MISSION STATEMENT 1:<\/strong> The Leadership students of Alliance at Meek know many youth and teens are struggling with drug and alcohol misuse and addiction, often as a way of coping with trauma and other challenges. Because we believe youth deserve access to safe spaces, treatment, support, and alternatives to help them live safely and joyfully, we will be granting money to nonprofit organizations in the greater Portland Metro Area<\/strong> that provide mental health services, drug and alcohol addiction support, and ongoing support, including recreation, arts, and creative activities for youth, especially those who work closely with schools to break down barriers to access for young people and their families. Through this giving, we would like to see an increased number of young people who have access to support for substance abuse as well as to ongoing care, and a decreased number of young people who struggle with substance abuse.<\/p>\n MISSION STATEMENT 4:<\/strong> Benson Polytechnic High School’s 2nd Period Leadership Class is deeply committed to addressing the pressing mental health crisis in Portland<\/strong>. We believe struggles pertaining to mental health are universal. These struggles may be amplified for members of our community experiencing addiction. As Portlanders, we witness the impact of these crises on a daily basis. Our approach to address these issues is rooted in compassion, where comprehensive strategies for rehabilitation and harm reduction are utilized. As such, we wish to focus on nonprofits who work to address addiction and mental health as the interlinked crises that they are. In addition to comprehensive harm reduction services, we want to provide support to nonprofits who work to provide mental health resources.<\/p>\n MISSION STATEMENT 5:<\/strong> The 5th Period Leadership students at Benson Polytechnic High School will be granting money to organizations providing housing and addiction support for those struggling with homelessness in the Multnomah County\/Portland Metro Area<\/strong>. We believe housing and addiction support often go hand-in-hand and these issues tend to be dealt with by masking instead of solving the matter at hand. We will focus on organizations that provide housing and rehabilitation services for those who are struggling with addiction. We would like to see a decrease in both the number of people experiencing homelessness and the amount of substance abuse in our community. We would also like to see people affected by homelessness and addiction given greater opportunities to support themselves after gaining housing and sobriety.<\/p>\n MISSION STATEMENT 11:<\/strong> We the 6th Period Leadership students at Cleveland High School are deeply impacted by the suffering the greater Portland Metro Area<\/strong> community is experiencing due to substance abuse. We have seen the drug crisis and the pain our peers experience firsthand. As Leadership students, we are dedicated to supporting young adults struggling with addiction; prioritizing fentanyl. We are committed to ensuring that members of our community get the help and support they need.<\/p>\n MISSION STATEMENT<\/strong> 13:<\/strong> The CommuniCare students from Building Consent Culture at Cleveland High School will be granting money to organizations providing assistance to survivors of sexual and domestic violence in Multnomah County<\/strong>. We would like to see organizations that help survivors, who are also thinking upstream, and have found ways to try and prevent the violence from occurring in the first place. We will focus on organizations that specifically provide resources to youth, LGBTQIA+, POC, and those who have experienced addiction.<\/p>\n MISSION STATEMENT<\/strong> 18:<\/strong> The McRhamigan Action Squad from Creekside Community High School will be granting money to organizations in Washington County and Multnomah County<\/strong> that serve at-risk youth, prioritizing housing support services, especially in scenarios involving mental health issues, addiction, and drug abuse. We believe housing is a necessity in order for youth to thrive. Stable housing provides a safe, secure base from which youth can engage with addiction and mental health support services. We will focus on organizations that provide the foundations of housing, specifically for historically marginalized youth. We would like to see at-risk youth set up on a pathway to success through improvement in their well-being.<\/p>\n MISSION STATEMENT<\/strong> 20:<\/strong> The CommuniCare students of Ms. Mack\u2019s Link Crew Class at David Douglas High School will be granting money to organizations providing services for those on the verge of houselessness. We believe there is a need of support for those soon to be houseless, with an emphasis on people struggling with addiction and mental health issues in the Portland Metro Area<\/strong>. We will focus on organizations that provide therapy, counseling, and peer mentorship. Our goal is to see the rate of houselessness decrease and continue to be sustained over time throughout the Portland Metro Area.