Programs

  • 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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    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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  • 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: Christina’s Story

    As many of you may know, Equity Foundation provides scholarships to LGBT students in Oregon and SW Washington.  Last year, our scholarship funds provided nearly $58,000 to local students. Your donations ensure that we can continue to support the community and help each scholarship recipient...

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    Community Impact: Janell’s story

    Equity Foundation provided a grant to Portland YouthBuilders (PYB) to support the academic studies and vocational training programs that help young people make long term positive changes. Their students receive career development skills, leadership development opportunities, and long term support. Thanks to your donations, Equity...

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    Community impact: Equity grant helps youth in Central Oregon

    Equity Foundation provided a grant to the Human Dignity Coalition (HDC).  This is an organization that has worked for the last 20 years to advance and safeguard human rights, dismantle oppression and promote equality for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community in Central...

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    New Crawford Memorial Scholarship to benefit students at PSU

    The David M. Crawford Memorial Scholarship at Equity Foundation was created in memory of David M. Crawford by Crawford’s partner Scott Mason.  Crawford was the former Treasurer of Equity Foundation and alum of Portland State University. The scholarship is intended for LGBT students or students...

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    Creating Positive Change Thanks to You

    As we come to the end of another successful year, we want to thank those who have contributed to our success and ask if you will help us once again. The holiday season is the perfect time to show those around you how much you...

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    Workplace Giving List of Grantees 2012

    If Equity Foundation is included in your workplace’s employee giving campaign, you can pledge to either Equity Foundation or through Equity Foundation to any of our grantees below: ACLU Foundation of Oregon, Portland Basic Rights Education Fund, Portland Better People, Portland Big Brothers Big Sisters...

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