At MRG Foundation, we have a somewhat unique opportunity to see across issues, across communities, and across the state. From Ashland to Scappoose and from Coos Bay to La Grande, MRG’s grantees, donors, and leaders work in nearly every county and come from every movement. Read our analysis of the current issues, strategies, and events that are shaping Oregon's social justice movements.
Carol Tatch, formerly at Mercy Corps, joins MRG Foundation as our new Donor Relations Director. In her new role at MRG, Carol will provide strategic vision and leadership for our major donor program.
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It’s that time of year when the sun is shinning brightly and our thoughts turn quickly to the outdoors. But justice knows no season! Every summer gathering and celebration is a chance to build momentum.
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It is with gratitude, the best of wishes and, yes, some sadness, that MRG Foundation bids a fond farewell to our longtime development director, Sheryl Sackman as she pursues a new adventure with the Forest Park Conservancy!
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MRG Foundation’s grantmakers just awarded $225,000 to twenty-one amazing groups across Oregon. Including five brand new groups! Check out the groups that are on the front lines of building a just and joyful Oregon.
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Arizona’s SB 1062 would’ve established a right to discriminate – a twisted vision of freedom that has always been contested. Dan HoSang shares his thoughts.
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We are excited to announce Claudia Alick as the 2014 Lilla Jewel Artist! Claudia is a powerful performer who uses her art to inspire people to see the world in new ways and to promote social justice ideals. See her perform at Justice within Reach on May 10, 2014!
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At MRG we often think of social change work as building a wave. And, even with more than a few the big-ticket items up on the social justice agenda this year, a great deal of the work will involve building that wave.
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UPDATE: We not only hit our #GivingTuesday goal, we knocked it out of the park with 40 gifts in one day! Each and every one of you is part of the progressive movement that makes MRG’s work possible. THANK YOU!
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