<\/p>\n MISSION STATEMENT 28:<\/strong> The CommuniCare students in the National Honors Society Chapter at Gresham High School will be granting money to organizations dedicated to providing services for children in the foster care system in Oregon<\/strong>. We believe in supporting the disadvantaged youth in our community and want to see the impact we will make as a chapter with our grants. We will focus on organizations that plan on helping with parent rehabilitation (mental health services involving parents, drug rehabilitation, or services involving parent contact), mental health services for youth, and supporting the educational needs of foster youth. We would like to see the children in our foster care system have access to equitable opportunities along with support as they go through their adolescence.<\/p>\n MISSION STATEMENT 32:<\/strong> The CommuniCare students, a part of Jefferson High School\u2019s Black Student Union, will be granting money to organizations that provide services and support to BIPOC youth struggling with substance misuse in the Portland Metropolitan Area<\/strong>. BIPOC are more susceptible to addiction and less likely to receive services. We would like to support organizations with an aligned vision of substance abuse prevention and who offer intervention for the affected community. As students, we recognize the struggles youth face regarding substance abuse, and we seek to minimize that struggle and offer support to those who are impacted by the issue. We will focus on organizations that help prevent and support BIPOC dealing with substance use and work to heal the negative effects on communities. We would like to see organizations focusing on tangible steps toward addressing this issue.<\/p>\n MISSION STATEMENT 34:<\/strong> The CommuniCare Club at La Salle Prep will be granting money to organizations that provide services to people facing addictions in the Portland Metro Area and Clackamas County<\/strong>. We believe there is much to be understood about such a misunderstood topic, especially today in Portland as we try to decriminalize the use of hard drugs, but with little success helping people into rehabilitation services. We hope to understand the root causes of addiction and bring humanization to the topic. We recognize the complicated nuances to the fentanyl crisis and hope to learn more about the risk so we can bring prevention tactics to our La Salle community.<\/p>\n MISSION STATEMENT<\/strong> 37:<\/strong> The CommuniCare students in Ms. Hindman\u2019s 3rd Period FLI Class at Lincoln High School will be granting money to nonprofit organizations specializing in addiction support services for people experiencing homelessness in the Portland Metro Area<\/strong>. We want to help people get out of homelessness, focusing on drug use and addiction as a main cause of instability. We will focus on nonprofits whose goal is to help homeless people get back on their feet. We are doing this because we want a safer environment for everyone in the Portland Metro Area, to help homeless numbers and addiction stats decrease, and to grow city engagement.<\/p>\n MISSION STATEMENT 40:<\/strong> Lincoln High School students in Mr. Peerenboom\u2019s 8th Period FLI Class have expressed much concern about people experiencing homelessness in Multnomah County<\/strong>, especially people who are seeking shelter around high traffic areas and other unsafe locations. Our funds will be dedicated to programs that aid homeless families with children by providing them with appropriate shelter, food, and safety. Organizations that set up the homeless community for long-lasting financial stability will be prioritized, as will organizations that offer people struggling with addiction a pathway to rehabilitation and stability. We believe everyone has the right to security and asylum.<\/p>\n MISSION STATEMENT 41:<\/strong> The 9th grade AVID students at Lincoln High School care deeply about the houseless crisis here in Portland<\/strong> and recognize that addiction is a large contributor. Every family should have access to resources to support their journey in fighting addiction and getting on their feet. We believe all families deserve a second chance. We will focus on organizations that prioritize families struggling with addiction who are experiencing houselessness. We would like to see more people getting treatment for addiction and helping their families. It may be too late to start over, but it\u2019s never too late to change your ending.<\/p>\n MISSION STATEMENT<\/strong> 42:<\/strong> The Freshman Leadership and Inquiry students of Profe Marisol Kreuzer\u2019s 6th Period Class at Lincoln High School are looking to grant money to nonprofit organizations that provide addiction support for young adults experiencing houselessness in downtown Portland<\/strong>. Due to our school being in the Portland Metro Area (downtown), we consistently see the neglect of those in need. Supporting less fortunate people in our community is important to us because we believe no one deserves to be living on the streets. As such, we will be prioritizing organizations that provide services to houseless youth struggling with addiction. We hope to one day be able to walk through a downtown Portland where all young adults are housed and are receiving the services they need, which will result in our city being a place where houselessness coupled with addiction is no longer a part of our reality.