2012 Grants

Focus AreaOrganizationCityGrant DescriptionDate Awarded
ArtsArts Alliance of Yamhill CountyMcMinnvilleSupport the 2012 Art Harvest Educational Tour for school children2012$2,500
ArtsAstoria Music FestivalAstoriaProduce a season of classical music concerts and educational programs2012$6,000
ArtsBeaverton Arts FoundationBeavertonPresent Ten Tiny Dances, a group of culturally-diverse performances2012$3,000
ArtsBodyVoxPortlandCreate a fund to develop new dance works2012$10,000
ArtsBroadway Rose Theatre CompanyTigardProduce The Drowsy Chaperone2012$10,000
ArtsChamber Music NorthwestPortlandPresent a season of concerts, education, and outreach events2012$14,000
ArtsCrow's Shadow InstitutePendletonSupport programs and operations to preserve traditional Native arts and promote fine printmaking2012$45,000
ArtsEastern Oregon Regional Arts Council La GrandeExpand Artist-in-Residence programs in rural schools and support cultural enrichment in the community2012$10,000
ArtsEugene BalletEugeneConstruct portable sets for a touring production of Swan Lake2012$16,000
ArtsEugene Concert ChoirEugenePresent a season of performances, education, and outreach2012$8,000
ArtsFriends of Chamber MusicPortlandPresent concerts and programming for A Shostakovich Festival2012$8,000
ArtsKukatononPortlandSupport after-school programs that teach traditional African dance and culture to school children in North Portland2012$5,000
ArtsLord Leebrick Theatre CompanyEugeneRenovate a building to establish a new theatre venue in downtown Eugene2012$50,000
ArtsMetropolitan Youth SymphonyPortlandSupport programming to develop musicianship and provide community outreach2012$10,000
ArtsMiracle Theatre GroupPortlandSupport artistic programming in 20132012$20,000
ArtsMusic Camps at Wallowa LakeLa GrandeSupport intensive summer brass and woodwind music camps for youth2012$7,000
ArtsNewport Symphony OrchestraNewportExpand youth outreach and education programs2012$15,000
ArtsNorthwest Children's Theater and SchoolPortlandSupport the 20th anniversary season and upgrade main stage lighting2012$15,000
ArtsNorthwest Professional Dance ProjectPortlandSupport programs and operations2012$15,000
ArtsOregon Ballet TheatrePortlandSupport programs and operations2012$80,000
ArtsOregon Center for the Photographic ArtsPortlandSupport operations and visual arts programming2012$10,000
ArtsOregon Repertory SingersPortlandHire a part-time administrative assistant2012$21,000
ArtsOregon Symphony AssociationPortlandSupport programs and operations2012$100,000
ArtsPeter Britt Gardens Music and Arts Festival AssociationMedfordSupport programs and operations for the Classical Festival in Jacksonville2012$15,000
ArtsPHAME AcademyPortlandLeverage new and increased donations through a challenge grant to support arts programming for adults with developmental disabilities2012$8,000
ArtsPortland Actors ConservatoryPortlandSupport theater programs and a Master of Fine Arts Degree authorization project2012$15,000
ArtsPortland Art MuseumPortlandSupport exhibitions and programs2012$100,000
ArtsPortland Baroque OrchestraPortlandSupport expanded programming to attract new audiences and expand repertoire2012$16,000
ArtsPortland Center StagePortlandSupport programs and operations2012$90,000
ArtsPortland Festival SymphonyPortlandPresent free outdoor summer concerts in Portland neighborhood parks2012$10,000
ArtsPortland Opera AssociationPortlandSupport programs and operations2012$90,000
ArtsPortland PlayhousePortlandSupport programs and operations2012$15,000
ArtsPortland RevelsPortlandProduce The Christmas Revels featuring American traditions from mid-1800's Appalachia2012$6,000
ArtsPortland Symphonic ChoirPortlandLeverage new and increased donations to support programming through a challenge grant2012$8,000
ArtsPortland TaikoPortlandProduce Making Waves and auxiliary events2012$10,000
ArtsPortland Youth Philharmonic AssociationPortlandEducate and promote musicianship and leadership in young musicians and increase school access to music programs2012$12,000
ArtsProfile Theatre ProjectPortlandPresent a season featuring works by Athol Fugard2012$12,500
ArtsSalem Art AssociationSalemSupport artists-in-residence programming for underserved schools and community outreach activities in Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties2012$35,000
ArtsSalem Chamber OrchestraSalemSupport programs and operations2012$6,000
ArtsSantiam Hearts to ArtsMill CitySupport programs and operations to integrate the arts in school and community activities2012$4,000
