UP Welcomes North South Foundation to Campus Again ~Contributed by Dr. Naga Vemprala, UP Operations & Technology Management Professor Collaborating with the North South Foundation (NSF) for the second consecutive year to host their annual educational contests was incredibly rewarding. The Portland chapter event was a resounding success, with over 100 families joining us at…Continue Reading North South Foundation Partnership Continues!
Category: Nonprofit Spotlights
Nonprofit Spotlight ~ Annie Cole (MA HESA ’18, EdD ’21)
You are an alumna of University of Portland – Why did you choose UP? Before I became a graduate student at UP, I joined the campus as a staff member in the Shepard Academic Resource Center. Being a first-generation college student myself, with a background in social work, I knew I wanted to help guide…Continue Reading Nonprofit Spotlight ~ Annie Cole (MA HESA ’18, EdD ’21)
Do Good Multnomah at UP
Contributed by Sasha Tenzin, (BBA’11) On Memorial Day, we acknowledge and hold space for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our county. It is in their honor we completed our 3rd Ruck March fundraiser, celebrating and supporting Veterans’ Mental Health. This year we partnered with the University of Portland to kick-off the ruck! Ruck March…Continue Reading Do Good Multnomah at UP
Nonprofit Spotlight ~ Sasha Tenzin
What does your Nonprofit do? (Mission) – Do Good Multnomah journeys side-by-side with Veterans and other underserved communities so that all individuals are seen, supported, and valued while navigating shelter and housing. Day to day, what this looks like is forming relationships with unhoused folks to better serve them where they’re at on their individual pathway to…Continue Reading Nonprofit Spotlight ~ Sasha Tenzin
Nonprofit Spotlight ~ Young Catholic Professionals (YCP)
What is YCP Portland’s Mission? The mission of Young Catholic Professionals (YCP) is to challenge, train, and inspire young adults in various professions to Work in Witness for Christ. Our chapter mission is to foster community and fellowship in the young adults of the Portland area and Western Oregon at large. We are a faith…Continue Reading Nonprofit Spotlight ~ Young Catholic Professionals (YCP)
Blanchet House ~ In the News
Our Nonprofit partner has made several, positive headlines in the news lately. Learn more about the ways that Blanchet House is making a positive impact in our community, Blanchet House Helps students and Families During the PPS Strike PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Blanchet House is welcoming students and families affected by the Portland Public Schools teachers’…Continue Reading Blanchet House ~ In the News