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Inclusive Catholic Education of Oregon

July 1th, 2026 

Inclusive Catholic Education of Oregon exists to provide children with special needs the opportunity for an Inclusive Catholic Education in their home parish schools. We are raising the awareness of the benefits of inclusive education, providing assistance with regard to inclusive practices, and raising funds to make inclusion possible. Catholic Education of Oregon is all about empowering children to be their best selves. The generous donation from Soar4 will enable us to support more schools this year than the year before.

Letter from Jeff Young

July 1th, 2026 

Dear Coach Casey,

 

I wanted to personally thank you for the generous gift from your foundation. I was deeply touched by your kindness and support.

 

Living with ALS for many years has taught me that while challenges are inevitable, so are the incredible acts of generosity that remind us we are not facing them alone. Your gift will make a meaningful difference in my life, and it will help in ways that ease some of the daily burdens that come with this journey.

 

More than the financial assistance, I am grateful for what the gift represents—a reminder that there are people who care and are willing to make a difference in the lives of others. That means a great deal to me.

 

Thank you for your generosity, your compassion, and for the work your foundation does to help people.

 

Please know how much I appreciate it.

 

With sincere gratitude, Jeff Young

Growing Hope's Garden

July 1th, 2026 

We are so grateful for you; through your giving, our women and their babies can continue to grow and thrive in this safe and loving home called “Hope’s Garden”. As they live here (free of charge), they learn to trust people again. Where others have left them alone and afraid, we come alongside them and stay. Your gift helps our women learn parenting and budgeting skills, utilize continuing education opportunities and job skills training, and find the time and space to transform both their lives and their children’s lives from the inside out. Family lines change when kindness and compassion replace trauma and pain and we cannot thank you enough for being a part of this journey with them and with us!

Project 48

July 1th, 2026 

Thank you SOAR4 for your support and investment in the lives of local youth who are experiencing foster care! Your partnership means so much to us.

Reading Results

July 1th, 2026 

Reading by third grade is crucial to a child’s educational development. Falling behind creates challenges that negatively impact a child’s education and self-esteem for years to come. Reading Results is committed to helping struggling learners get on the path toward academic success and a brighter future. Thank you to SOAR4 Foundation for supporting our mission and belief that every child deserves to read and succeed.

Family Promise of Tualatin Valley

July 1th, 2026 

Family homelessness is often out-of-sight and goes unnoticed, and yet hundreds of youth and their families go unsheltered every year in Washington County. Family Promise of Tualatin Valley works on the premise that it takes a caring community to embrace these families and equip them with the tools necessary to find stable housing.

 

In 2025, FPTV provided 63,309 safe shelter bed nights and volunteers served 25,860 warm meals to the 272 children and their families who sought emergency shelter with us. Additionally, our housing stabilization team helped 171 families avoid eviction and stay in their homes.

 

It takes compassionate people like those at Soar4 Foundation to believe in our families and invest in their futures. Soar4 Foundation’s generous support will safely shelter and feed hundreds of families and children and help them to get back on their feet and into stable housing.

 

The families of FPTV are grateful to Soar4 Foundation for helping to make their housing dreams a reality.

Marie Mills Center

June 10th, 2026 

ABC House

June 6th, 2026

ABC House is a Children’s Advocacy Center providing a safe, coordinated place for child abuse investigations and healing. When a child walks through our doors, we provide forensic interviews conducted by specially trained professionals, medical exams to ensure their physical health and safety, therapy and mental health services to help kids process trauma, and advocacy to guide families through what can be an overwhelming and confusing process. Last year alone, we served more than 800 children in our community.
 
We are deeply grateful to SOAR4 for seeing our mission and choosing to invest in the children and families we serve.

Hannah Grace Family

June 6th, 2026

We are filled with gratitude because of your generous support of Hannah Grace family. In the last year, we facilitated 1,100 visitations between parents and children who have entered the foster care system. The Ascend music side of Hannah Grace just graduated 52 fully scholar-shipped students to receive instruments and weekly lessons. Your generous gift enables our ongoing and continually increasing work…. And we are so thankful! Thank you SOAR4 Foundation!

 

– Everyone at Hannah Grace Family

With Love Oregon

April 20th, 2026

When he arrived at my doorstep, he had nothing more than a Ziploc bag with two diapers, a few wipes, and a sippy cup. This is the reality for many children entering foster care — arriving with almost nothing, through no fault of their own. Thanks to the Soar4 Foundation, 10 children received two full weeks of clothing, including new socks, underwear, and essential diapering supplies — restoring dignity and care when they needed it most.

Heart of Oregon Corps

April 20th, 2026

We are deeply grateful to the Soar4 Foundation for its generous support of Heart of Oregon Corps’ Campus Campaign. Their investment is helping us build a purpose-built youth workforce development campus that will bring training, education, and support services together under one roof, creating clear pathways into employment, skilled trades, education, and self-sufficiency. This campus will serve 225 youth and young adults each year, and their partnership is helping turn this vision into a lasting community impact.

