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During this season of gratitude, we want to share our appreciation for our SVP Portland Partners and Community Partners. You all do amazing work and are deeply appreciated!

Darrell LeBlanc started racing cars in '06. He also volunteered at @FriendsofPIR, a nonprofit supporting Portland International Raceway (PIR), so it was a fit for him to do his Encore Fellowship there. Learn about Darrell's @Co_Generate Fellowship: ow.ly/6jqy50LpSAS

The SVP community was deeply saddened to hear that Threads of Justice Collective (TOJC) founder & Board member Hadiyah Miller passed away in Sept. Read more about Hadiyah, a remarkable leader and a champion for justice: ow.ly/1egT50LpRuB

We are delighted to announce that LB Yockey Jones has joined SVP Portland as our new Finance & Operations Manager! Learn more about LB and what she brings to SVP: ow.ly/R0lL50LpR7T

Carolina Castañeda del Río has joined SVP Portland as our new Director of Community Impact! Learn more about Carolina and what she brings to SVP: ow.ly/gzcW50L2HHM

What has SVP Portland done this year to disrupt existing inequities of power in philanthropy? Click here for examples of how we pursue equity at SVP: ow.ly/LsPE50KOAsC

SVP Partner Brayam Sanchez says, "Partners contribute in the areas where they have the most expertise & passion, making each engagement personally rewarding. I am motivated by knowing that I can make an impact for the better." Learn more about Brayam: ow.ly/HnpW50KM5mG

Latino Network has been one the longest-term Community Partners for SVP. We’re proud to announce that a team of SVP Partners has now exceeded $1 million raised for the @latnet_PDX campaign, Sonando Juntos! Learn about the campaign & La Plaza Esperanza: ow.ly/iIhx50KNrRt

We are excited to share that 687 kids started preschool this month because Multnomah County Preschool for All! Read more about the Preschool for All launch in the Willamette Week: ow.ly/VFKs50KM4Us

SVP Partner Heidi Yewman says, "being a Partner at SVP allows me to combine my skills with those of other talented individuals, be a part of a local org. that's doing important & strategic work, & make a difference in my community." Learn more about Heidi: ow.ly/FPML50Kw1yP

A strategic giving plan allows you to be intentional, values-driven, & impactful. Investing in SVP Portland is one way for philanthropists who pursue equity & social justice to leverage their resources. Inspired to strategically give to SVP? Read more: ow.ly/ZvNa50Kgjkm

Are you evolving away from your career? Consider bringing your talents to SVP as an Investor Partner or Encore Fellow! Reach out to [email protected] for more info about being a Partner, & contact [email protected] if you are interested in an Encore Fellowship!

We revised our strategic framework this year so that we are well positioned to meet the moment and embrace future opportunities. Read our entire simplified 2022 Strategic Framework: ow.ly/L1pf50KgiZ8

Congratulations to Rose Rezai--our Director of Community Impact for the past 3.5 years--recipient of the 2022 Sarah Cohen-Doherty Community Impact Award! Read more about Rose and this award: ow.ly/S21M50KqLnk

The SVP team is excited to announce that Cristina Melinte joined SVP Portland as our new Encore Fellows Program Coordinator! Learn more about Cristina and what she brings to SVP and @EncoreOrg: ow.ly/3Nei50Kgc5c

We hoped to get a universal pre-K measure on the Washington County ballot this year, but we're disappointed that this won't be the case. We'll pivot to a new strategy to collect signatures to qualify Preschool for All for the Nov 2024 ballot. Learn more: ow.ly/U0Ol50JZGCh

As an @EncoreOrg Fellow, Jim Mauceri played a role in the production of the @latnet_PDX capital campaign video. "The campaign represents an incredible team of people united in their desire to make La Plaza Esperanza a reality." youtu.be/JzBOBQT8axI

Jim Mauceri joined the @latnet_PDX team as an @EncoreOrg Fellow & the Capital Campaign Coordinator in Sept 2021. "I have a newfound, fundamental understanding of how the nonprofit, public, and private sectors can intersect and create lasting change." ow.ly/ZrRB50JL6TF

Through our partnership with the @CEIforChange, Leah Fox had the opportunity to attend their Facilitator Intensive training. "I appreciate this personal & professional development opportunity made possible by SVP & CEI." Read more about Leah's experience: ow.ly/ZOGb50Js2xA