Partnering with the community supports who we are, “Leaders in design. Partners in community.” The following organizations align with what we care about. We encourage you to support these nonprofit organizations and their people who are making a difference every day throughout the Pacific Northwest.
ACE Mentor Program of America
The ACE Mentor Program of America (ACE) is a free, award-winning, afterschool program designed to attract high school students into pursuing careers in the Architecture, Construction and Engineering industry, including skilled trades.
Blanchet House
Blanchet House serves every person who comes to their doors with dignity and without judgment. They believe everyone deserves food, clothes, community and hope.
Architecture Foundation of Oregon’s Architects in Schools Program
The Architects in Schools program introduces the youngest Oregonians to the power and possibilities of design with the end goal of creating lifelong learners and critical thinkers who have a voice in their community.
Corporate Work Study with De La Salle (Portland)
De La Salle North Catholic High School provides an affordable, college preparatory, faith-based education to young men and women throughout the Portland metro area with limited financial resources.
SOLVE’s Central Eastside Clean-up
SOLVE supports the health of our public beaches, neighborhoods, and natural areas, while cleaning up litter from source to sea.
DoveLEWIS
DoveLewis was originally founded to support local veterinarians and animals in need of emergency care and now treats nearly 30,000 animals each year.
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Hacienda Community Development Center
Hacienda CDC is a Latino-led Community Development Corporation that strengthens families by providing affordable housing, homeownership support, economic advancement and educational opportunities.
PATH Comfort Kits
Path Home empowers families with children to get back into housing and stay there.
The Sunshine Division Food Bank
The Sunshine Division Food Bank supports our most vulnerable neighbors by offering food, clothing and hope.
The Arch High Program through the Portland State University School of Architecture
The goal of the Arch High program is to make it easier for students of color to access an architectural education.
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity believes everyone deserves the opportunity to have a stable and healthy place to call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage.
The Japan-America Society of Oregon
JASO is a member-based, volunteer-driven, non-profit organization consisting of corporations and individuals in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
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The Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Oregon
PACCO is a welcoming and inclusive community organized to build generational wealth to empower economic resiliency, affordable sustainability, and purpose-driven global commerce, especially for historically marginalized, economically disadvantaged, and those underserved and marginalized communities through relevant, impactful programs and meaningful connections.
The National Association of Minority Contractors
NAMC represents the interests of millions of skilled minority workers across the country, assisting members to build capacity by providing access to opportunity, advocacy, and contractor development training.
ALS Northwest
ALS Northwest provides comprehensive support and advocacy for people with ALS and their families, while advancing research for new treatments and an end to ALS.
Canine Companions
Canine Companions is a national organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained service dogs at no charge to the recipient.
Food Lifeline
Food Lifeline’s mission is to feed people experiencing hunger today while working to end hunger for tomorrow.
Harper's Playground
Driven by the vision of a world in which everyone is included, Harper’s Playground creates playgrounds where people of all abilities connect through play and thrive.
