Willamette Week's Give!Guide

Can you believe that 16,336 amazing humans gave $8,878,543 through Willamette Week’s Give!Guide this year? ?? We’re still wrapping our minds around it. But it’s true. You did it. We did it! We cannot thank you enough for how you uplifted the 250 nonprofits that were a part of this year’s campaign. This was no ordinary year, and you all manifested magic, despite the odds stacked against the fundraising world. We’re compiling a full campaign report that will be posted to giveguide.org once it’s ready. Meanwhile, you can see a few fun facts below, and scroll through the following slides to see lists that illustrate how far your generosity spanned. ? The smallest donation was $10; there were 14,402 of them! ? The largest donation was $300,000 spread across 30 nonprofits. ? All 50 states were represented by donors this year—the first time ever! ? There were 2,708 donors aged 35 and under. They gave a total of $354,084. To the nonprofits in this year’s campaign, we are so grateful for everything that you do for our community. We know that you are working year-round and that your impact expands beyond Give!Guide. Donors, please continue to follow and support them! Keep your eyes peeled on giveguide.org for the full campaign report, and keep congratulating yourself for all your hard work. ??

Fundraising is hard work. But it is also rewarding work. As we move into the new year, we don’t feel any shame in acknowledging the end of 2024 has been fiscally, politically and emotionally difficult to campaign in. If you had asked us how we felt about meeting our goal at the start of the campaign, the only honest answer we would have been able to give was “nervous.” ?? But right now, we’re feeling frickin’ grateful. The community of the Portland metro area (and sometimes beyond!), pulled together and showed up for 250 participating nonprofits. Through incredible generosity, as of midnight on Jan. 1, 2025, we raised $8,867,393 million from 16,336 donors. ?? You may be tired of hearing it, but we really can’t thank you enough! In a remarkable display of generosity, the community (that includes all of you!) has once again shown its commitment to supporting and uplifting residents who need it the most.? We could not have achieved G!G’s highest goal EVER without you donating, advocating, sharing and reinforcing this year’s campaign. All of our efforts were more than worth it, and we are elated to have once again set a new precedent in G!G history. ?? You’ve all come together to bolster over 200 local organizations and elevate the community's well-being. Pat yourselves on the back, you deserve it because you all are truly amazing. ?? Thank you, from the G!G team!

WHEW! We work year-round to make Willamette Week’s Give!Guide come to life. Then campaign season rolls around, and it seems to pass in the blink of an eye. We’re excited (and a little sad, let’s be honest) to see the finish line chasing us down. Thus far we’ve raised $7.69 million toward this year’s goal of $8.5 million. Can we get a “Hell yeah!”? ?? You have until 11:59 pm tonight, Dec. 31, to support 250 amazing nonprofits working tirelessly to improve the Portland metro area. It’s easy to find causes you care about. All you have to do is head to giveguide.org to filter through all this year’s participating nonprofits easily using category, size, county, and more. ?? Once you’ve found a nonprofit (or two…or three…or five) addressing an issue that resonates with you, add your donation amount (min. $10), submit, and do a little happy dance. Each donation brings us closer to the LARGEST Give!Guide goal yet—so get to donating now! ??

For our last Big Give Day, we’ll have just ONE lucky winner! Donate $10 or more today for a chance to win the Create Oregon prize bonanza from Oregon Cultural Trust. Explore the natural beauty of Oregon while immersing yourself in creative experiences! This package includes lodging, dining, and hands-on workshops in three beautiful corners of our state: the majestic Oregon Coast, the lush forests of Southern Oregon, and Oregon’s “little Switzerland” in the Wallowa Mountains. Scroll through this post to see details for each getaway destination in this incredible prize package, then smash that link in our bio and you’ll be on your way. Remember: every donation of $10+ is a chance to win this grand finale Big Give Day! Head to giveguide.org to donate now. ?

Seven chances to win today — this one is for the music lovers and festival goers! Every donation of $10 or more is entered to win one of SIX pairs of day passes to Pickathon, an experiential music festival like no other. Each winner will receive two entries for a day of your choosing (Friday-Sunday, July 31 - Aug 5, 2025) and access to everything the festival has to offer. Note: parking and camping not included! Big Music Day has a bonus prize: the seventh winner will receive a gorgeous vertical turntable from Music Millennium. ?? The Pro-Ject Audio VT-E turntable can be positioned on a table or mounted on a wall. This turntable comes pre-adjusted right out of the box and is super easy to install. Tracking force and anti-skating are carefully set for the included Ortofon OM 5E cartridge. Turntable is a beautiful red matte! Head to giveguide.org to donate now!

