Retired elementary school principal Stan Paine is helping Eugene and Springfield build a culture of kindness Why Kindness Matters Retired elementary school principal Stan Paine is helping Eugene and Springfield build a culture of kindness. Stan Paine has a habit he’s kept up for months now. Walking down a sidewalk, he’ll smile while making…
On June 14th, SAGE’s LAB and Portland Park and Recreation co-hosted a stewardship event to give forward to build a brighter future at Errol Heights Park. It was a busy morning of weeding, planting, and mulching. Thank you for your meaningful work, LAB leaders and volunteers.
He’s giving forward by inspiring future problem solvers and working across generations. Ben Manny was born and raised in the South, where he married and started his family. He worked with a small software company that was soon acquired by Intel, where he continued to work for decades until he…
On April 10, 2025, guests enjoyed our Visiting SAGE event featuring conservation icon Dr. Jane Goodall! Dr. Goodall took the stage at the Elsinore Theatre in Salem to share personal reflections on her remarkable life, her trailblazing work, and her inspirational message of hope for our planet. The next day, Dr. Goodall joined students to learn about their conservation and research projects.
He’s giving forward by building community through environmental action. For Albert Kaufman, the drive to improve his community stems from a deeply personal place — the Jewish principle of “tikkun olam” or “repair the world.” This guiding philosophy, combined with his entrepreneurial spirit and technical expertise, has shaped his approach…
He’s giving forward as the lead volunteer for the Diamondbacks Tutors, an English and math tutoring program at High Desert Middle School, which is part of the Bend-La Pine School District. Alan says he is someone who just likes to give back and quotes the wisdom of Winston Churchill: “We…
"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men."
- Frederick Douglass