Community Energy Project, one of our 2020 Grantee Partners, was just announced as an inaugural grantee of the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF). The grant will allow them to perform energy retrofits and repairs for 20 low-income Black homeowners, including installing rooftop solar panels on 5 of the homes. These energy-efficiency upgrades will deliver a 55% average energy use reduction and 38% average utility bill savings. What a great impact!
Help Bienestar Staff with English-Language Skills
Our grantee partner Bienestar is seeking people to volunteer for one hour per weekday to help with English-language skills for their staff members.
Grantee Partner Spotlight: Black United Fund
Join us in congratulating grantee partner Black United Fund of Oregon CEO Dr. LM Alaiyo Foster, who was recently named as a Women of Influence by the Portland Business Journal!
Become a Liaison with Adelante Mujeres or Black United Fund
We have three openings for Liaisons with Adelante Mujeres and Black United Fund. Be part of a two-person team that communicates regularly between the grantee partner and ninety-nine girlfriends. Fill out this form to express interest in this opportunity to get closer to our Grantee Partners.
Help Raphael House Leverage a Recent Grant
Raphael House of Portland is seeking wholesale/discount pricing to purchase everyday personal care items for survivors.
Document Bienestar’s 40-Year History
Become a Liaison
Interested in engaging with our grantee partners? The role of our Liaisons is to connect membership with our grantee partners through storytelling and volunteer opportunities, and to provide grantees support as appropriate. If you are interested, please complete this brief form.
Attend: Solution Salon Event
Portland Homeless Family Solutions (PHFS) is teaming up with Street Roots for their annual Solution Salon. The free online community discussion about homelessness in our community will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, March 9, 12:00-1:00pm. Register to attend here.
Volunteer with Our Grantee Partners
Current volunteer opportunities with Red Door Project and Community Energy Project.
Grantee Partner Profile: Black Parent Initiative
Like most organizations, the Black Parent Initiative (BPI) has really had to pivot due to the pandemic. Learn how they’re helping kids learn from home, supporting parents’ self-care, and more.