ArtsSouthern Oregon Film SocietyAshlandSupport programs and operations2012$15,000
ArtsTears of Joy TheatrePortlandProduce "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea"2012$10,000
ArtsThird Angle New Music EnsemblePortlandSupport programs and operations, and leverage increased individual contributions through a challenge grant2012$5,000
ArtsYoung Audiences of OregonPortlandSupport arts-in-education programming2012$20,000
ArtsYouth Symphony of Southern OregonMedfordSupport program initiatives for the Silver Jubilee concert season2012$7,000
Children-YouthAdelante MujeresForest GroveInspire and prepare Latino children and families to pursue post-secondary education goals2012$20,000
Children-YouthBig Brothers Big Sisters NorthwestPortlandSustain mentoring programs for at-risk children in five Oregon counties2012$60,000
Children-YouthBoys & Girls Club of AlbanyAlbanyConstruct a teen clubhouse/multi-purpose athletic center for underserved youth2012$60,000
Children-YouthBoys & Girls Club of CorvallisCorvallisExpand programming and remodel a facility for underserved teens2012$40,000
Children-YouthBoys & Girls Club of Western Lane CountyFlorenceProvide teen violence and bullying prevention programs for students and community members in the Siuslaw School District2012$17,500
Children-YouthBoys & Girls Clubs of Central OregonBendComplete renovation of two buildings for a new clubhouse and teen center2012$40,000
Children-YouthCamp Fire USA Portland Metro CouncilPortlandSustain after-school enrichment programs for children attending three low-income schools in East Portland2012$20,000
Children-YouthCASA for ChildrenPortlandSupport a capacity-building initiative to serve more children who are at risk of abuse or have experienced abuse2012$50,000
Children-YouthCASA of Douglas CountyRoseburgImplement a peer supervision model through a challenge grant to serve more children who are at risk of or have experienced abuse2012$22,500
Children-YouthCASA of Lane CountySpringfieldImplement a peer supervision model to serve more children who are at risk of or have experienced abuse2012$40,000
Children-YouthChess for SuccessPortlandSupport operations and strengthen and expand programming to additional Title I schools2012$50,000
Children-YouthChildren First for OregonPortlandSupport programs to increase the stability and safety of children and youth who are in or transitioning out of foster care2012$20,000
Children-YouthChildren's Healing Art ProjectPortlandExpand art therapy programming for critically/chronically ill children and children with disabilities at Doernbecher Children's Hospital2012$6,500
Children-YouthFamilies First of Grant CountyJohn DayIncrease parent education and home visitation services for rural families with young children2012$15,000
Children-YouthFamily Stepping StonesGladstoneExpand early intervention and therapeutic preschool programs for high-risk children and families in Clackamas County2012$35,000
Children-YouthFriends of Saturday AcademyPortlandSupport summer day camps for youth that encourage an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the Willamette River2012$35,000
Children-YouthGirls Inc. of Northwest OregonPortlandRestructure and expand a school-based program for at-risk low-income girls, ages 8-18, in the Roosevelt and Franklin school neighborhoods2012$20,000
Children-YouthHearts With a MissionMedfordSupport shelter and counseling operations to serve more youth in crisis in Jackson County2012$25,000
Children-YouthJ Bar J Youth ServicesBendProvide community-based mentoring for youth in Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties2012$15,000
Children-YouthKinship HousePortlandProvide services at two residential treatment facilities for children and parents involved in the child welfare system2012$20,000
Children-YouthKomemma Cultural Protection AssociationYoncallaSupport a leadership development program for Native American youth in southwestern Oregon2012$4,000
Children-YouthMaslow ProjectMedfordProvide comprehensive wraparound services to homeless and at-risk youth in Southern Oregon2012$25,000
Children-YouthMorrison Child and Family ServicesPortlandEstablish an outpatient mental health treatment center in Oregon City for children who have experienced abuse2012$50,000
Children-YouthMountainStar Family Relief NurseryBendSustain therapeutic early childhood services for low-income, high-risk children and families in Deschutes County2012$35,000
Children-YouthMt. Emily Safe CenterLa GrandeExpand child abuse intervention and prevention in nine northeastern Oregon counties and increase sustainability through a challenge grant2012$15,000