Nancy Coury Joins the SOAR4 Board!

Mar 27th, 2026

Nancy Coury is a graduate of Oregon State  University. She has been involved with many charities over the years and is a welcome addition to the SOAR4 Foundation Board.

The Family Room

Mar 26th, 2026

The Family Room is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening families impacted by the child welfare system. Our mission is to support families impacted by foster care by creating compassionate visitation spaces and experiences that help parents and children rebuild trust, nurture relationships, and heal as they move forward together. Our vision is a community where every family experiencing foster care finds dignity, compassion, and meaningful opportunities to heal, reconnect, and thrive.
 
Each week, we serve families navigating foster care and reunification, offering trauma-informed family time visits that center dignity, consistency, and hope. Research and experience consistently show that both the amount of time families spend together and the quality of those interactions during family time visits are among the strongest predictors of successful reunification. Yet too often, families face limited access to meaningful, consistent visitation.
 
Our programs are designed to change that—expanding opportunities for families to spend more time together through high-quality family time visits in environments that are safe, welcoming, and relationship-centered. By increasing both the frequency and the quality of these visits, we help strengthen parent-child bonds, build trust, and support families in moving forward together.
 
Support from the Soar 4 Foundation will directly strengthen our ability to provide additional supervised family time visits. These funds allow us to increase both the quantity and quality of time families spend together, strengthening relationships and contributing to more successful and timely reunification.
 
We are deeply grateful for the Soar 4 Foundation’s investment in families and its belief in the power of connection to create lasting change.
 

Assistance League of the Columbia Pacific

Dec 18th, 2025

A message from the Friends of our Lady of Africa of Tanzania

Dec 16th, 2025

Milk Crate Kitchen

Dec 16th, 2025

Milk Crate Kitchen is a community-based grassroots organization that is helping fight food insecurity in the greater Portland area while minimizing food waste. Our mission is overcoming barriers to food security by cooking and delivering nutrient-dense cost-free meals to those in need, no questions asked. We rescue food surplus from farmers, food growers, restaurants, and food hubs and utilize those ingredients to create meals. We distribute to individuals and families who are unemployed, low-income, children and adults with disabilities, elderly, caregivers, low income working class, at risk youth, BIPOCs, members of the LGBTQ2+ community, and more.”
 

So many of the folks that request our service are living at the margins and excluded from food assistance programs. 22% identify as having a physical disability that makes going to local food pantries challenging. An overwhelming percentage are on fixed and low income making the rising cost of groceries unaffordable.

 

Your Impact
  • We now provide over 800 meals to the Portland metro area communities in need, each week
  • Through an increased capacity in onboarding volunteers which led to increased food rescue, we manage to keep our food purchase and food packaging costs to an average cost $1,000 a week
  • Your $5,000 donation helps cover the cost of ingredients and food packaging supplies, sponsoring approximately five weeks of MCK meal programs; close to 4,000 nutrient-dense fully cooked meals. Meals are provided via home-delivery, in-person, and via our network of community partners.”

December 8th: SOAR4 Foundation Board Visits Germaine's Culinary and Everybody Athletics

December 8, 2025

Liv With Purpose

December 2, 2025

Liv With Purpose is honored to extend our sincere appreciation to the Soar4 Foundation for their generous contribution. Your investment in Liv With Purpose strengthens our ability to offer the events that mean so much to the I/DD community, including dances, our annual carnival, craft days, bingo, and other social gatherings that foster belonging and connection.
 
We are also able to expand our Beyond School program, opening the door for more adults who have aged out of the school system to continue to continue accessing structured learning, meaningful social engagement, and inclusive community programming.

Thank you, Soar4 Foundation, for helping us continue this essential work!

Marie Mills

Jun 7th, 2025

Marie Mills Center, Inc has been honored with a donation from Patrick Casey Foundation, to assist in purchasing a passenger vehicle.  We are now able to purchase a small SUV or Mini Van to use for various types of outings, including trips out of town through the mountain pass.  This will impact intellectual/developmentally disabled individuals in their ability to access the community and services with safe reliable transportation.  This support is greatly appreciated by Marie Mills Center and Marie Mills Foundation and all we support to have the lives they deserve.

Everybody Athletics

May 7th, 2025

We are deeply grateful to Pat Casey and the SOAR4 Foundation for their generous partnership and their belief in the mission of Every Body Athletics. Their grant award directly strengthens our ability to provide inclusive fitness opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. With this vital investment, we are launching new classes and expanding our capacity to serve even more adults with disabilities. SOAR4 is truly making a tremendous impact in the lives of our participants by creating additional pathways for connection, confidence, and community.

