Upcoming Events
October 2022
SMART Sip
Mark your calendars for the SMART Sip, a fundraiser helping bring the lifelong love of books and reading to local kids. Hosted by the SMART Reading Associate Board, the SMART Sip brings together community members for a fun gathering of premium wines, food pairings, and opportunities to learn more about our work.
¡Comunidad Viva! A Hacienda CDC Celebration and Fundraiser
Join our Community Partner Hacienda CDC at Ecotrust on Friday, October 28, 2022 to celebrate our beautiful and diverse community! Doors will open at 5PM for an inspiring evening featuring acclaimed author and activist Julissa Arce. Join virtually or in person to support the impactful work of Hacienda!
November 2022
NAYA Family Center 19th Annual Gala and Auction
Save the date for the NAYA Family Center Annual Gala and Auction is the largest celebration of National Native American Heritage Month in the Pacific Northwest, bringing together Native leaders, elected officials, business owners, community members, and all those dedicated to the lifetime success of NAYA youth and families.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Nonprofit Culture 101
This training is for current SVP Partners and Encore Fellows. SVP Portland is committed to a learning culture and creating more equitable outcomes in our community.
As a Partner, you have the opportunity to engage with nonprofits who partner with us in this mission, and who represent diverse perspectives and cultures, and ethnic and racial backgrounds. After completing this workshop, you will learn essential soft skills to engage in the nonprofit sector, and inclusively work in our Community Partner spaces with racial consciousness and cultural relevance.
TASTE for Equity
Join TASTE for Equity on November 18, 2022 for a celebration of the ongoing equity work in Portland.
The Gala will showcase a diverse group of local chefs, winemakers, brewers, spoken-word artists, musicians and speakers. We’ll honor a variety of local equity heroes, spotlighting how the Portland Metro region is leaning into love. All proceeds from event sponsors supports local culturally specific and equity-based nonprofits.
Keep watching the TASTE for Equity webpage for more information on our 2022 beneficiaries, equity champions, sponsors and how to get your ticket.