<\/p>\n MISSION STATEMENT<\/strong> 44:<\/strong> The CommuniCare students of Ms. Klein-Wolf’s 7th Period Class will be granting money to organizations working to help houseless people in the Portland Metro Area<\/strong> through the transition period between emergency and permanent housing. All people deserve access to a safe place to live and opportunities to build fulfilling lives. We will focus on organizations that highlight helping those with addiction problems, youth, and elders who struggle to obtain the essentials they need to live. We believe the houselessness dilemma in Portland affects everyone and those facing houselessness can be silently suffering much closer to us than we realize.<\/p>\n MISSION STATEMENT<\/strong> 46:<\/strong> The CommuniCare students of Mrs. Mahony\u2019s Period 7 FLI Class are deeply concerned with the homelessness crisis in Portland, Oregon. We will be granting money to organizations that provide housing and addiction services to people of all ages who are experiencing homelessness. We will specifically be focusing on the Portland Metro Area<\/strong>, where we see a large homeless population. Everyone deserves shelter and a second chance.<\/p>\n MISSION STATEMENT 53:<\/strong> The CommuniCare students at Northwest Academy will be granting money to organizations supporting queer and trans individuals struggling with houselessness and addiction in the Portland Metro Area<\/strong>. We believe queer and trans houseless people face great burdens due to the intersection of their persecuted identities, and that they deserve greater support than is currently available to them. We will focus on organizations that provide shelter, basic necessities, medical care, and mental health resources to queer and trans houseless individuals, as well as those that provide counseling to LGBTQ+ people struggling with addiction. We would like to see a greater number of queer and trans individuals able to find shelter off of the streets and meet their basic needs, while also being given the opportunity to receive active mental health and addiction counseling.<\/p>\n MISSION STATEMENT 70:<\/strong> The CommuniCare Club at Ida B. Wells High School is focusing on improving mental health in the City of Portland<\/strong>. We\u2019re specifically focusing on mental health surrounding addiction and struggles that are present in LGBTQ+ communities. Mental health has been a prevalent topic in our community for a while now and we\u2019d like to see people prioritize their mental health as well as reduce the stigma that surrounds it. Our funds will be put towards nonprofits who offer accessible mental health support services that include education, support programs, and healthy activities. With the money we raise, we hope to see a healthier community with a better understanding of mental health. We believe everybody should take care of themselves and that knowing how to care for their mental health is extremely important for our community.<\/p>\n MISSION STATEMENT 74:<\/strong> We, the students of AVID 10 Period 2 at Grant High School, will be granting money to organizations battling teen substance abuse and addiction, and through those services, houselessness. We acknowledge that addiction is one of the main causes of houselessness in the Portland Metro Area<\/strong> and we believe all people deserve the right to shelter and safety. We believe addiction is a problem starting young, and that helping youth with addiction treatment will help them become supported and stable when they grow up. We will focus on organizations that specialize in youth treatment and rehabilitation. We hope to positively impact the lives of teens suffering from addiction and give them a safer, brighter future.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> MISSION STATEMENT<\/strong> 10:<\/strong> The CommuniCare Chapter here at Clackamas High School is committed to supporting immigrant communities within the Portland Metro Area<\/strong>. Our goal is to help migrant families overcome food insecurities, gain access to educational opportunities, and improve their overall quality of life. We hope our work will ease the strain on this valuable cornerstone of our community. Together we thrive.<\/p>\n MISSION STATEMENT<\/strong> 19:<\/strong> We, the Student Council of David Douglas High School, in collaboration with CommuniCare, will be granting money to organizations that provide food and nutrition access to youth and families in the East Portland<\/strong> area. As Portland undergoes an intense food desert, there exists a noticeable lack of accessible and nutritious food – a most basic human right. To approach the issue, we strongly feel more longstanding solutions need to be put in place. We will focus on organizations that not only provide fresh foods but specialize in sustainable programs that fulfill families\u2019 needs, such as cooking classes and food planning. By providing easy and affordable access to food, we aim for youth and families to be nutritionally sound, healthy, and overall set up for success.<\/p>\n MISSION STATEMENT 25:<\/strong> The Maroon Chapter of the Student Store Management & Philanthropy group at Franklin High School will be granting money to organizations focusing on providing nutrition access and education to the people living in the Multnomah County<\/strong> area who are struggling with food insecurity. We know food is a necessity to live, and making sure everyone can access proper nourishment is very important to us. We would like to see our community well fed with nutritious food and equipped with the knowledge to continue accessing these resources. Our ultimate goal is to see hunger rates drop within our community.