PPS Foundation Updates
2018-19 PPS Parent Equity Fund Grant Awards Announced
On Friday, March 9th All Hands Raised released the 2018-19 PPS Parent Equity Fund Grant Awards, which totaled $1,144,000. Thirty-eight PPS schools will receive grants ranging from 46,750 to $20,000. In addition, five alternative programs were each…
New Seasons Market Cans for Kids
Supporting the work of PPS Local School Foundations and the PPS Parent Fund is made easy through New Seasons Market’s innovative Cans for Kids program. It only takes three steps to make a difference in our community: Step 1: Collect your…
Three Easy and Free Steps to Support PPS Schools at New Seasons Market
Supporting the work of PPS Local School Foundations and the PPS Parent Equity Fund is made easy through New Season’s innovative Cans for Kids program. It only takes three steps to make a difference in our community: Step 1: Collect your…
Just Over $1 Million in PPS Parent Equity Funds Awarded
Portland, OR (03/16/16) – At last week’s PPS all-principals meeting, All Hands Raised announced the PPS Parent Equity Fund Awards for the 2016-17 school year. These awards, to the highest needs schools in the district, are made possible by PPS…
Rock the Vote! New Season’s Bag it Forward Program
New Seasons Market launched a new Bag it Forward program in February of 2016, which gives customers an opportunity to donate their reusable bag credits (5¢ each) to a non-profit organization. Customers can choose from one of three beneficiaries…
OPB Highlights Work of PPS Parents to Raise Funds, Fill Gaps
Dear PPS Friends – Earlier this week, Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) ran a two-part series on parent-led fundraising in PPS schools. These stories were inclusive of all sources of parent-raised funds, but specifically highlighted the good…
One District: All In
Dear Friends – In March, All Hands Raised recognized 20 years of our shared work to support education, equity and excellence throughout Multnomah County at the 20th Anniversary Roast. It was a chance to celebrate our shared accomplishments to…
New Video Tells the Portland Public Schools Foundation Story
In several meetings last year with Portland Public Schools Local School Foundation leaders it was communicated that a tool was needed to help parent and school communities understand the work of Portland Public Schools Local School Foundations and…
CEO Dan Ryan and PPS School Board Member Bobbie Regan talk education with KINK’s Sheila Hamilton
KINK’s Sheila Hamilton talks education with Dan Ryan and Bobbie Regan.
Portland Public Schools Foundation End of Year Update
CEO Dan Ryan shares an end-of-year update on the Portland Public Schools division with PPS parents, teachers, staff and administrators, and community partners.
