Eugene Sista in the Brotherhood Screening: 2016 Lilla Jewel Artist Tour

One way MRG Foundation furthers social justice movements is by supporting activist women artists. The Lilla Jewel Artist Tour is a 3-city tour that will feature the film Sista in the Brotherhood by MRG’s 2016 Lilla Jewel Award winner Dawn Jones Redstone. At each stop, Eugene, Portland, and Bend, we will host a screening of the […] More »

Social Justice Summer Party

Social Justice Summer Party is MRG Foundation’s signature Eugene event, bringing together a diverse community of donors, community supporters, and grantees in the Eugene area. MRG Foundation began on the banks of the McKenzie River thanks to a vision of members of the Eugene community.  Please join us this summer for a special afternoon celebrating […] More »

Justice within Reach 2016

EVENT UPDATE- we are going to be opening our doors at 6pm! Make sure to arrive early so you can participate in our infamous wine pull and silent auction. Thanks to everyone who has purchased their ticket! Justice within Reach 2016 is officially sold out. Please call Katherine Quaid at 503-289-1517  to be added to […] More »

A group of people celebrate with Sharon Gary-Smith at 2015 Open House

MRG Open House 2016

Join MRG in celebrating the beginning of our 40th year of partnering with our community of supporters and activists to work towards a just and joyful Oregon. There will be delicious food, good drinks and a chance to hear from and connect with MRG’s latest grantees. The event is free, appropriate for the whole family, […] More »

Anita Rodgers, Sharon Gary-Smith, and others look at the camera

Anita Farewell Bash: Eugene

There will be dinner, fond farewells, and joyful toasts celebrating 12 years of service with MRG’s staff and leadership! More »

Everyone raises their glass at an MRG event

Anita Farewell Bash: Portland

There will be sad goodbyes and joyful toasts and a wonderful celebration of more than 12 years of service to MRG’s work and vision! More »

Social Justice Summer Party: Sunday, August 2, 2015

Social Justice Summer Party 2015

The summer’s biggest social justice celebration! Join justice seekers from across the Willamette Valley for MRG Foundation’s annual summer gathering. It’s a great chance to connect with local grassroots groups advancing social justice in Lane County, meet other like-minded advocates for social change, and enjoy some delicious treats. Join us on Sunday, August 2nd for MRG’s Social Justice Summer […] More »

Southern Oregon Celebration on June 25, 2015

2015 Southern Oregon Celebration

Come enjoy delicious appetizers and a lovely glass of wine (or other beverage) and hear from MRG’s Southern Oregon grantees at this casual gathering for social justice. More »

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Justice within Reach: May 15, 2015

Justice within Reach – the social justice party of the year – will be on May 15, 2015. Tickets are now on sale! More »

Social Justice Summer Party

MRG Foundation’s annual summer gathering is a great chance to meet local groups doing incredible work in Lane County, connect with other like-minded advocates for social change More »