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It's a grassroots organization dedicated to advancing social, racial, and reproductive justice for families across the s...
12/30/2025

It's a grassroots organization dedicated to advancing social, racial, and reproductive justice for families across the state. Candice Williams, Executive Director for Family Forward Oregon and Courtney Veronneau, Deputy Director of Movement Building at Family Forward Oregon, joined us to share why they mobilize parents, caregivers, and care providers to support bold, universal policies designed to benefit all families and strengthen communities. Sponsored by

It's a grassroots organization dedicated to advancing social, racial, and reproductive justice for families across the state. The group mobilizes parents, careg

KATU is celebrating the season of giving by shining a light on local organizations that need our support. Kimberly Porte...
12/29/2025

KATU is celebrating the season of giving by shining a light on local organizations that need our support. Kimberly Porter, founder and CEO at Community Doula Alliance, joined us to share how they are changing the face of birth work and fighting for maternal and infant health equity. Kimberly was joined by Community Doula Alliance chief finance and operations officer Marnellie Bishop. Sponsored by Community Doula Alliance

KATU is celebrating the season of giving by shining a light on local organizations that need our support. Kimberly Porter, founder and CEO at Community Doula Al

It's an organization working to break the grip of generational poverty by empowering and equipping children to succeed i...
12/26/2025

It's an organization working to break the grip of generational poverty by empowering and equipping children to succeed in life! Craig Oviatt, Salem Dream Center Executive Director joined us along with Program and Resource Coordinator Jenny Leon Perez, who grew up coming to the Dream Center and now gives back through her work with the organization. Together they shared how their education, mentorship and food security programs help change lives. Sponosred by Salem Dream Center

It's an organization working to break the grip of generational poverty by empowering and equipping children to succeed in life! Craig Oviatt, Salem Dream Center

It's Portland’s most iconic meat market, and the place to get what you need for your holiday meals. Tammy Hernandez met ...
12/26/2025

It's Portland’s most iconic meat market, and the place to get what you need for your holiday meals. Tammy Hernandez met with Gartner’s Country Meat Market general manager Jerry Yost to get some great ideas on what to serve this holiday season. Sponsored by Gartner's Country Meat Market

It's Portland’s most iconic meat market, and the place to get what you need for your holiday meals. Tammy Hernandez met with Gartner’s Country Meat Market gener

KATU is celebrating the season of giving by shining a light on local organizations that need our support. Community Ware...
12/26/2025

KATU is celebrating the season of giving by shining a light on local organizations that need our support. Community Warehouse Executive Director Anna Kurnizki joined us to share how they provides furniture and household items to neighbors overcoming adversity and why they need your help to continue their life-changing efforts. Sponsored by Community Warehouse

KATU is celebrating the season of giving by shining a light on local organizations that need our support. Community Warehouse Executive Director Anna Kurnizki j

It's an organization that ensures families who earn too much to qualify for free legal aid—but cannot afford private att...
12/26/2025

It's an organization that ensures families who earn too much to qualify for free legal aid—but cannot afford private attorneys—still receive access to justice. Maxine Tuan, Executive Director of St. Andrew Legal Clinic (SALC), joined us to share how they provide a lifeline for Oregon families in crisis. Whether helping survivors escape years of abuse, supporting grandparents or siblings who step in to raise young children, or guiding parents through custody and child support cases, SALC provides affordable, compassionate legal services when families need them most. Sponsored by St. Andrew Legal Clinic

It's an organization that ensures families who earn too much to qualify for free legal aid—but cannot afford private attorneys—still receive access to justice.

KATU is celebrating the Season of Giving by shining a light on local organizations that need our support. Eric Knox, fou...
12/26/2025

KATU is celebrating the Season of Giving by shining a light on local organizations that need our support. Eric Knox, founder and executive director of Holla, joined us to share how they are a mentorship movement that works to empower students of color. Sponsored by HOLLA Mentors

KATU is celebrating the Season of Giving by shining a light on local organizations that need our support. Eric Knox, founder and executive director of Holla, jo

KATU is celebrating the season of giving by shining a light on local organizations that need our support. Dorian Russell...
12/26/2025

KATU is celebrating the season of giving by shining a light on local organizations that need our support. Dorian Russell, executive director at HomePlate Youth Services, joined us to share how they work to uplift and empower young people experiencing housing instability through community building, education, and access to services. Dorian was joined by HomePlate Youth Services associate director of development and communications Carly Bornmann. Sponsored by HomePlate

KATU is celebrating the season of giving by shining a light on local organizations that need our support. Dorian Russell, executive director at HomePlate Youth

Their mission is to allow dogs who had been living chained up outside, to run free. Kelly Peterson, Co-Founder and Board...
12/26/2025

Their mission is to allow dogs who had been living chained up outside, to run free. Kelly Peterson, Co-Founder and Board Chair of Fences for Fido, and volunteer Jenn Voge, joined us along with one of the dogs whose life they've changed--Buck! They shared how the local non-profit does much more than build fences and dog houses, but help families and their pets stay together, happy and healthy. Sponsored by Fences For Fido

Their mission is to allow dogs who had been living chained up outside, to run free. Kelly Peterson, Co-Founder and Board Chair of Fences for Fido, and volunteer

Gratitude is more than a feeling—it’s action. Melody Danner, Chaplain and Leader of Social Responsibility at the Sherwoo...
12/26/2025

Gratitude is more than a feeling—it’s action. Melody Danner, Chaplain and Leader of Social Responsibility at the Sherwood Regional Family YMCA and Gregory Lane,, Volunteer Chaplain with the SW Washington YMCA, joined us to share how they're working to eliminate hunger and food insecurity across our communities. Sponsored by YMCA of Columbia-Willamette

Melody Danner, Chaplain and Leader of Social Responsibility at the Sherwood Regional Family YMCA andGregory Lane,, Volunteer Chaplain with the SW Washington YM

It's easy to host a New Year's Eve party when you can shop for everything you need in just one stop! Jill McGinnis with ...
12/26/2025

It's easy to host a New Year's Eve party when you can shop for everything you need in just one stop! Jill McGinnis with Safeway Albertsons joined us to share a little of what they offer to make your holiday gatherings easy and special.

It's easy to host a New Year's Eve party when you can shop for everything you need in just one stop! Jill McGinnis with Safeway Albertsons joined us to share a

KATU is celebrating the Season of Giving by shining a light on local organizations that need our support. KairosPDX co-f...
12/24/2025

KATU is celebrating the Season of Giving by shining a light on local organizations that need our support. KairosPDX co-founder and CEO Marsha Williams joined us to share how they are working to eliminate gaps in racial opportunities by cultivating confident, creative and compassionate leaders.

KATU is celebrating the Season of Giving by shining a light on local organizations that need our support. KairosPDX co-founder and CEO Marsha Williams joined us

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