<\/p>\n MISSION STATEMENT<\/strong> 35:<\/strong> The CommuniCare Club at Lincoln High School will be granting money to organizations that provide help to children who are survivors of child abuse. We wish to grant money to organizations located in Oregon<\/strong>, specifically organizations located in Portland and Southern Oregon<\/strong>. We believe children who are survivors of child abuse need to be supported in every way possible in order for them to find their footing again. Our focus will be towards organizations that support survivors of abuse after they have been removed from abusive households and help educate community members on how to recognize abuse and support those facing abuse. The outcome we would like to see is a more educated community when recognizing signs of abuse, as well as improved services for survivors of abuse in Oregon.<\/p>\n MISSION STATEMENT<\/strong> 51:<\/strong> The Business Management students of McDaniel High School are deeply concerned about the lack of financial support for low-income students, specifically in North or Northeast Portland<\/strong>. This is important because many of us have seen or experienced missed opportunities due to lack of funds and we don\u2019t want any member of our community to be left out. We will focus on helping nonprofits in our community that provide scholarships and seek to connect students of any age to activities that are both educational and extracurricular, including, but not limited to sports, academic trips, tutoring, college or other post-high school scholarships, or opportunities for the elderly. We want to empower people of all backgrounds to experience their dreams without the fear of financial burdens.<\/p>\n MISSION STATEMENT 52:<\/strong> The Nixy\u00e0awii CommuniCare Chapter will work alongside nonprofit organizations to alleviate the negative circumstances faced by our houseless neighbors in Eastern Oregon<\/strong>. This issue deeply impacts all of us as Oregonians and by addressing it we can all take part in improving lives throughout our shared communities. We will strive to increase access to long-term solutions such as affordable shelter, clothing, nutrition, and educational services. We believe all people have dignity and basic human rights and should have access to these foundational services from which they can build a brighter tomorrow. We will prioritize our efforts in Umatilla County<\/strong>, but will also consider applications from across the state.<\/p>\n MISSION STATEMENT 70:<\/strong> The CommuniCare Club at Ida B. Wells High School is focusing on improving mental health in the City of Portland<\/strong>. We\u2019re specifically focusing on mental health surrounding addiction and struggles that are present in LGBTQ+ communities. Mental health has been a prevalent topic in our community for a while now and we\u2019d like to see people prioritize their mental health as well as reduce the stigma that surrounds it. Our funds will be put towards nonprofits who offer accessible mental health support services that include education, support programs, and healthy activities. With the money we raise, we hope to see a healthier community with a better understanding of mental health. We believe everybody should take care of themselves and that knowing how to care for their mental health is extremely important for our community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> MISSION STATEMENT 5:<\/strong> The 5th Period Leadership students at Benson Polytechnic High School will be granting money to organizations providing housing and addiction support for those struggling with homelessness in the Multnomah County\/Portland Metro Area<\/strong>. We believe housing and addiction support often go hand-in-hand and these issues tend to be dealt with by masking instead of solving the matter at hand. We will focus on organizations that provide housing and rehabilitation services for those who are struggling with addiction. We would like to see a decrease in both the number of people experiencing homelessness and the amount of substance abuse in our community. We would also like to see people affected by homelessness and addiction given greater opportunities to support themselves after gaining housing and sobriety.<\/p>\n MISSION STATEMENT 7:<\/strong> Central Catholic High School’s Cardinal Group is deeply concerned about the quality of life of immigrants and refugees in the greater Portland Metro Area<\/strong>. We will be using our funds to support organizations that offer immigrants and refugees access to services such as medical care, affordable housing, and employment opportunities. We are looking to fund nonprofits that directly support and advocate for the well-being of immigrants and refugees. We believe everyone deserves to thrive in the State of Oregon.