Children-YouthNational Indian Child Welfare Association PortlandDevelop leadership and civic engagement skills among Native American youth, and train tribal and social service agency leaders to provide mentoring and coaching2012$30,000
Children-YouthNew Avenues for YouthPortlandRenovate and equip a building to establish a screen-printing enterprise to train/employ at-risk and homeless youth2012$25,000
Children-YouthOregon Child Development CoalitionWilsonvillePurchase and renovate a building to create an early childhood education center for low-income migrant and seasonal farmworker families in Washington County2012$60,000
Children-YouthOregon Community Foundation/DACA Pooled FundPortlandSupport a pooled fund from Oregon foundations to support nonprofit agencies that provide youth in Oregon who may qualify for Deferred Action2012$20,000
Children-YouthOregon MentorsPortlandExpand a best-practices model to improve design, management, and outcomes for youth mentoring programs2012$45,000
Children-YouthOutward Bound PortlandPortlandProvide scholarships for low-income youth to participate in a wilderness mentoring program, and support year-round programs for low-income youth in the Reynolds School District2012$10,000
Children-YouthPioneer Relief NurseryPendletonProvide early intervention and therapeutic preschool services to high-risk children and families in Umatilla County2012$25,000
Children-YouthPortland Children's MuseumPortlandCreate outdoor exhibit and activity areas to enhance year-round programming2012$125,000
Children-YouthRelief NurseryEugeneConstruct a new facility in Springfield and provide therapeutic preschool programs and intervention to high-risk children and families2012$130,000
Children-YouthRogue Valley Children's Discovery Museum MedfordCreate an interactive infant and toddler exhibit in an early childhood resource center targeting low-income families in Southern Oregon2012$25,000
Children-YouthSacred Heart Medical Center FoundationEugeneProvide a summer camp for children who have experienced the loss of a loved one2012$5,000
Children-YouthShape Up Across OregonPortlandSupport a statewide school-based program to promote physical exercise and healthful nutrition for children2012$5,000
Children-YouthSouthern Oregon Child and Family CouncilCentral PointSupport family literacy and educational programs for low-income Latino children and parents in Jackson County2012$35,000
Children-YouthStand for Children Leadership CenterPortlandExpand efforts to train and activate citizens to reform public education, with an emphasis on low-income, Latino, and English language learners2012$15,000
Children-YouthThe Piece PortlandProvide education, civic engagement, and leadership opportunities throughout the year to teens from marginalized communities2012$8,000
Children-YouthUmatilla-Morrow County Head StartHermistonConstruct a facility for Head Start and other programs serving low-income families in Milton-Freewater2012$25,000
Children-YouthWonder Works--A Children's MuseumThe DallesPurchase and renovate a building to permanently house the museum2012$30,000
Children-YouthYouth, Rights & JusticePortlandExpand pro-bono legal advocacy for at-risk students in Washington County2012$45,000
Community-WelfareBenton Furniture ShareCorvallisProvide beds and bedding to low-income children transitioning into stable housing2012$10,000
Community-WelfareBethlehem InnBendProvide shelter and support services for homeless individuals and families through a challenge grant2012$20,000
Community-WelfareBetter PeoplePortlandReduce recidivism among former offenders using a cognitive behavioral therapy curriculum2012$10,000
Community-WelfareBirch Community ServicesPortlandReplace refrigeration equipment storing perishable foods for low-income, food insecure families2012$15,000
Community-WelfareBradley Angle HousePortlandProvide emergency shelter services for women and children affected by domestic violence2012$14,000
Community-WelfareTown of Canyon CityCanyon CityRenovate the town's historic community center2012$35,000
Community-WelfareCatholic CharitiesPortlandExpand El Programa Hispano’s family participation and education programs for low-income Latino students in East Multnomah County2012$75,000
Community-WelfareCatholic Community Services of the Mid-Willamette Valley and Central CoastSalemImplement a new organizational model to improve agency culture for staff and service outcomes for at-risk youth and other vulnerable individuals2012$20,000
