- 1000 Friends of Oregon
A non-profit advocacy, education, and research organization involved in issues of land use and planning.
http://www.friends.org/
- Association of Oregon Community Development Organizations
A membership-based organization that represents those with an interest in affordable housing and community development, with special focus for the homeless and working poor individuals and families, persons with mental and physical disabilities, elderly, and youth.
http://www.aocdo.org/
- Association of Oregon Recyclers
Supports recycling policies and programs at the local and state level. Provides a network where recyclers can share knowledge and expertise.
http://www.aorr.org
- Autism Society of Oregon
A statewide support group and the state chapter of the Autism Society of America. Information provided about related issues.
http://www.autismoregon.com
- Central Oregon Environmental Center
Umbrella organization for over 20 local and regional environmental and conservation groups. Contact info to activists, community leaders, and special interest organizations.
http://www.envirocenter.org
- Citizens for Livable Communities
Non-profit corporation representing a coalition of individuals and member organizations united in the common cause for enhancing quality of life and livability through progressive economic, social, and environmental activism. News, calendar of events, and polls.
http://news.orclc.org/
- Community Planning Workshop
Provides educational opportunities in applied planning research to U of O students. Paid research opportunities for students to help them defray some of the costs of education. Professional planning assistance to communities and organizations across Oregon.
http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~cpw
- Crime Victims United Of Oregon
Political action committee founded to change the criminal justice system. Information provided about related issues such as law and ballot measures.
http://www.crimevictimsunited.org
- Eco Echo
Information about organizations and activities of forest and natural resource activists in the Pacific NW.
http://ecoecho.org/
- Eyes on Sizemore
Provides news and information about Bill Sizemore and Oregon Taxpayers United. Includes a contributor list and links to election and initiative sites.
http://www.billsizemore.net/
- Friendly House, Inc.
Friendly House, established by the First Presbyterian Church, is a non-profit serving the northwest Portland community for over seventy years. It serves children from newborns through age 18 on a sliding-fee scale. It also serves seniors, homeless families, and low-income people. Sites includes program descriptions, volunteer and contribution opportunities, calendar of events.
http://www.friendlyhouseinc.org
- Friends of Opal Creek
This non-profit maintains and stewards the Opal Creek Educational Center. Facility allows organizations and educational groups to gather and experience forest wilderness. Seminars sponsored.
http://www.opalcreek.org
- Innovations in Educational Assessment
A non-profit organization working alongside member school districts to create a culture that values and uses data to improve instruction and student learning.
http://www.nwea.org
- LeTip of Salem, Oregon
Local chapter of an international business networking organization set up to allow and encourage business persons to exchange business leads.
http://www.letipofsalem.com
- Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon
Grants wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses living in Oregon and Southwest Washington. View photos, read stories, learn about scheduled events, sign up for newsletter, learn how to volunteer or donate.
http://www.orwish.org
- Mothers Against Misuse and Abuse
A non-profit organization that believes in a holistic approach to substance use. Information provided on drug use issues and its effect on the family.
http://www.mamas.org
- Native Plant Society of Oregon
A statewide network of 13 chapters and 1000+ members dedicated to the enjoyment, conservation, and study of Oregon's native vegetation.
http://www.npsoregon.org
- Northwest Medical Teams
Sends volunteer teams to care for impoverished people worldwide. Distributes humanitarian aid, provides surgeries, general medical, and dental care.
http://www.nwmti.org
- Oregon Coast Filipino-American Association
Non-political, non-religious, non-profit organization with cultural, educational and charitable goals. Includes general information, bylaws, news, links, and a guest book.
http://www.ocfaa.org/
- Oregon Community Foundation
Provides leadership to address community needs, creates endowments to benefit communities, and makes grants and scholarships from the endowments to improve people's lives.
http://www.ocf1.org/
- Oregon Green School Association
Provides schools with information they need to set up and maintain successful waste reduction programs and to recognize schools for their waste reduction achievements.
http://www.oregongreenschools.org/
- Oregon Natural Desert Association
Exists to protect, defend, and restore High Desert lands and water from irresponsible livestock grazing, mining, and geothermal development.
http://www.onda.org/
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