ninety-nine girlfriends

2024 #ImpactPartner FinAbility was recently featured on KGW-TV's Hello Rose City, where Executive Director Stacy Sawin highlighted their programs. Their new Savings Matching Program, launching in 2025, will provide $500 savings matches and financial mentorship to help survivors build economic independence. Check out the segment here: https://lnkd.in/g23bgFj4 #WomensGivingCollective

After 19 years in Minneapolis, Michelle DeVaughn landed without the pulls and tugs of raising children and long-term volunteer commitments. It was a fresh slate: exciting, rudderless, and a little lonely. She has enjoyed exploring and learning all the wonders of Portland, Oregon and the PNW. But she's also ready to learn more about what can and is being done to address some of its issues, and how her donations and skills can be used along with others to help. It seems ninety-nine girlfriends is the perfect onramp for all the above. She still does some marketing research consulting work, but she's finding more time to hang with her grandsons, volunteer at an after-school program, and investigate ways her church can help relieve the housing shortage. Until now, tennis has been her way to meet friends of all ages across the metro area. She looks forward to meeting more through ninety-nine girlfriends! #MemberProfile

Nineteen of our #ImpactPartners are featured in this year’s Give Guide, creating an opportunity for many of them to get more donors’ eyes on them and more donations. We share this list with you in the event that you’d like to support them further. Click the link to the bottom to access links to their giving pages! Adelante Mujeres Bienestar Black United Fund of Oregon Bradley Angle BRAVO Youth Orchestras Ecology in Classrooms & Outdoors (ECO) ELSO Inc. FinAbility Friends of Noise North by Northeast Community Health Center Open Signal: Portland Community Media Center Path Home Raphael House of Portland Rose Haven Street Roots Urban Gleaners Voz Workers' Rights Education Project Wisdom of the Elders, Inc. Write Around Portland https://lnkd.in/gdwMBqM9

Meg Marshall's family was recently affected by Hurricane Helene in the southeast. "I have seen how critical it is that communities have thriving, well-resourced non-profits. I have also seen how important it is that individuals know and invest in their neighbors and their communities. Being part of ninety-nine girlfriends has been a rewarding way to give back, connect with incredible people, and focus on uplifting essential organizations in our region. Meg lives in southeast Portland with her husband; two young daughters (ages 2 & 5); and their cat, Garlic Butters. Some of her favorite things about Portland are the food scene, the way the flowers bloom in the spring after the dark and dreary days, and the proximity to the ocean, Mount Hood, and the Gorge. #MemberProfile

Our Impact Partner Path Home invites you to bring holiday cheer by adopting a family. This holiday season, help make unforgettable memories for local kids and their parents. When you sign up, you’ll be matched with a family who stayed at Path Home’s Family Village Shelter this year. You’ll receive their holiday wish lists, making it easy to choose something meaningful for each family member. Family gift ranges: $250–$950 (depending on the family size you select) This is the perfect opportunity to get involved as: -A family -A team with coworkers -A classroom project -A neighborhood or group of friends Spots fill up fast for this popular program, so don’t wait! Sign up today and join us in bringing joy and hope to families in our community. https://lnkd.in/gqUeTaJP #AdoptAFamily #SpreadJoy #HolidayGiving #PathHome #ImpactPartners

Emily chose to spotlight Trina Brodsky in this lovely tribute. Trina loves to stay active through daily hikes, yoga, and travel, and golf. As an avid reader, there is not a book she hasn't devoured and she is a part of a book club with women from across the country. She is also an amazing cook/baker who has become known for her homemade galettes. During election season, she donates her time to phone-banking for the Democratic party and is always staying up to date on politics. You can find her around town at local theater productions, exploring Portland’s many nature trails with her dog Kona, visiting family and friends, laughing at her husband Steve’s plethora of dad jokes, and, of course, staying involved with ninety-nine girlfriends! Trina is an inspiring woman who approaches life with grace, patience, and a determination that I try to emulate. I cherish spending time with her and listening to her stories and life experiences. I am so fortunate to have her in my life and thankful she sponsored me this year. #MemberProfile

Were you inspired to learn about our Impact Award winner Camp ELSO at our Awards Celebration? Here's another opportunity to invest in our future science leaders by supporting this organization. ELSO Inc. is featured in this year's Willamette Week Give!Guide! Donate here: https://lnkd.in/g_yngjXF If you donate on a Big Give Day, you'll be entered into some fantastic prize drawings! https://lnkd.in/gbci_kUz #ImpactPartners

There's no better time to take action than now. Join us in this important work: https://lnkd.in/g8uHfi_Q You can read our equity statement here: https://lnkd.in/gmdGqCRv

Meet Jane Ullman. Jane loves three things about ninety-nine girlfriends: -Impact – ninety-nine girlfriends makes it easy to donate to local organizations that have deeply positive impacts on our community. I couldn't possibly identify and vet all the amazing organizations we support. Ninety-nine girlfriends does the heavy lifting and I get to tag along. Flexibility – If I want to participate in social events or educational sessions or reviewing grant applications, I can. But I don't have to. There's no pressure, but there's lots of opportunity. Women – The girlfriends are smart and engaging and have a wide range of experiences. In person or virtually, it's been delightful to meet women I would not otherwise have met through my regular professional and social channels. #MemberProfile

Nonprofit partners, here's an opportunity for your clients. The Transportation Wallet: Access for All program, led by the Portland Bureau of Transportation, provides transportation passes and credits so people have more choices in how they get around. Applications are now open for community-based organizations who want to help distribute wallets to Portlanders living on low incomes! https://lnkd.in/gNnYXi3H