Assistance League of the Columbia Pacific

March 7th, 2025

We can’t thank you enough for your generous donation to the Assistance League
of the Columbia Pacific. Operation School Bell is our
signature program that provides new clothing and hygiene items to students in need
in our community. We dress kids in the fall and spring and serve emergency needs as
they arise. Last year we were able to dress over 900 students in new clothing.
ALCP has 6 programs
that help to transform lives and strengthen our communities. Your donation
puts big smiles on the faces of the school children we serve and gives a boost to their self esteem.
Your support is much appreciated!

Thank you!

-Assistance League of the Columbia Pacific

Cassandra Cooper

August 2nd, 1960- July 8th, 2025

We are saddened to announce the recent passing of long time board member Cassandra Cooper. Cassandra was kind, positive, and brought great ideas to the Soar4 Foundation. She truly embodied helping those in need. She will be missed.

A Heartfelt Thanks from We Care

April 7th, 2025

Thank you so much for believing in our work and for partnering with us! Our Intake team has been inundated with so many more applications than usual recently, this is a beacon of light and a resounding acknowledgement of their hard work. It is so impactful and will go directly to supporting client assistance.  
 
Thank you for helping us solve emergency needs for our Benton County neighbors.
Respectfully,
Kate Caldwell, Board President
We Care

Oregon Summer Star

March 7th, 2025

Oregon Summer Star is preparing to serve 75 youth from Oregon military families in 2025. Since 2006, our staff have done a lot to help youth feel a positive sense of belonging to their families, both during and after experiencing a military deployment. At Oregon Summer Star we not only appreciate the service of Oregon Veterans, but also celebrate the service of spouses and children who remind us all that, Kids Serve Too!

As a growing organization, we want to thank you for your financial support and the moral endorsement you provide by being involved with our work. Your sponsorship provides funding for 15 scholarships so that Oregon youth are able to attend camp at no cost this summer- what a great way to get involved!

Ethan E. Erickson Founder, Executive Director, Tsuga Community Commission

"Ethan, what you do through Tsuga is life changing for us. Your camps gave Shayla more confidence, a drive to keep going when life gets rough and bumpy, and a true sense of belonging. She has pride in what her dad has done and what we as a family go through every day – I give credit to your camp for that. Shayla is an amazing child, and I am thankful for the love and support she gets when she is with your staff. Ethan, keep up the good work!!!"
- Christina Loy

Assistance League of the Columbia Pacific

March 7th, 2025

We can’t thank you enough for your generous donation to the Assistance League
of the Columbia Pacific. Operation School Bell is our
signature program that provides new clothing and hygiene items to students in need
in our community. We dress kids in the fall and spring and serve emergency needs as
they arise. Last year we were able to dress over 900 students in new clothing.
ALCP has 6 programs
that help to transform lives and strengthen our communities. Your donation
puts big smiles on the faces of the school children we serve and gives a boost to their self esteem.
Your support is much appreciated!

Thank you!

-Assistance League of the Columbia Pacific

DEAR Day Program

Feb 11th, 2025

“Gordon Teifel is an OSU graduate of ’67 and ’74 who is actively involved in
the DEAR day program and advocates for affordable housing with adults experiencing
intellectual and developmental disabilities. Another OSU colleague suggested asking the SOAR4
Foundation for support. Your grant significantly reduced the DEAR financial shortfall
last month. Our medically fragile customers thrive on the extra attention we provide
above the support for activities of daily living. The SOAR4 grant is a welcome blessing.”

-Gordon Teifel

Stroke Awareness Oregon

Jan 17th, 2025

“On behalf of everyone at Stroke Awareness Oregon, we want to extend our
gratitude for your generous donation. Your contribution plays a vital role in supporting our mission to
raise awareness about stroke prevention, provide support to survivors, and advocate for better stroke care in our community.

Your donation will directly impact the lives of individuals and families affected by stroke,
helping us provide essential resources, education programs, and support services. With
your support, we can continue our efforts to make a meaningful difference in the fight against strokes.

Once again, thank you for your generosity and commitment to our cause. We are truly grateful for your support.”

-Stroke Awareness Oregon

Marie Mills Center

Jan 10th, 2025

We really appreciate your support for the donation Marie Mills Foundation received
from the Pat Casey Foundation.

We are going to be using those funds to purchase
a SUV or Mini Van to help clients in one of our group homes access the community.
  It will also be used to travel to appointments they might have in the city.  As you know traveling over the mountain
can be interesting, especially in the winter months. We see this as a very useful safety measure.

We will continue to look for funds from other sources to assist in this purchase.
I am looking forward to you visiting Marie Mills Center when you are in the area sometime.

Again, thank you and the Foundation for this support, as
a non-profit organization it helps to have great community partners.

