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Portland Tennis & Education – Carlos’ story (Video)

Meet Carlos, a graduating high school senior who has participated in Portland Tennis & Education programs since he was a young child. Learn how PT&E has impacted Carlos and his ...

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Portland Tennis & Education – Pedro’s story (Video)

Meet Pedro, the first wheelchair scholar athlete in the after school program at Portland Tennis & Education. PT&E is a small grants partner of the Portland Children’s Levy and is ...

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BRAVO Youth Orchestras (Video)

Meet some of the students who participate in @BRAVOYouthOrchestras at César Chávez School and George Middle School and learn about the program’s impact on their lives. BRAVO is an after ...

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Familias en Acción – Abuela, Mamá y Yo (Video)

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, our new Hunger Relief partners at Familias en Acción adapted their culturally specific education program to meet the need in the community. Rebeca Márquez ...

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What is the Portland Children’s Levy? (Video)

Have you ever wondered what the Portland Children’s Levy does? Check out this short video explaining how the Levy is investing in our future.

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Felicia Tripp Folsom visits Camp Fire Columbia (Video)

Felicia Tripp Fulsom is the county-appointed member and has a long history of community involvement in equity, children, and housing issues. On a recent trip to check out Camp Fire ...

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Expresiones After-School Program – Mural Painting at Hacienda CDC’s Salon Comunal (Video)

We had so much fun getting to know the artists who collaborated with students from Expresiones to create an outdoor mural at Hacienda CDC’s Salon Comunal building at 6856 NE ...

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Lifeworks NW- Children’s Relief Nursery (Video)

LifeWorks NW’s Children’s Relief Nursery is one of 15 child abuse prevention and intervention programs supported by the Levy. Watch Charlie, Colby, and Annie’s story and SHARE if you agree ...

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Listos Para Aprender – Conozca a Hilda Matias y Cristina (Video)

De el programa Nińos Morrison y Servicios de Familia (Morrison Child & Family Services) conozca a Hilda Matias y Cristina del programa de preparación para la escuela Listos Para Aprender ...

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Human Solutions – LearnLinks Summer Camp (Video)

Check out this video featuring a PCL-funded summer camp. Remie and the crew took us on a field trip to enjoy some summer ☀️ & 🌊. LearnLinks is a year-round ...

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College Possible – Olivia’s Story (Video)

Earlier this year, we met Olivia and her College Possible Portland mentor, Davita. College Possible makes college admission and success a reality for low-income students through intensive coaching and support ...

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high school student Tatum being pushed in her wheelchair by her grandmother

Native American Youth and Family Center – Sibling Family Visit Night (Video)

“It makes me feel spiritual inside.” Watch high school student, Tatum, share how important @NAYAFam’s Sibling Family Visit Night is to her family. The monthly, PCL-funded event provides cultural enrichment ...

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Janus Youth Programs – Village Market (Video)

Village Market is a neighborhood market with a commitment to affordable, fresh and local food for all people. The Portland Children’s Levy supports their “Free Fruit for Kids” program as ...

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Volunteers of America Oregon – Family Relief Nursery (Video)

The Portland Children’s Levy invests in fifteen Child Abuse Prevention & Intervention programs citywide. Volunteers of America Oregon’s Family Relief Nursery offers much-needed respite to overwhelmed parents, and creates an ...

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Meals on Wheels People – Meals 4 Kids (Video)

Big thanks to the team at Meals on Wheels People for all their work to address food insecurity in our community. The “Meals 4 Kids” program delivers around 3,400 meals ...

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Oregon Food Bank – School-Based Pantries (Video)

This month we are focusing on our investments in hunger relief programs. Thank you to the Oregon Food Bank for inviting us to hear about the connection between food, health ...

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Friends of the Children – Portland (Video)

The Portland Children’s Levy funding is crucial for our foster-care program.” Thanks to Friends of the Children – Portland for helping us kickoff #NationalMentoringMonth with a video about its intensive, ...

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A mentor named Gretchen and a young girl smile at each other while coloring together during Girls Inc

Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest (Video)

Watch and Share this video to spread the love for this awesome, Portland Children’s Levy-funded after-school program. Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest is one of our 23 after-school investments ...

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