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LAB Service Across Generations Event
On June 14th, SAGE’s LAB and Portland Park and Recreation co-hosted a stewardship event to give forward to build a brighter future at Errol Heights Park. It was a busy morning of weeding, planting, and mulching. Thank you for your meaningful work, LAB leaders and volunteers.
Read MoreGive 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 – Albert Kaufman
He’s giving forward by building community through environmental action. For Albert Kaufman, the drive to improve his community stems from a deeply personal place — the Jewish principle of “tikkun…
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 – Linda Orcelletto
She’s giving forward by promoting community and connections in Central Oregon. Linda is active in the City Club of Central Oregon and also leads KPOV 88.9 FM High Desert Community…
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 MoreSAGE Awards Recipient
Congratulations to Ward Greene! Ward, SAGE’s founder, served as our President for 12 years, co-creating and hosting numerous programs and events, while baking his grandmother’s famous chocolate cakes for SAGE’s…
Read MoreInterview with SAGE Founder Ward Greene
SAGE’s Founder, Ward Greene, shared an interview about the work of SAGE. You can listen to this great interview below. This is an interview between Eric Alan and Ward Greene…
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…
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