Community-WelfareCentro Cultural de Condado de WashingtonCorneliusExpand educational programming to serve low-income Latino families in Washington County2012$40,000
Community-WelfareCommunity WorksMedfordSupport operations and programs serving vulnerable and at-risk youth and low-income adults in Jackson County2012$25,000
Community-WelfareCompassion ConnectFairviewPurchase dental equipment for faith-based mobile clinics serving low-income and/or uninsured Oregonians2012$10,900
Community-WelfareCoos Douglas County Neighbor to NeighborNorth BendImplement a conflict resolution curriculum in Coos County fifth-grade classrooms2012$9,000
Community-WelfareEdwards Work-Activity CenterAlohaConstruct a community center to serve individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, along with the local community2012$40,000
Community-WelfareFISH Emergency ServicePortlandReplace a wheelchair ramp to ensure accessibility for low-income elderly to replace a wheelchair ramp to ensure accessibility for low-income elderly and/or individuals with disabilities2012$5,000
Community-WelfareGrowing GardensPortlandSupport gardening and nutrition programs for low-income individuals through a challenge grant2012$10,000
Community-WelfareHabitat for Humanity of OregonSalemSupport affiliate chapters statewide to increase housing for low-income individuals2012$35,000
Community-WelfareHarney County Senior and Community Services CenterBurnsExpand a facility serving seniors, veterans, and low-income community members in Harney County2012$40,000
Community-WelfareHAVEN From Domestic ViolenceThe DallesImplement a comprehensive dating violence prevention program for teens in the mid-Columbia Gorge area2012$20,000
Community-WelfareHispanic Metropolitan Chamber of CommercePortlandIncrease access to vocational and higher education scholarships for low- to moderate-income Hispanic students2012$35,000
Community-WelfareHome LifeCorvallisConstruct permanent supportive housing for low-income adults with physical and/or developmental disabilities2012$30,000
Community-WelfareHuerto de la FamiliaEugeneProvide culturally relevant training and counseling to low-income Hispanic individuals interested in starting a food- or farm-based microbusiness2012$25,000
Community-WelfareHuman SolutionsPortlandIncrease the number of family advocates serving homeless families2012$60,000
Community-WelfareJesuit Volunteer Corps NorthwestPortlandEstablish a bilingual volunteer community in Hood River County to increase service capacity at five nonprofit agencies serving low-income Hispanic residents2012$15,000
Community-WelfareJewish Family & Child ServicePortlandProvide safety net services for low-income families and individuals, including seniors and people with disabilities2012$15,000
Community-WelfareThe Latino Community AssociationBendSupport operations serving low-income, immigrant Latino families in Central Oregon2012$10,000
Community-WelfareLatino NetworkPortlandProvide an early childhood education program and outreach activities for low-income, Spanish-speaking families with children ages three to five2012$45,000
Community-WelfareLutheran Community Services NorthwestBeavertonSupport HopeSpring, a transitional housing program for homeless women and their families2012$10,000
Community-WelfareMartha and Mary MinistriesPortlandExpand a volunteer outreach program that provides end-of-life care to low-income individuals2012$10,000
Community-WelfareMetropolitan Family ServicePortlandPilot a skilled peer intervention program serving seniors experiencing physical and/or mental decline2012$25,000
Community-WelfareMid-Willamette Valley Community Action AgencySalemSupport reentry and transition services designed to reduce recidivism among formerly incarcerated individuals2012$20,000
Community-WelfareNeighborhood Economic Development CorporationSpringfieldRemodel a facility to house a year-round farmers market in Springfield and to support emerging food-industry entrepreneurs2012$50,000
Community-WelfareNorthwest Pilot ProjectPortlandProvide housing and support services to low-income homeless seniors and those at risk of homelessness2012$30,000
Community-WelfareOperation Nightwatch - PortlandPortlandExpand hospitality services to low-income and homeless individuals throughout the metropolitan area2012$18,000
Community-WelfareOregon Coast Community ActionCoos BayConstruct a new Head Start and family resource facility in Coos Bay for low-income families2012$100,000
Community-WelfareOregon Food BankPortlandAcquire food for distribution to families in need throughout the state2012$200,000
