PORTLAND
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Friends Transforming Communities Through Service
WHO WE ARE
Women committed to service through friendship
Serving the Portland, OR and Southwest Washington areas since 1957 with a mission to enhance the quality of life in the African American community.
A LEGACY OF SERVICE
Outstanding Programs
The cornerstone of our service is our five programming facets.
Services to Youth, The Arts, National Trends and Services, International Trends and Services, and Health and Human Services. Through our facets, we implement programs and initiatives that address the needs of the underserved communities.
A LEGACY OF philanthropy
Scholarship Opportunities
For more than 50 years we’ve provided over 700 scholarships to high school seniors.
We recognize and reward high school seniors who have demonstrated scholastic potential, high achievement, and leadership ability. Applications are posted in February. In the meantime, take a look at our list of other scholarships.
A LEGACY OF COMMITMENT
Civic Engagement
We work directly with members of the Black community who are most in need.
Through an advocacy agenda, we use our collective voices on federal, state, and local levels to push to the forefront legislative and public issues critical to improving the quality of life in our community.
Partners We’re Proud to Work With