Calling all adventure seekers! Donate $10 or more today and you’ll have THREE chances to win a spectacular sightseeing aerial tour from Portland’s best tour operator, Envi Adventures. Each tour voucher is good for up to three people, so grab a couple friends and get on board for unforgettable views of some of Oregon’s most iconic sights. Win one of the following aerial tours: ???Stumptown: a sparkly nighttime view of our beloved Portland skyline. (20 min) ???Wonderful Waterfalls: a spectacular view of Multnomah Falls, one of Oregon’s most popular destinations — minus the crowds! (40 min) ???The Quicksand Triangle: a grand showcase of Oregon’s best natural landmarks, including Mt Hood and a big stretch of the Columbia River Gorge. (50 min) A unique and memorable adventure — donate today for a chance to see our gorgeous corner of the world in a whole new way. Remember: every donation is a chance to win ($10 to ten nonprofits = ten chances to win). So tip your wings at the link in our bio and feel free to move about the @giveguide cabin!

Six chances to win today! Give $10 or more and you could win one of SIX gift cards from New Seasons Market. Perfect timing for those end-of-year special holiday meals and gatherings. Enjoy the best local foods and products from your friendly neighborhood grocery store! ??One grand prize winner will receive a $500 gift card to New Seasons Market. Berry good! ??Five winners will each receive a $100 gift card to New Seasons Market. Eggciting! ??Remember: every donation of $10 is a chance to win ($10 to ten orgs = ten chances to win). So romaine calm and lettuce all be super generous on this Big Give Day! Head to giveguide.org to donate now.

Everyone knows that gnawing stomach feeling of hunger. Many of us are privileged because we can afford food, meaning we don’t stay hungry for long. But in the Portland metro area, community members are quietly impacted by hunger daily. Approximately 8%-12% of residents and 10%-16% of children face food insecurity; 38% of these individuals don’t qualify for federal assistance. That means most of the aid they receive comes from the community! Today we’re highlighting the nonprofits in this year’s Hunger category that support hungry families and individuals. Each day these nonprofits work to combat hunger, weaving a strong net of resources to catch those at risk of falling through the cracks. ?? “Food insecurity isn’t just about empty stomachs. It’s about children struggling to focus in school, families enduring heightened stress, and communities unable to fully thrive. It impacts sleep, health, and overall well-being. Food is an invaluable common language that connects us to one another. When everyone doesn’t have equitable access to the food they need to flourish, the ripple effect impacts us all,” Abby Schwalb from St. Johns Food Share on behalf of the nonprofits in the Hunger category. The nonprofits in this year’s Hunger category understand there is no one-solution approach to solving hunger in our community. That’s why they tackle the many facets of hunger, including symptoms and root causes. But they need your help! Head over to giveguide.org to toss one, two, three, or even four of these nonprofits a few dollars and support their cause. Come back on Wednesday, Dec. 18 for our next Big Give Day, where there will be six opportunities to win! ?

There are six chances to win today, courtesy of our prize partners Soter Vineyards and John’s Marketplace. Head to giveguide.org to donate $10 or more today and you’ll be entered to win: ?? From Soter Vineyards, one lucky person (and seven friends) will win the Mineral Springs Ranch Experience. Enjoy a guided hike through Soter’s biodynamic farm and vineyard, then return to the Tasting Room for a glass of wine and a light lunch. Guests will each take home a bottle of Estate wine and some pantry items. ??From John’s Marketplace, you have three chances to win a $200 gift card from Portland’s favorite bottle shop. Stock up on all your favorite beers, wines, ciders, NA beverages, and snacks just in time for the holiday season! ??Are you 35 and under? You’ll have two additional chances to win a $200 gift card from John’s Marketplace! ??Must be at least 21 years of age to win any of today’s prizes.

Living in Oregon is an environmental privilege. From the breathtaking beauty of the Gorge to incredible city and state parks, we have so much to love and protect. ??That includes clean drinking water, shaded neighborhoods, year-round guided outdoor explorations and much more! These privileges exist because of stewardship, intentionality, passion, and hard work. Who are the ones doing some of that hard work? Well, the nonprofits in the Environment category of Willamette Week’s Give!Guide, of course! No matter the season, these organizations work hard to help us all connect with, cherish, and sustain our natural treasures. Today, we’re shining our spotlight on them! ?? “We plant and protect the trees that clean the air we breathe. We remove concrete and asphalt from the land. We protect and acquire undeveloped land to provide habitat for a variety of life and to give people a place to explore, play, or just be,” says Pamela Slaughter from People of Color Outdoors, on behalf of the Environment category. “We’re working to ensure that future generations can experience nature’s magic. Every one of our nonprofits is deeply committed to being a part of the solution,” While there are a lot of ways you can help preserve the natural beauty of our state, donating to any of the nonprofits in this year’s Environment category is one of the easiest. So, head on over to giveguide.org and toss them a few dollars. When you do, you know you’ll be funding a sustainable future for us all. ??