Community-WelfarePartners for a Hunger-Free OregonPortlandIncrease the number of sites across Oregon that provide summer and after-school nutrition programs for low-income children2012$25,000
Community-WelfarePleasant Hill FoundationPleasant HillRenovate the community center building to increase accessibility for area residents2012$10,000
Community-WelfarePort City Development CenterPortlandReplace kitchen and cafeteria flooring in a facility serving adults with developmental and physical disabilities2012$20,000
Community-WelfarePortland-Oregon Sustainability Institute PortlandSupport EcoDistrict projects redeveloping neighborhoods for sustainability2012$15,000
Community-WelfareProud GroundPortlandImplement a merger with Clackamas Community Land Trust to increase affordable housing for low/moderate-income first-time home buyers2012$35,000
Community-WelfareREACH Community DevelopmentPortlandConstruct new agency headquarters and resident activity areas in a new affordable housing complex2012$35,000
Community-WelfareRebuilding Together*Washington CountyBeavertonRepair mobile homes for low-income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities2012$5,000
Community-WelfareRecovery Association ProjectOregon CityHire a data position to support expansion of an affordable housing model for at-risk individuals across Oregon2012$42,000
Community-WelfareRide ConnectionPortlandConstruct new agency headquarters and a resource center for low-income transit riders in a new affordable housing complex2012$30,000
Community-WelfareS.A.B.L.E. HouseDallasHire a coordinator to recruit and manage volunteers to expand services for those at risk of domestic violence2012$40,000
Community-WelfareSalvation Army (The), Cascade DivisionGreshamComplete Phase II expansion of a facility to serve low-income individuals, youth, and families in the Rockwood area2012$125,000
Community-WelfareSisters of the RoadPortlandProvide services to individuals experiencing poverty and homelessness through a challenge grant2012$20,000
Community-WelfareSiuslaw Area Women's CenterFlorencePurchase new computers, printers, and a copier to increase services to low-income and vulnerable individuals in western Lane County2012$12,000
Community-WelfareSociety of St. Vincent de Paul, Rogue Valley District CouncilMedfordSupport programs and operations serving low-income and homeless individuals and families2012$20,000
Community-WelfareSt. Andrew Legal ClinicPortlandProvide access to legal services for very low-income clients2012$25,000
Community-WelfareStore to DoorPortlandMaintain a program manager position to provide grocery and medication delivery services for seniors and individuals with disabilities2012$12,000
Community-WelfareSustainable Urban Neighborhoods PortlandExpand a community harvesting program that provides fresh produce to low-income, food-insecure families2012$8,000
Community-WelfareUmpqua Community Development Corporation RoseburgConstruct a permanent supportive housing complex for homeless veterans and their families in Douglas County2012$75,000
Community-WelfareVerdePortlandExpand training and employment opportunities for low-income people of color through a residential/commercial weatherization enterprise2012$20,000
Community-WelfareVolunteer ConnectBendStrengthen the agency's capacity to implement new programs and staffing to increase volunteerism in Central Oregon2012$35,000
Community-WelfareVOZ Workers' Rights Education ProjectPortlandIntegrate English language learning into educational programs and services for low-income immigrant day laborers2012$15,000
Community-WelfareWomen's Crisis Support TeamGrants PassSupport domestic and sexual violence prevention programs in Josephine County2012$35,000
EducationArock School District 81ArockConstruct a community center in Malheur County2012$20,000
EducationCatlin Gabel SchoolPortlandConstruct a creative arts center for middle and high school students2012$200,000
EducationClassroom Law ProjectPortlandExpand civics education to 5th-12th graders throughout urban and rural Oregon2012$10,000
EducationCommunity Transitional SchoolPortlandProvide transportation to/from school for students experiencing homelessness2012$10,000
EducationElevate OregonPortlandSupport school-based mentoring for low-income at-risk high school students in the Parkrose School District2012$50,000
EducationFoundations for a Better OregonPortlandSupport the Chalkboard Project for calendar years 2013 and 20142012$419,500
EducationJunior Achievement of Oregon and SW WashingtonPortlandConstruct a mobile exhibit to launch a financial literacy program for middle/high school students statewide2012$35,000
