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Give Forward Story – Captain Peter Wilcox

August 16, 2024

He’s giving forward by taking on the marine climate crisis, one ecosystem at a time. When Captain Peter Wilcox was a freshman in college, he selected an ecology course as his only elective. This new look at science — one that focused on whole systems and respecting all the Earth’s…

Give Forward Story – Trisha Schultz

December 31, 2020

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 a green thumb that she’s putting to good use. Trisha grew up in a farming community and raised her own…

Keeping Light Alive – Connecting through SAGE

May 5, 2020

COVID-19 has affected our lives in so many ways, shed enormous light on the health and social disparities among different communities, and shown us that the SAGE mission is as important as ever. Connection during this time, however difficult, and mostly virtual, is critical in keeping our minds and spirits…

Give Forward Story – Steve Griffith

February 1, 2017

He’s giving forward by investing in young leaders and their education. Can you imagine volunteering fifty hours a week after you retire? Former attorney Steve Griffith does just that, and describes the experience as effortless. “I just enjoy working with young people,” he says. “I like to show them how…

Give Forward Story – Bruce Watts

February 1, 2016

He’s giving forward by teaching young adults accountability, respect, and integrity. For Bruce Watts, the word “retirement” has nothing to do with inactivity. It’s more a process of shifting gears. “Let’s just say I’m redefining my relationship to work,” says Bruce. A former Senior Director at TriMet, Bruce now lives…

Give Forward Story – Roberta Schwarz

March 1, 2015

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 ago, Roberta and her husband, Ed, hiked through a rare White Oak Savanna that was planned for development. This simple walk…

"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men."

- Frederick Douglass