Spring cleaning is upon us! So, clear out your garage and make a difference. We’re teaming up with Bike First! and Reborn Bikes to collect new or used bikes, bike parts, and gear — giving kids the chance to experience the joy of movement and independence this summer.
📅 April 13
🕛 Noon – 2 PM
📍 Multnomah Athletic Club - 1849 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR 97205
Let your old bike spark big smiles and even bigger rides!
Join us in partnership with the Multnomah Athletic Club and We Believe in Portland for a couple of hours of community service and connection at the Spring Cleanup Event! Kicking off at Providence Park, teams will spend one hour cleaning up assigned zones in downtown Portland to make our city shine. Afterward, gather at Midtown Beer Garden for great food, conversation, and the chance to celebrate our collective impact while supporting local businesses.
Bring your coworkers, friends, or...
Thinking about funding opportunities to get kids playing, participating, and moving through athletics? Join a grant Q&A to learn more about funding from the Multnomah Athletic Foundation. Sessions are free, but require a reservation.
March 26 at 7 PM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1261987030179?aff=oddtdtcreatorApril 16 at 11.30 AM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1261988123449?aff=oddtdtcreator
May 8th at 9 AM...
Isabel Homsi graduated from Lincoln High School in Portland, Oregon and was the recipient of the Houser Scholarship. She is a senior at the University of Vermont with an expected graduation date of May 2025. Her field of study is Environmental Sciences with a minor in Geospatial Technologies and a certificate in Place-Based Education. We asked her recently in our "where are they now" effort to provide a highlight from 2024.
Here is her experience:
My highlight has to be my study...
This #NationalGirlsandWomeninSportsDay, we're excited to introduce our new curriculum, Athletes and Periods: A Workshop to Empower Student Athletes across their Menstrual Cycle! Created in partnership with PERIOD. and The Beauty Initiative Inc., this curriculum was designed for student athletes, coaches, teachers, and parents to learn how student athletes who menstruate can be impacted by their period and how to support them across their cycle.No one should have to miss out on sports because...
Higher education opens doors to new opportunities, but the cost can be a major hurdle for many students. At the Multnomah Athletic Foundation, we believe in supporting students by connecting them with resources to help fund their education. Whether you're a high school senior, or know someone navigating the scholarship search, here are four key scholarship programs to explore!
1. The Ford Family Foundation Scholarships
The Ford Family Foundation provides generous scholarships to...
The MAC Holiday Fashion Show Golden Ticket raffle was sponsored by a wonderful donation from Alaska Airlines. The lucky raffle winner will receive two (2) round-trip tickets with no black-out dates and valid on Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air to any destination they fly in Canada, the US, and Central America.
Video from the drawing featuring the amazing event co-chairs, Roberto and Dot! Making the drawing happen is Jeanette from Alaska Airlines and the foundation's board co-chair,...
A few weeks ago, the Multnomah Athletic Foundation’s Youth Grant Initiative (YGI) cohort reached an inspiring milestone: after months of thoughtful deliberation and collaboration, they awarded $2,500 grants to two exceptional nonprofits—Friends of Baseball and Girls on the Run.
Over the course of six weeks, this dedicated cohort of students embarked on a journey to learn the fundamentals of philanthropy. They explored what it means to give intentionally, examined the needs of...
The Loprinzi Scholarship celebrates students who truly embody the vibrant spirit of Joe Loprinzi. It’s for those who embrace life with energy, engage with their community, work hard, and make every moment count. Joe’s memory continues to inspire countless individuals to live fully, and this year’s awardees are shining examples of his legacy!
The Loprinzi Scholarship provides an $10,000 award to three outstanding student athletes that attend one of our thirty program high...
Every year we invest in remarkable nonprofit organizations. In 2024 we conducted one grant cycle and learned about so much incredible, passionate, and effective work being done in our community. This year we are supporting these nonprofit organizations that inspire and enable kids to participate in athletics. On a daily basis, the individuals and volunteers at these community spaces provide access, inclusion, and opportunity for youth.
Adaptive Sports Northwest provides and promotes...