EducationMarylhurst UniversityMarylhurstUpgrade The Art Gym, a gallery for artists in the Pacific Northwest2012$140,000
EducationNeskowin Valley SchoolNeskowinMake physical improvements to the school facility2012$20,000
EducationOregon Children's FoundationPortlandSupport SMART program services to increase child literacy statewide2012$75,000
EducationOregon Social Learning Center FoundationEugeneIncrease kindergarten readiness and early literacy in low-income Lane County neighborhoods for children from English- and/or Spanish-speaking families2012$15,000
EducationPacific Northwest College of ArtPortlandIncrease enrollment and retention of a diverse student body, and strengthen core student services2012$30,000
EducationPlayworks Education EnergizedPortlandExpand transformational play training and coaching to low-income Portland area elementary schools2012$30,000
EducationPortland Opportunities Industrialization CenterPortlandSupport a transition program for low-income, at-risk young adults fostering education, employment, and self-sufficiency skills beyond high school2012$30,000
EducationPortland Reading FoundationPortlandExpand reading intervention services into elementary schools serving low-income families2012$35,000
EducationRogue Valley Farm to SchoolAshlandExpand nutrition programs and community partnerships promoting local food sources in schools serving low-income students2012$5,000
EducationSalem-Keizer Coalition for EqualitySalemSupport programs and operations to increase parental engagement and improve educational outcomes for low-income Latino students2012$45,000
EducationSt. Andrew Nativity SchoolPortlandExpand school-based counseling services for low-income students and their families2012$25,000
EducationWillamette UniversitySalemRenovate the Lestle J. Sparks Center athletic facility2012$400,000
EnvironmentColumbia Land TrustPortlandPurchase two properties south of The Dalles to conserve critical plant and wildlife habitat2012$35,000
EnvironmentThe Nature ConservancyPortlandLaunch the Coquille Estuary Restoration Project2012$70,000
EnvironmentNorthwest Earth InstitutePortlandPromote stewardship of the environment and develop a web-based discussion course platform2012$25,000
EnvironmentPacific Forest TrustCorvallisPurchase key land parcels in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument to protect biodiversity2012$25,000
EnvironmentRusk Ranch Nature CenterCave JunctionContract a project coordinator to expand operations and programs  
EnvironmentSouthern Oregon Land ConservancyAshlandIncrease organizational capacity and memberships through a challenge grant2012 $20,000
EnvironmentFriends of Tryon Creek ParkPortlandUpgrade office technology2012$8,000
EnvironmentWestern Rivers ConservancyPortlandCreate a nature park and fish sanctuary in Hood River County through a challenge grant2012$80,000
EnvironmentWillamette RiverkeeperPortlandSupport programs and operations to restore, conserve, and advocate for a healthy Willamette River basin2012$15,000
Health and ScienceCascade AIDS ProjectPortlandIncrease volunteer capacity to expand services to people living with HIV/AIDS and to provide HIV/AIDS tests and risk-reduction information to the broader public2012$50,000
Health and ScienceCenter for Community CounselingEugeneProvide mental health services for low-income individuals in Lane County2012$10,000
Health and ScienceFriends of Creston Children's Dental ClinicMilwaukiePurchase a digital X-ray device for a dental clinic serving low-income school children2012$10,000
Health and ScienceElgin Health DistrictElginPurchase dental equipment and office technology to establish a dental clinic for underserved rural residents2012$25,000
Health and ScienceEssential Health ClinicHillsboroSupport operations and expand programs providing urgent care for low-income uninsured individuals in Washington County2012$50,000
Health and ScienceGales Creek Camp Foundation for Children with DiabetesPortlandIncrease the number of children who can be served by upgrading the camp's septic system2012$20,000
Health and ScienceHIV AllianceEugeneSupport HIV- and Hepatitis C- prevention efforts in Lane, Douglas, Josephine, and Marion Counties2012$25,000
Health and ScienceHousecall ProvidersPortlandSupport operations to further a home-based, primary care demonstration project serving low-income, medically fragile, and elderly patients2012$45,000
Health and ScienceMcKenzie River ClinicBlue RiverPurchase an adjustable exam table for patients with limited mobility2012$10,000
