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CommuniCare typically runs on a full-year timeline. In order to best support our school partners during remote learning, this year we adapted the program to also fit into 9- and 18-week timelines. We’re excited to announce that five CommuniCare groups completed the program during the first semester of the school year! Combined, the groups granted more than $64,000 to local … Read More

CommuniCare grant applications for the 2020-2021 public submission window are due by Thursday, December 31. Each of our school groups has identified an issue or service area they feel passionate about. In the spring, hundreds of student grantmakers will review applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofits and conduct interviews to determine where they want their grants to go! Mission statements, sorted by … Read More

2020-2021 CommuniCare Nonprofit Information Session from Harsch Investment Properties on Vimeo. We invite you to view a recording from one of our recent Nonprofit Information Sessions! You’ll learn about changes we’ve made for the 2020-2021 school year, including important updates about the grant application timeline. One of our returning student leaders also presents some tips on how to make your … Read More

The CommuniCare team is growing! We are looking for someone who wants to work on a program that touches lives and inspires young people to be active leaders in their communities. Our desired applicant is passionate about youth education, community service, and who wakes up every day wanting to change the world. If you’re interested in joining us as our … Read More

Here’s the final round of video messages from our CommuniCare advisors to their students. Thank you to all of the contributors for sharing their special words of encouragement! Here’s the final round of video messages from our CommuniCare advisors to their students. Thank you to all of the contributors for sharing their special words of encouragement!

Since we couldn’t celebrate the achievements of our youth grantmakers at in-person events this year, we offered advisors the opportunity to share words of encouragement, support, and congratulations with their students through video messages. Enjoy this first round of videos – with more to come soon! Since we couldn’t celebrate the achievements of our youth grantmakers at in-person events this … Read More

CommuniCare grantmakers are stepping up in a variety of ways during the COVID-19 crisis – and the students at Pendleton High School were recently recognized for their leadership and dedication. This year, Pendleton High School’s CommuniCare students not only completed their nonprofit interviews virtually, but they also chose to invest in a virtual education project at a local nonprofit. Read … Read More

CommuniCare will be hosting a Virtual Grant Awards Ceremony on Monday, June 15 from 1:00-2:00 PM! This special event will celebrate our amazing youth grantmakers, this year’s nonprofit recipients, and the power of community – even during the most challenging of times. It will not look exactly like our traditional ceremonies, but it will be no less joyful. We look … Read More

What a year it’s been! We look forward to coming together and celebrating the accomplishments of our youth grantmakers and their nonprofit recipients. CommuniCare Awards Ceremony events usually take place in May, but they have been postponed until June due to COVID-19. Please stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks!

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Arlene Schnitzer, our founder and inspiration, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 91. A beloved philanthropist known throughout the Portland area, Arlene woke up every day and worked hard to make the world a better place. Her contributions transformed the local community and her impact will be felt for … Read More