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Soul District Business Association

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The Soul District Business Association (SDBA), founded in 1977, champions Portland's diverse business district by promoting economic empowerment and creating multigenerational wealth for Black businesses. Committed to advocacy, SDBA supports historically marginalized entrepreneurs through culturally specific technical assistance and their Business Impact Group, ensuring these businesses thrive amid economic changes.

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2024 Golf Recap

This year's annual charity golf tournament was a huge success! We raised more than $90,000 for the Rivermark Community Fund, which supports nonprofit housing organizations in the areas we serve.

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Parenting with Intent

Rivermark loves working alongside partner organizations in our community that believe in our “Building Financial Empowerment Together” vision and lives. Parenting With Intent is one organization that truly lives out that vision and mission. They work alongside families involved with the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Child Welfare. Parenting With Intent’s mission of “Building Strong Connections for Healthy Communities,” is embedded in the belief that healthy relationships are the vehicle through which youth and families can grow and thrive.

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2024 PDX Diaper Drive

Rivermark's 2024 PDX Diaper Drive is now through May 31st. We have teamed up with PDX Diaper Bank to collect donations for babies in need. There are over 150,000 children living in poverty in Oregon. Families shouldn't be forced to choose between purchasing food or diapers for their children. By partnering with community agencies, the PDX Diaper Bank provides free diapering supplies to low-income and houseless families.

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Great Food Drive 2024

2024 Great Food Drive

For the past 8 years, Rivermark has been a proud sponsor of the KGW Great Food Drive in March. During this time, more than 14 million pounds of food have been donated. Last year alone, we raised funds and donations to provide over 2.2 million meals! We appreciate every dollar you donate to the Oregon Food Bank through the KGW Great Food Drive! We are accepting non-perishable food and cash donations at all of our branches through the end of March, or you can make a donation online.

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Community Partner Spotlight: Black Economic Collective

Rivermark works with several partners to bring financial wellness education to a greater population of the Portland Metro area. We know that financial education isn’t as accessible as it should be, so we’re determined to reach those who haven’t been given the same opportunities as others to learn about financial health and wellness. The Black Economic Collective (BEC) is one of the organizations we work with to bring that knowledge to our community.

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2023 Golf Recap

This year's annual charity golf tournament was a huge success! We raised more than $70,000 for the Rivermark Community Fund, which supports nonprofit housing organizations in the areas we serve.

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CU4Kids Pledges $5M

Credit Unions for Kids — a nonprofit collaboration of credit unions and business partners from across the country — has pledged $5 million to create a new hybrid operating suite at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. The expansion supports Doernbecher’s delivery of the most innovative, life-saving pediatric cardiac care in the region.

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Great Food Drive 2023

Great Food Drive

Rivermark is a proud sponsor of the KGW Great Food Drive. More than 10 million pounds of food have been donated since our involvement began in 2017, providing over 10 million meals to local families. We appreciate every dollar you donate to the Oregon Food Bank through the KGW Great Food Drive! We are accepting food and cash donations at all of our branches through the end of March, or you can make a donation online.

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GivingTuesday

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Rivermark is proud to support Doernbecher Children's Hospital. Since 1983, members have helped raise more than $700,000 for Doernbecher; recognized as one of America's leading children's hospitals for pediatric care. This year's goal is to raise $15,000 for Doernbecher -- but we can't do it without you! Use your Rivermark debit or credit card to make purchases on #GivingTuesday, November 29, 2022. Each time you use your card, we'll automatically donate $0.25 to Doernbecher.

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