p:ear

Community Partners

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  Baggalini is proud to support p:ear’s vital mission of working with Portland’s homeless youth because we recognize that it is through community involvement that these young people can develop the skills they need to move forward with their lives.
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  "Sterling Bank is dedicated to improving lives and strengthening communities. That’s why we’re thrilled to partner with p:ear. Sterling understands that it takes a village to support our community's disadvantaged young people. We are proud to make a stand against poverty, neglect and abuse by supporting p:ear's mission to engage with, mentor and educate Portland's homeless youth." Chris Antrim, Branch Manager VP

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  OnPoint Community Credit Union has shown strong support for p:ear since 2010, providing funding for both p:earblossoms, p:ear's annual gala and programs like Safe Space.

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  The Vibrant Village Foundation invests in the potential of communities around the world that provides support in the areas of nutrition and health, clean water, agriculture, education, arts and economic development. Over the past years, Vibrant Village has made several gifts for p:ear programs.

• The PGE Foundation helps foster healthy families, provide educational opportunities and promote access to the arts with a generous $5,000 gift to p:ear in support of Safe Space.

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  The p:ear Kitchen and Cooking Program received a $5,000 grant from the Safeway Foundation in April 2012. The much-needed grant will help stock the p:ear pantry and kitchen, which provided over 12,000 meals last year to the nearly 900 homeless and parentless youth enrolled at p:ear. The Safeway Foundation has been a strong supporter of p:ear’s mission, granting over $15,000 over the past four years.

• The Ed Cauduro Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation has supported p:ear programs since 2008 with gifts totaling nearly $150,000.

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  "Newman's Own Foundation is committed to supporting small non-profits that serve specific community needs.  p:ear not only provides an innovative and inspiring solution for Portland's homeless young people by providing a safe haven, food, guidance, education, and asistance in housing, but harnesses the power of the arts, both as a creative outlet, and as something magical that speaks to and heals the inner core in all of us." Susan Newman

  Since 2012, the Newman's Own Foundation donated $11,000 in support of p:ear's programs and operations.

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  This grant will be used to support fieldtrips, educational materials, food and gear supplies for fall and winter recreation experiences. Trips include hiking, rock climbing, sea kayaking and cross-country skiing, amongst other activities