Health and ScienceMorrow County Health DistrictHeppnerPurchase portable defibrillators to improve emergency cardiac care for rural residents2012$25,000
Health and ScienceOld Mill Center for Children and FamiliesCorvallisIncrease the agency's capacity to provide mental health services to children and teens in Benton County2012$28,000
Health and ScienceOptions for Southern OregonGrants PassPurchase a building to provide comprehensive community mental health services to low-income adults in Josephine County2012$60,000
Health and ScienceOregon Health and Science University FoundationPortlandProvide faculty professional development through a new compassionate communication skills curriculum for medical providers2012$200,000
Health and ScienceOregon Lions Sight & Hearing FoundationPortlandPurchase equipment to expand sight and hearing screenings to low-income school children in Oregon, and support program expansions2012$40,000
Health and ScienceReturning Veterans ProjectPortlandExpand counseling and supportive healthcare services to veterans returning from recent conflicts and their families2012$8,500
Health and ScienceSilverton HealthSilvertonPurchase and implement a central monitoring system for the Family Birth Center2012$50,000
Health and ScienceSouth Lane Mental Health ServicesCottage GroveHire staff to expand mental health services for high-needs, low-income children and their families in the Cottage Grove area2012$25,000
Health and ScienceVolunteers in Medicine ClinicSpringfieldIntegrate diabetes education and management programs into all clinic activities for low-income clients2012$65,000
Health and ScienceThe Wallace Medical ConcernPortlandSupport operations and expand health services for low-income individuals during the transition to a Federally Qualified Health Clinic2012$35,000
HumanitiesCity of AstoriaAstoriaConstruct the Garden of Surging Waves honoring the contributions of Chinese immigrants2012$25,000
HumanitiesChiloquin Visions in ProgressChiloquinSupport creative writing residencies for underserved, low-income Chiloquin High School students2012$3,500
HumanitiesChinese Consolidated Benevolent AssociationPortlandReplace the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in a historic building serving the Chinese community2012$4,000
HumanitiesFishtrapEnterpriseSupport programs and operations to promote literary arts in Eastern Oregon2012$20,000
HumanitiesHigh Desert MuseumBendEnclose a pavilion at the Donald M. Kerr Birds of Prey Center2012$50,000
HumanitiesJapanese Garden Society of OregonPortlandSupport operations and 50th anniversary programs and exhibitions2012$30,000
HumanitiesKeizer Community LibraryKeizerPurchase new computers and software to serve library patrons of all ages2012$5,000
HumanitiesLibraries of Eastern OregonFossilPresent a literary arts festival in Pendleton to stimulate interest in regional writing and literacy2012$3,400
HumanitiesLiterary ArtsPortlandSupport Oregon Book Awards, Oregon Literary Fellowships, Writers in the Schools, and @Literary Arts programs2012$24,000
HumanitiesNative American Youth and Family CenterPortlandIntegrate Chinook language classes at community gatherings to enhance literacy and cultural connection among Native youth, elders, and community members2012$10,000
HumanitiesThe Nature of WordsBendSupport creative writing residencies in schools and literary arts outreach in the community2012$12,000
HumanitiesNewberg Public LibraryNewbergExpand the children's library2012$20,000
HumanitiesOld Church SocietyPortlandRepair and repaint the building interior2012$15,000
HumanitiesOregon Council for the HumanitiesPortlandProvide humanities courses for low-income individuals in Portland and Salem, and a summer humanities camp for teens2012$15,000
HumanitiesOregon Historical SocietyPortlandUpgrade the museum's environmental systems, security, and elevator access to the research library2012$80,000
HumanitiesPittock Mansion SocietyPortlandRepair four terraces on the historic building2012$25,000
HumanitiesStayton Public Library FoundationStaytonLeverage new and increased donations through a challenge grant2012$10,000
HumanitiesThe Willamette Heritage CenterSalemRedesign and reinterpret exhibits in two historic Salem houses2012$20,000
HumanitiesWillamette WritersWest LinnIncrease access to books for low-income, homeless, and troubled children and youth2012$5,000
ReligionEcumenical Ministries of OregonPortlandEngage faith communities in service for the common good, and present the 2012 Collins Lecture2012$150,000