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Ukrainians continue to suffer in their country from the Russian invasion - and in Oregon, credit unions have banded together to send aid to the people there. Aaron Goff is president and CEO at Clackamas Federal Credit Union. He said he and the heads of other credit unions were inspired after hearing from the Ukrainian ambassador. ...

Philanthropy groups are pointing out a big gap in donations toward groups focused on womens and girls issues during Womens History Month this year. According to the Womens Philanthropy Institute, less than 2% of philanthropic dollars go to such organizations, but a different model for giving could help fill the gap. Giving circles are a collective philanthropy model where people pool their resources and decide which causes to support. ...

Allen Temple CME Church’s will celebrate its re-opening opening on Monday, Feb. 28, at 10 a.m., 4236 NE 8th Ave., with a press conference and ribbon cutting ceremony. federal, state, city and county elected officials have been invited.

Bonamici forum focuses on apprenticeship expansion bill, Local News, Portland local News, Breaking News alerts for Portland city.

Welcome to the 2021 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon. The following list showcases organizations with best-in-class workplace practices, base...

Constructing Hope offers training and placement in the construction industry for incarcerated people.

The rocket rise in the killings of young Black men has undermined activists goals.

The rocket rise in the killings of young Black men has undermined activists’ goals.

Angela Watkins Smith, MCA, CCA With nearly 25 years of experience in working in the construction industry, Angela Watkins Smith has seen just about every aspect of a project take shape, from estimating to procurement to a finished product that can transform a property. Smith, chief operating officer of Minority Construction Group, began her career in government procurement and contract administration before working as a small business advocate and program manager focused on business development...

Safe from Hate Conversations about racial and ethnic discrimination and inequity can often be difficult, and Safe from Hate provides a forum to have those much-needed discussions about how to improve diversity, equity and inclusion within the construction industry. Held on the third Thursday of every month, the National Association of Minority Contractors-Oregon chapter (NAMC-Oregon) hosts a panel discussion with support from the Associated General Contractors of America Oregon-Columbia chapter...