Intergenerational
Give Forward Story – Ben Manny
He’s giving forward by inspiring future problem solvers and working across generations. Ben Manny was born and raised in the South, where he married and started his family. He worked…
Read MoreSAGE features Dr. Jane Goodall on the Future of Hope
On April 10, 2025, guests enjoyed our Visiting SAGE event featuring conservation icon Dr. Jane Goodall! Dr. Goodall took the stage at the Elsinore Theatre in Salem to share personal reflections on her remarkable life, her trailblazing work, and her inspirational message of hope for our planet. The next day, Dr. Goodall joined students to learn about their conservation and research projects.
Read MoreGive Forward Story – Alan Hilles
He’s giving forward as the lead volunteer for the Diamondbacks Tutors, an English and math tutoring program at High Desert Middle School, which is part of the Bend-La Pine School…
Read MoreGive Forward Story – Sandy Ramirez
She’s giving forward by supporting kids and families through mental health challenges and in crisis through the American Red Cross and other organizations. Sandy is a retired school psychologist and…
Read MoreGive Forward Story – Dr. S. Renee Mitchell
She’s giving forward by creating programming for Black youth that empowers, engages, and promotes healing from trauma. Her doctoral research documents that Black teenagers are the most prodigiously traumatized adolescent…
Read MoreGive Forward Story – Alanya Abou-Elmajd
She’s giving forward by spotlighting the climate impacts of fast fashion and offering solutions. Alanya Abou-Elmajd (she/her) is a recent graduate of Beaverton’s Westview High School. Her passion for climate…
Read MoreGive Forward Story – Steve Griffith
He’s giving forward by investing in young leaders and their education. Can you imagine volunteering fifty hours a week after you retire? Former attorney Steve Griffith does just that, and…
Read MoreGive Forward Story – Bruce Watts
He’s giving forward by teaching young adults accountability, respect, and integrity. For Bruce Watts, the word “retirement” has nothing to do with inactivity. It’s more a process of shifting gears.…
Read MoreGive Forward Story – Lori Davidson
She’s giving forward by sharing her skills with Millennials to help them achieve their potential. Lori Davidson is a “go to” volunteer who applies her business skills in management, strategy,…
Read MoreGive Forward Story – Jeanne Magmer
She’s giving forward by helping students with scholarships, grants, and backpacks to get the right start for school. A retired communications director of the Oregon School Boards Association, Jeanne knows…
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