Meyer Memorial Trust

What a stellar new board roster at Philanthropy Northwest ?? CEO Toya Fick joins impactful leaders across the region to help steer this organization into the future. Here's to supporting a healthy philanthropic ecosystem across the PNW! https://lnkd.in/gHdBWbFb

?? Grant extension update ?? As part of their election response, Seeding Justice launched a new version of their Rapid Response Grant now open on a rolling basis. They've also extended the due date for their current Seeding Advocacy grant opportunity to Dec 2. Click the links below for more info. Rapid Response Grants: https://lnkd.in/gRVF9XU8 Seeding Advocacy: https://lnkd.in/gCJzjNbE

Calling all farmers, ranchers and producers ?? The Oregon Community Food Systems Network is now accepting applications for the Farmer & Rancher Disaster Resilience Grant Program. https://lnkd.in/gyg668XY

What is your vision for Portland's future? Students and young people gathered at this year's Youth Futures Summit to respond. Their answers included better school safety, increased public funding and much more. A Portland State University initiative, this event brings together Portland youth who are passionate about social and environmental advocacy, civic engagement and community building. Together they utilized futurist principles to envision a future with stronger civic infrastructure and connection to place. https://lnkd.in/gHXQsKs5

With more than 80 events and 1,300 visitors under our belt, we consider the launch of Meyer's free event space a rousing success. If you're curious about hosting a future event or meeting at Meyer's Center for Great Purposes, here are some tips on booking and other useful details from Events Coordinator, Saylor Berggren. https://lnkd.in/gCz8xC_T

“We are not trying to undo damage, we are trying to create something greater than ever existed" - Winta Yohannes, Albina Vision Trust executive director The nation's largest restorative redevelopment effort is taking place right here in our neighborhood and Albina Vision Trust is leading the charge. Check out Willamette Week's coverage for more on AVT's work to rebuild a thriving Black community in the heart of Portland. https://lnkd.in/gtScr7ff

Here's to honoring the people whose dedication sustains our communities! Last Friday, we proudly attended the PCUN Harvesting Justice Gala. Our team — Director of Facilities and Office Operations Iliana Tovar, Director of People and Culture Mark Kajitani, SPHR, SHRM-SCP and Senior Program Officer Sally Yee — joined in celebrating PCUN's vital work to protect farmworkers' rights and advocate for justice. https://pcun.org/

We recently hosted a powerful gathering of 40 changemakers at the Center for Great Purposes, bringing together the Mission Investors Exchange and the American Evaluation Association Social Finance Topical Interest Group. This collaborative event centered on advancing mission-driven investments with a shared goal: crafting inclusive processes, assessing both immediate and long-term impacts, and building communities of belonging. Thank you to all for such a thoughtful conversation. More to come!

Here's something to keep you grounded today. We recently met up with Erin Kothari, the executive director of Oregon Futures Lab, to learn more about her organization’s work to cultivate BIPOC leadership, advance movements and weave self-care into our daily practice. "If we’re going to achieve a racially just Oregon, we need leaders who reflect our communities and are supported holistically in their roles. It’s not just about putting someone in a position — it’s about giving them the tools and community they need to thrive." Learn more about what drives Erin: https://lnkd.in/gW2GpCta

In this post-election reality, millions face threats to their rights and futures. To our grantees, partners and friends: we are here, and we are in this for the long haul. We see you, we stand with you and we are ready to back you with our actions and resources. Together, we will not abandon our shared vision — a world where justice reigns over hatred, where compassion outshines cruelty, and where everyone has the opportunity to build a bright and prosperous future We will persist. We will fight for justice. We will build a better tomorrow. https://lnkd.in/g-WJPCxU