equity Foundation Proudly Sponsors Portland Latino Gay Pride
Portland Latino Gay Pride 2008 to recognize Papis y Chicas with several events including a dance party and brunch. Events kickoff Thursday, June 5th 7:00pm to 10pm at the Juniper Hotel, 800 E. Burnside.
See the Entire Schedule of Events Here
Equity Foundation Proudly Sponsors North Portland Pride
The North Portland Pride Festival will be held from noom to 4 p.m. June 8th at University Park United Methodist Church, 4775 N. Lombard St.
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Grantee: Miracle Theater Group
Miracle Theatre Group is pleased to present Dan Guerrero in his acclaimed one-man show “¡Gaytino!” for two nights only as part of Portland Latino Gay Pride 2008 in June. Performances will be held at 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 6 and 7, 2008 at the Milagro Theatre (525 S.E. Stark St., Portland). Tickets are $28 ($22 for students and senior citizens). For more information call 503-236-7253. Advance reservations recommended.
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2008 General Cycle Grants
See a complete listing of the 2008 general grantees, which were honored at the 2008 Investments In Dignity (IID) celebration.Learn More
Equity Foundation Appoints New Executive Director
Kevin Easton says that he is proud and honored to join Equity Foundation. “It is my dream job to work full-time, building partnerships and promoting equity in our communities, throughout my home state.” Learn More
Welcome New Board Members
Luna Jaffe, Edward Jones, and Bill Patton, Lane Powell, join Equity Foundation's Board of Directors. Learn More
