OREGON & REGIONAL ISSUES

OVERVIEW OF PHILANTHROPY

America is one of the most generous nations with high levels of financial donations and volunteering. Giving USA tracks American’s financial generosity through an interactive website.

On a local level, our nonprofit sector is strong and we appreciate the work done by these many groups to make our region a good place to live and work.

LOCAL ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

To better understand the economic outlook in our region, these resources provide a good overview:

• Our Next 20: Fiscal Health Report explains the challenges of state public funding that are beginning to have a significant impact on Oregon’s systems of education, healthcare, and social services.

·       Portland Metro Chamber’s 2024 State of the Economy Report

REGIONAL ISSUES AND AREAS OF FOCUS

Metro’s Regional Barometer is a good starting point to learn about issues impacting our region. In addition, here are some useful links:

·      Affordable housing research from EcoNorthwest

·      Homelessness causes from PathHome

·      Diversity, Equity and Inclusion resources from Coalition of Communities of Color

·      Children’s issues – reports from The Children’s Institute