to provide shelter, counseling and more to a homless teen we spend $175 a night. Juvenile detention costs $300 a night.
To see this happen, Boys & Girls Aid provides innovative programs that impact the lives of children in need.
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Boys & Girls Aid Named Among Oregon’s 100 Best Non-Profits
Last month, the Portland Business Journal launched an ambitious new project ranking the 100 best non-profit organizations to work for in Oregon. Boys & Girls Aid is proud to announce our presence on that list. We placed 26th in the category reserved for large organizations (those with 75 or more employees).
The Journal has organized a similar publication, ranking for-profit companies, for seventeen years. Non-profits represent the fourth largest employer in the nation, and in Oregon alone, there are more than 25,000 non-profits operating. Given these facts, the Journal felt it was time to provide the community with information about…
read more )Upcoming Events—The Black & White Ball
Our signature event, the Black & White Ball enjoys a reputation as one of Portland’s most elegant fundraisers. At this annual black tie affair, guests enjoy dinner, dancing, and a live and silent auction. Last year’s event was a tremendous success, raising nearly $200,000 for children in need.
Save the Date!
The Black & White Ball
May 15th, 2010
at The Nines