For March, we dedicate our offering to Girls Inc. Pacific Northwest in honor of Women’s History Month. Girls Inc. serves youth ages 6-18 across Portland, Seattle, and SW Washington in … Continue reading Girls Inc. PNW: March

For February, we share our plate with The Blueprint Foundation, which aims to eliminate the opportunity gap for Black youth within the Portland Metropolitan Area.  The Blueprint Foundation (TBF) engages youth in culturally specific … Continue reading Blueprint Foundation: February

In response to the devastating earthquake that struck regions of Turkey and Syria last week, we share our plate with Mercy Corps for immediate disaster relief efforts. Mercy Corps released a … Continue reading Mercy Corps: February 12

January 22 marks 50 years since the Roe v Wade Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. Since the Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision in June of 2022, which overturned … Continue reading IIORF: January

For December, First Unitarian shares our offering with Next Up. Dedicated to amplifying youth voices from marginalized communities, Next Up develops and strengthens youth-led movements across Oregon. Their advocacy efforts have … Continue reading December Shared Plate

For November, First Unitarian Portland shares our plate collection with Bridging Voices. Bridging Voices is a youth chorus for LGBTQ+ and allied youth ages 13-21. We are thrilled to host them once again … Continue reading Bridging Voices: November

For this church year, we dedicate our monthly offerings to organizations led by youth and/or committed to the development of youth leadership. For the month of October, we share our … Continue reading ELSO: October