She’s giving forward by spotlighting the climate impacts of fast fashion and offering solutions. Alanya Abou-Elmajd (she/her) is a recent graduate of Beaverton’s Westview High School. Her passion for climate activism came from seeing the Climate Clock in New York in 2020. After reading more about it, she realized the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men."
- Frederick Douglass