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  • PLGP

    Portland Latino Gay Pride Scholarship Applications Available

    In partnership with Equity Foundation, Portland Latino Gay Pride (PLGP) will award a one-thousand dollar scholarship to a  deserving student. Established in 2012, by the Portland Latino Gay Pride Board of Directors, the PLGP Scholarship is the only  scholarship at Equity Foundation to focus on...

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    The Faces for Change Fund has been created to honor Jadin Bell

    Equity Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of the Faces for Change Fund. The Faces for Change Fund is named in honor of Jadin Bell, a 15 year old boy from La Grande, Oregon who hanged himself in late January and died Sunday, February...

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    Susie Shepherd to be honored at Women Who Lead 2013!

    We are thrilled to present Susie Shepherd with a Lifetime Achievement Award! Please join us in honoring Susie Shepherd and Samantha Swaim at Women Who Lead 2013, Equity Foundation’s celebration of women work in service of equality. They lead our community forward through their work,...

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    Samantha Swaim to be honored at Women Who Lead 2013!

    Save the date for Women Who Lead 2013, Equity Foundation’s celebration of women work in service of equality. They lead our community forward through their work, volunteering, and spirit of giving. Our Leadership Award winner is Samantha Swaim of Samantha Swaim Fundraising, LLC.   See...

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    Women Who Lead: May 15, 2013

    Save the date for Women Who Lead 2013, Equity Foundation’s celebration of women who work in service of equality. They lead our community forward through their work, volunteering, and spirit of giving. We are happy to announce our Women Who Lead 2013 Leadership Award winner,...

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    A Class Act to benefit Shepherd Scholarship, April 26

    A Class Act 2013, April 26 at 7:30, featuring Grant Edwards, Organ Virtuoso. The 19th annual event benefits the Bill and Ann Shepherd Scholarship Fund of Equity Foundation.  Purchase tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/335243.

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  • Karol Collymore to lead Equity Foundation

    Karol Collymore to lead Equity Foundation

    February 27, 2013 Portland, Oregon The Equity Foundation is pleased to announce the hiring of its new Executive Director, Karol Collymore.  Collymore brings 13 years of experience in non-profit, political and government roles to the Foundation. “I am very honored to join Equity Foundation, a...

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  • Jessica Dolin

    New Jessica Dolin Memorial Scholarship

    New Jessica Dolin Memorial Scholarship at Equity Foundation to benefit students in Oregon and Clark County, WA Leigh and Leslie Dolin have established the Jessica Dolin Memorial Scholarship at Equity Foundation in memory of their daughter, who passed away May 14, 2003.  The scholarship is...

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    Community Impact: Elizabeth’s Story

    A college education is one of the greatest opportunities that youth have. However, it is often difficult for many youth to find the funds necessary to cover the costs of a college education which is why I am personally very grateful that organizations, such as...

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    Equity Foundation to Postpone Equity Awards

    The Equity Foundation has decided to postpone the Annual Equity Awards Event to later in 2013.  This will allow the organization to receive a greater number of qualified candidates and have the Board of Directors focus on filling the role of Executive Director. We hope this...

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