-Cindy Green

Northwest Center

Jan 9th, 2025

“On behalf of those served by our mission of inclusion, growth and development of people with
disabilities, thank you for your support of the Northwest Center.
As you know, at the Northwest Center we stand for diversity and inclusion. Our transformative
programs for children and adults with disabilities
lead the nation in early intervention, early learning and employment support.
We envision a day when everyone has the same opportunities to receive an education,
contribute to our community and lead a fulfilling life.
Thanks to your generosity and thoughtfulness you have enabled us to
impact thousands of individuals and families each year. You are helping to change the landscape of inclusion
, building stronger families, stronger schools, and a stronger community.
For that, I am most grateful!”

-Peter Raffa

Potluck in the Park

Jan 8th, 2025

“Thank you for your generous donation to our 30+ year organization that serves
a free hot meal to anyone in need each Sunday. It is because of organizations and individuals
like yourself we are able to fulfill our mission with no paid staff and no formal funding
in place. We serve upwards of 16,000 people annually as well as create a special
Christmas dinner at the Portland Art Museum for the past 10 years.
This year’s anticipated guest count looks like around 1100 where over 300 volunteers
will assist in the one-day project. Thank you once again for
assisting our cause and your vision of assisting hunger related organization’s like ours,
it means a lot!

-Steve DeAngelo

Founder & Michelle's BFF

Jan 3rd, 2025

We are grateful for your donation. As we move into 2025,
we are ready to serve more single parents undergoing cancer treatment.
This donation will help us do just that, providing housing, meals,
and home cleanings. Thank you for thinking of us and choosing to give.
With Love,

- Mrs. Andy Royal McCandless

“Rising Star Board”

December 31th, 2024

On behalf of the Rising Star Board,I want to thank you for your extreme generosityin SOAR4
making a recent donation to Rising Star. Your timing is comparableto a baseball
team leading 2-1 in the bottom of the 9th, one out, and then turning a picture perfect double play!
  We are now able to help two more applicants that had recently applied!
One who wants to be a Telephone lineman and another
who wants to go to OSU. Really, really appreciate your generosity, and your belief
helping small-town Oregon kids realize their dreams.

- Ron

“Friends of Our Lady Queen of Africa”

December 19th, 2024

Your generosity supports the great work of the Sisters in the remote
Tanzania town of Sumbawanga; including the orphanage, school for girls, medical clinics, etc.
I will personally be travelling to Tanzania in Fall 2025 to get another firsthand view of their work.
The good news is that our board passes on 100% of all donations to the
sisters and receive accounting for every dime.

May you and your team have a blessed Christmas!

- Deacon Kevin

Germaine Culinary Inc.

December 18th, 2024

“Thank you to SOAR4 Foundation for supporting Germaine’s Culinary Inc.
Our mission is to provide culinary training to people experiencing intellectual
and developmental disabilities, leading to community-based employment.
We are proud to partner with you to build a community that embraces our tagline:
Everyone Belongs at the Table.”

- Lori

Rising Star​

October 21, 2024

“Thank you for the Rising Star college scholarship. 
Throughout the years, you have become a beacon in my life.
You have guided me to transform into the person I am now.”

- Julie

Harper Playground​

October 21, 2024

“Your gift will create, inclusive, nature based
playgrounds for people with all abilities.”

- Harpers Playground

Pat Casey named to 2024 college baseball Hall of Fame Class

October 18, 2024

CORVALLIS, OR. – Pat Casey who guided Oregon State University to three national
championships and 900 victories, was inducted in the 2024 College Baseball Hall
of Fame Class. Casey and 11 other players, coaches, umpires and administrators
from all levels of college baseball were also recognized and make up the 16th class
to be recognized. Casey guided the beavers to national titles in 2006, 2007, and
2018, making OSU one of just two programs nationally with three titles this century.
He ended his Oregon State career in 2018 with his 900th Beaver win coming in a
5-0 victory over Arkansas to clutch that seasons national championship.


Casey spent seven seasons at George Fox prior to leading OSU from 1995-2018.

He went 171-141-1 (.600) at George Fox, and amassed a 1,071-572-7 (.651) record
in 31 total seasons as a collegiate head coach.

SOAR4 supports Oregon athletes

October 17, 2024

I want to personally thank the SOAR4 Foundation for your annual support of the Willamette Valley Fellowship of Christian Athletes. None of this is possible without individuals like you who support our mission from Salem to Eugene and out to the Oregon Coast. We now have over 40 weekly FCA Huddles in middle school, high school, community colleges, and universities. As of the end of January, we averaged almost 500 students weekly attending our meetings This has doubled in the last year and a half. As we continue to grow in the valley, our desire is to transform campuses through coaches and athletes into environments that know God’s truth and practice Christian values. You all are an integral part of this through your generosity.

Thank you!

PAT BAILEY

FCA WV Multi-Area Director