On its own, it might not seem like much. But together with hundreds, even thousands of others, it becomes something powerful.
- It’s a kid stepping onto the field for the first time, finally able to play a sport with their friends.
- It’s a student becoming the first in their family to go to college and knowing someone believed in them along the way.
- It’s a person living with a disability joining a team not on the sidelines, but fully in the game.
- It’s a parent watching their child find confidence, connection, and friendship.
- It’s a neighborhood nonprofit opening its doors all summer long, offering a safe, joyful place for kids to grow and belong.
Small gifts, given together, create access, belonging and opportunity.
They show every young person and family we serve that a community stands behind them.
So no, $25 doesn’t change the world on its own.
But together, it changes everything.
This is what collective impact looks like.
As a MAC member, the $25 annual donation, on your June 24th statement, helps fund scholarships and community grants. This support opens doors to education and provides kids with access to athletics, mentorship, and life skills—especially in underrepresented communities.
- If you’d like to get more involved or share ideas, we’d love to hear from you. For questions about the Annual Fund Drive, contact Executive Director Lisa Bendt at 503-517-2350 or use the Contact Us form .
- To opt in or out of the annual gift, contact the Club’s Accounting Office at 503-517-7200 or email them directly.
- You’ll receive a gift acknowledgment for this tax-deductible donation in mid-September.
- To make a monthly or donor-advised fund gift, visit MultnomahAthleticFoundation.com.
Thank you for being part of this impact.
—Jenny Todenhagen and Ryan Harvey, Board Co-Chairs