Safe Schools Initiative

Starting in 2002, Equity Foundation sponsored a three-year Safe Schools Initiative to promote and create welcoming, safe, and healthy schools. Equity Foundation created the Safe Schools Initiative to respond to the growing documentation that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) students, and those perceived to be, are the frequent target for bullying and harassment. The challenge is to help school administrators and teachers understand that the problem is real and that there are effective ways to address it.
 

LGBTIQQ Juvenile Justice Project

The goal of the Juvenile Justice Project is to facilitate equitable, respectful, safe and appropriate treatment of LGBTIQQ youth in the juvenile justice and social service systems within the state of Oregon. It is estimated that 4-10 percent of the total detained youth in the juvenile justice system are LGBTIQQ. Close to 26 percent of LGBTIQQ youth are forced to leave their families of origin and end up homeless.

Equity Foundation’s Juvenile Justice Project is currently seeking funding through grants to train service providers in the state so that LGBTIQQ youth are provided with unbiased services. Our project committee consists of Equity Board Members, volunteers and professionals who work with LGBTIQQ youth in the community.

Please check out information on the Juvenile Justice Project links listed on the right where you can find details about the results from the project’s 2008 summit meeting with government officials, service providers and legal advocates, online resources, a list of the ten top things to know when working with LGBTIQQ youth, updates about the project’s current activities and additional documents supporting our mission.

Partnership for Progress

At Equity Foundaiton, our mission is to fund change while changing attitudes. We strive to promote the principles of tolerance, acceptance, respect, equality and dignityfor all people regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. You can join us in solidarity by becoming a memeber of Partnership For Progress.

For more information, please see our Partnership For Progress Flyer()

LGBTIQQ Juvenile Justice Documents and Links:

10 Things to Know.

A Continuum of Self.

Creating Acceptance

LGBTIQQ Juvenile Justice Resources

LGBTIQQ Juvenile Justice Flyer

LGBTIQQ Juvenile Justice Summit Breakout Summary



 

Portland 100 Fund
The goal of the Portland 100 Fund is to involve women in charitable giving in the Portland area.

The Portland 100 Fund will have a minimum of 100 donors who each contribute $1000. At the end of the funding period, donors to the fund collectively make a recommendation to grant $100,000 to a local nonprofit organization.

Through giving, donors to the Portland 100 Fund have the opportunity to create an impact in their local community. Using philanthropic giving as a vehicle, donors create a lasting impact in an area of the arts, civil rights, education, health care, or the environment. 

Workplace Giving
Equity Foundation promotes philanthropy in a variety of workplace settings through workplace giving campaigns. Areas of funding include:

Health and Wellness
Education
Human Dignity/Advocacy
Arts and Culture
Youth, Elders, and Families

Ask your employer if you can begin funding change!