Safe Schools Initiative

Starting in 2002, Equity Foundation sponsored a three-year Safe Schools Initiative to promote and create welcoming, safe, and healthy schools. Equity Foundation created the Safe Schools Initiative to respond to the growing documentation that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) students, and those perceived to be, are the frequent target for bullying and harassment. The challenge is to help school administrators and teachers understand that the problem is real and that there are effective ways to address it.
 

Partnership for Progress

At Equity Foundaiton, our mission is to fund change while changing attitudes. We strive to promote the principles of tolerance, acceptance, respect, equality and dignityfor all people regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. You can join us in solidarity by becoming a memeber of Partnership For Progress.

For more information, please see our Partnership For Progress Flyer() 

Portland 100 Fund
The goal of the Portland 100 Fund is to involve women in charitable giving in the Portland area.

The Portland 100 Fund will have a minimum of 100 donors who each contribute $1000. At the end of the funding period, donors to the fund collectively make a recommendation to grant $100,000 to a local nonprofit organization.

Through giving, donors to the Portland 100 Fund have the opportunity to create an impact in their local community. Using philanthropic giving as a vehicle, donors create a lasting impact in an area of the arts, civil rights, education, health care, or the environment. 

Workplace Giving
Equity Foundation promotes philanthropy in a variety of workplace settings through workplace giving campaigns. Areas of funding include:

Health and Wellness
Education
Human Dignity/Advocacy
Arts and Culture
Youth, Elders, and Families

Ask your employer if you can begin funding change!