<\/p>\n MISSION STATEMENT 8:<\/strong> Central Catholic High School\u2019s Gold Group is committed to serving those with disabilities in the Portland Metro Area<\/strong> experiencing poverty. We will be using our funds to support organizations that provide employment opportunities, basic needs services, and affordable housing to those that live at the intersection of poverty and disability. Access to resources may be difficult due to the current financial crisis in Portland, and we want to see all members of our community thriving regardless of ability level.<\/p>\n MISSION STATEMENT 12:<\/strong> Cleveland High School\u2019s 7th Period Leadership students care deeply about the effects of climate change on people of color. We will support organizations in Portland<\/strong> that work to combat the climate-change-facilitating effects created by redlining, gentrification, and infrastructure in historically underserved communities. We aim to alleviate the added pressure people of color face due to climate change.<\/p>\n MISSION STATEMENT<\/strong> 18:<\/strong> The McRhamigan Action Squad from Creekside Community High School will be granting money to organizations in Washington County and Multnomah County<\/strong> that serve at-risk youth, prioritizing housing support services, especially in scenarios involving mental health issues, addiction, and drug abuse. We believe housing is a necessity in order for youth to thrive. Stable housing provides a safe, secure base from which youth can engage with addiction and mental health support services. We will focus on organizations that provide the foundations of housing, specifically for historically marginalized youth. We would like to see at-risk youth set up on a pathway to success through improvement in their well-being.<\/p>\n MISSION STATEMENT 22:<\/strong> The CommuniCare students in Mr. VanVickle\u2019s Link Crew Class at David Douglas High School aim to support mental health and affordable housing in hopes of creating a positive impact on the Multnomah County<\/strong> community. We believe there needs to be an easier way for those who need help to get it, and we will prioritize organizations who serve refugee and immigrant families. By improving access to resources, reducing stigma, and providing safe housing options, we bring hope to those in need. Let\u2019s make a difference together!<\/p>\n MISSION STATEMENT 30:<\/strong> We the students of Hillsboro High School IB Period 2 have partnered with CommuniCare to grant money to organizations that provide homelessness aid and greater access to healthcare for immigrants in the Washington County<\/strong> area. We believe there needs to be more support in these areas because it’s a huge issue for the community and it\u2019s disgusting that people who immigrate for a better life can\u2019t receive equal opportunities as those who had the luxury to be born here. We will focus on organizations who help immigrants in our community adjust to a new environment and gain access to the standard necessities that all humans should be able to access. We would like for immigrants to be able to have easier access to affordable healthcare and housing in their new area and hopefully see the numbers of unhoused immigrants decrease.<\/p>\n MISSION STATEMENT 56:<\/strong> The CommuniCare students at Oregon Episcopal School will grant our funds to organizations committed to providing solutions to ensure affordable housing for immigrants and refugees in Portland. We believe there needs to be a support system to ensure stability as newcomers arrive in our community. We will focus on organizations that provide immigrants and refugees with resources and social support so that they may feel welcomed, find their footing, and begin a new life here in the Portland Metro Area<\/strong>. We believe that by offering stable housing and social support, new immigrants to the Portland area will enrich our community. They will need support as they start this new chapter in their lives.<\/p>\n MISSION STATEMENT 62:<\/strong> The Period 2 AVID 10 Class of 2026 will be granting money to organizations that support survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. We believe it\u2019s important for survivors to be heard and helped throughout their journey of healing, while having access to all the resources and support that\u2019s available. We\u2019ve seen this type of violence take a toll in our close circles and our communities. We strongly believe survivors deserve justice and empowerment and we want them to feel safe and cared for during such a difficult, traumatic chapter of their life. We will focus on organizations that prioritize medical care, including mental health and addiction support, as well as access to basic necessities like food and housing assistance. We want our grant money to support the physical and mental health of survivors in the Portland Metro Area<\/strong>, with priority to nonprofits that serve young survivors and their families in Washington County<\/strong>. We would like to see survivors benefit from our grants to help them live happy lives without fear of abuse or violence and create fulfilling lives with opportunities for healthier relationships, stronger communities, and education to break the cycle of abuse.