Caring for Aging Oregon
There are nearly a half million at-home caregivers in Oregon, according to a 2009 report by AARP. Oregonians caring for family members with Alzheimer’s and dementia face practical and social problems…
A Proud Day for Oregon: $1 Billion Raised to Fight Cancer
The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute recently celebrated the unprecedented achievement of raising $1 billion to fight cancer. By raising $500 million in just 22 months, the Institute unlocked a matching gift…
The Path to the Ballot
On Tuesday night Oregon voters approved Measure 91 to tax, regulate and legalize marijuana. It passed with a resounding 55.7% of the vote, a wider margin than had been predicted by…
Ascend the Path
Last month, p:ear – a local nonprofit serving homeless youth through mentorship programs in education, art and recreation – celebrated its annual gala, p:ear blossoms. This year’s theme was “Ascend the Path,”…