ninety-nine girlfriends

Emily chose to spotlight Trina Brodsky in this lovely tribute. Trina loves to stay active through daily hikes, yoga, and travel, and golf. As an avid reader, there is not a book she hasn't devoured and she is a part of a book club with women from across the country. She is also an amazing cook/baker who has become known for her homemade galettes. During election season, she donates her time to phone-banking for the Democratic party and is always staying up to date on politics. You can find her around town at local theater productions, exploring Portland’s many nature trails with her dog Kona, visiting family and friends, laughing at her husband Steve’s plethora of dad jokes, and, of course, staying involved with ninety-nine girlfriends! Trina is an inspiring woman who approaches life with grace, patience, and a determination that I try to emulate. I cherish spending time with her and listening to her stories and life experiences. I am so fortunate to have her in my life and thankful she sponsored me this year. #MemberProfile

Were you inspired to learn about our Impact Award winner Camp ELSO at our Awards Celebration? Here's another opportunity to invest in our future science leaders by supporting this organization. ELSO Inc. is featured in this year's Willamette Week Give!Guide! Donate here: https://lnkd.in/g_yngjXF If you donate on a Big Give Day, you'll be entered into some fantastic prize drawings! https://lnkd.in/gbci_kUz #ImpactPartners

There's no better time to take action than now. Join us in this important work: https://lnkd.in/g8uHfi_Q You can read our equity statement here: https://lnkd.in/gmdGqCRv

Meet Jane Ullman. Jane loves three things about ninety-nine girlfriends: -Impact – ninety-nine girlfriends makes it easy to donate to local organizations that have deeply positive impacts on our community. I couldn't possibly identify and vet all the amazing organizations we support. Ninety-nine girlfriends does the heavy lifting and I get to tag along. Flexibility – If I want to participate in social events or educational sessions or reviewing grant applications, I can. But I don't have to. There's no pressure, but there's lots of opportunity. Women – The girlfriends are smart and engaging and have a wide range of experiences. In person or virtually, it's been delightful to meet women I would not otherwise have met through my regular professional and social channels. #MemberProfile

Nonprofit partners, here's an opportunity for your clients. The Transportation Wallet: Access for All program, led by the Portland Bureau of Transportation, provides transportation passes and credits so people have more choices in how they get around. Applications are now open for community-based organizations who want to help distribute wallets to Portlanders living on low incomes! https://lnkd.in/gNnYXi3H

Voting closes at 8 p.m., Girlfriends! Don't forget to drop your ballot off at a ballot box. And don't forget our shared values when you mark your ballot! Women fought for our right to vote...let's think of them with gratitude when we cast our ballots. Questions? Contact your local election office: Oregon: https://lnkd.in/eVsuvNr Washington: https://lnkd.in/gvm8AMEg

Wasn't that an awe-inspiring night on Tuesday? Check out the best pro photos by Andie Petkus on Facebook: https://lnkd.in/gBmB58r3 We'd love to see your own photos. Drop them in the comments below! #AwardsCelebration #99GF

The day has finally arrived! Hope to see you all at the event of the year. Prepare to be inspired and have a great time! Dress in your finery and get prepared for a photo opportunity of our award winners using these hashtags: #AwardsCelebration #99GF

As of last count, NINETY-NINE Girlfriends have voted (out of 334 of us). As much as we love the serendipity of the number 99, we would love to hear from more of you! Your vote helps decide which of our eight highly deserving nonprofits get $65,000 and which get $10,000. Your vote is critical! Think of it as practice for November 5! Fortunately you won't get any texts, phone calls, or flyers telling you how to vote! #onewomanonevote #ImpactPartners

It's VOTING TIME, Girlfriends!! If you didn't get a chance to attend a Meet the Finalists viewing party, you can check out the finalists' videos from the comfort of your own home or office. The voters guide is an excellent source of background material, and it includes explanations from the grant review teams on why they narrowed down all the many deserving nonprofits to the finalists. We also recommend you check out each finalist's website before voting to give you additional information. Voting closes on October 4, a week from today! Happy voting!