<\/p>\n MISSION STATEMENT 63: <\/strong>The Period 6 AVID 10 Class of 2026 will be supporting immigrants and refugees that reside in the Portland Metro Area and Washington County<\/strong>. The United States, a country whose values include freedom and opportunity, should set a precedent in making sure everyone has a better life, but we know that is sometimes not the case, especially for newcomers. We believe immigrants and refugees arrive already disadvantaged and undermined due to the hardships of leaving their homeland and experiencing issues such as racism, discrimination, and marginalization in a new country. All immigrants and refugees deserve equitable opportunities to succeed and flourish socially and financially, but unfortunately are also often facing challenges for even basic necessities needed for survival, such as the burden of high medical costs and expensive housing. We will, therefore, prioritize nonprofits that assist with medical care and affordable housing so that they can focus more on the pursuit of happiness that we all deserve. We are passionate believers that immigrants and refugees benefit our society and help all of us become more diverse, leading to healthy, creative, innovative, and thriving communities. Immigrants are a vital part of our communities and we want our grants to make a positive, tangible, long-term impact on their lives.<\/p>\n MISSION STATEMENT 66: <\/strong>The CommuniCare students of Umatilla High School will be granting money to organizations providing services to people experiencing houselessness in or near the City of Umatilla<\/strong>, as well as organizations working to prevent houselessness. We firmly believe there needs to be more support for youth houselessness to allow them to break the cycle of poverty, gain stability, and build a brighter future for themselves. We will prioritize organizations that help youth experiencing houselessness in our community gain access to services including emergency shelter and other types of housing access initiatives. We would like to see a decrease in houselessness due to better outcomes from the organizations we select.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> MISSION STATEMENT 3:<\/strong> The Leadership Club at Astoria Middle School will be granting money to nonprofits in Clatsop County<\/strong> that protect animals and the environment. We believe all animals should be taken care of and that wild animals deserve a healthy and clean environment to live in. We will focus on organizations that clean up and protect the environment or that rescue, rehome, and care for stray pets and wild animals.<\/p>\n MISSION STATEMENT<\/strong> 17:<\/strong> We are Action Squad 5 at Creekside Community High School and we will be donating funds to organizations that help wildlife in the greater Portland Metro Area<\/strong>. We are passionate about helping wild animals and want to see them healthy and cared for. We will be supporting organizations that provide rescue and rehabilitation for wild animals, especially those that have been displaced because of climate change events like natural disasters or weather events, or organizations that save animals from dangerous facilities in other states or countries. We hope that in the future all animals will have help, safety, and a healthy environment, especially because they cannot help themselves.<\/p>\n MISSION STATEMENT 29:<\/strong> The Hermiston High School Key Club has put together a committee to participate in the CommuniCare program. As a committee, our mission for this project is to make an impactful contribution to the welfare of domestic stray animals, specifically by granting money to animal shelters and rescue organizations. We will prioritize organizations in the Hermiston, Umatilla, and Pendleton<\/strong> areas, but we will consider organizations serving other Eastern Oregon communities<\/strong>. We firmly believe that all domestic animals deserve proper living conditions in order to flourish within their respective communities. We aim to help organizations that do not have enough space or need more resources to provide animals with the best care possible. As a result of our help, we hope to supply our local animal welfare organizations with more resources to benefit the animals they serve.<\/p>\n MISSION STATEMENT 38:<\/strong> Ms. Jarad\u2019s 5th Period Lincoln High School FLI Class is deeply concerned about animal welfare in the City of Portland. We will be using our funds to support nonprofits that offer animal support in the Portland Metro Area<\/strong>. Because we think every animal should be free of harm, we will focus on organizations that help animals recover from abuse, trauma, abandonment, and injuries so they can find their forever homes. We believe all animals deserve to live happy and healthy lives.<\/p>\n MISSION STATEMENT 65:<\/strong> The CommuniCare students at Twality Middle School will be granting money to organizations who serve people experiencing homelessness by providing food and nutrition access or animal and pet care in the Portland Metro Area<\/strong>. We believe this is important because so many people have been displaced by COVID and the housing crisis, and they have been forced to take their pets and leave their homes. We hope to see shelters that provide housing for both people and their pets, as well as programs that provide food for pets and their humans. It is important that all people and animals are able to live comfortably.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Adult Education + Enrichment<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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