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Give Forward Story – Ben Manny
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…
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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…
Read MoreGive Forward Story – Linda Orcelletto
She’s giving forward by promoting community and connections in Central Oregon. Linda is active in the City Club of Central Oregon and also leads KPOV 88.9 FM High Desert Community…
Read MoreGive Forward Story – Sandy Ramirez
She’s giving forward by supporting kids and families through mental health challenges and in crisis through the American Red Cross and other organizations. Sandy is a retired school psychologist and…
Read MoreGive Forward Story – Dr. S. Renee Mitchell
She’s giving forward by creating programming for Black youth that empowers, engages, and promotes healing from trauma. Her doctoral research documents that Black teenagers are the most prodigiously traumatized adolescent…
Read MoreGive Forward Story – Trisha Schultz
She’s giving forward by supporting a community garden on the roof of an apartment building. Trisha is a life-time resident of Oregon and a grandmother of two. She’s also got…
Read MoreGive Forward Story – Roberta Schwarz
She’s giving forward by building a park in her home town. Sometimes, you have to go off the beaten path to figure out what your legacy will be. Eleven years…
Read MoreGive Forward Story – Lori Davidson
She’s giving forward by sharing her skills with Millennials to help them achieve their potential. Lori Davidson is a “go to” volunteer who applies her business skills in management, strategy,…
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