Isabel Homsi graduated from Lincoln High School in Portland, Oregon and was the recipient of the Houser Scholarship. She is a senior at the University of Vermont with an expected graduation date of May 2025. Her field of study is Environmental Sciences with a minor in Geospatial Technologies and a certificate in Place-Based Education. We asked her recently in our "where are they now" effort to provide a highlight from 2024.
Here is her experience:
My highlight has to be my study...
This #NationalGirlsandWomeninSportsDay, we're excited to introduce our new curriculum, Athletes and Periods: A Workshop to Empower Student Athletes across their Menstrual Cycle! Created in partnership with PERIOD. and The Beauty Initiative Inc., this curriculum was designed for student athletes, coaches, teachers, and parents to learn how student athletes who menstruate can be impacted by their period and how to support them across their cycle.No one should have to miss out on sports because...
Higher education opens doors to new opportunities, but the cost can be a major hurdle for many students. At the Multnomah Athletic Foundation, we believe in supporting students by connecting them with resources to help fund their education. Whether you're a high school senior, or know someone navigating the scholarship search, here are four key scholarship programs to explore!
1. The Ford Family Foundation Scholarships
The Ford Family Foundation provides generous scholarships to...
The MAC Holiday Fashion Show Golden Ticket raffle was sponsored by a wonderful donation from Alaska Airlines. The lucky raffle winner will receive two (2) round-trip tickets with no black-out dates and valid on Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air to any destination they fly in Canada, the US, and Central America.
Video from the drawing featuring the amazing event co-chairs, Roberto and Dot! Making the drawing happen is Jeanette from Alaska Airlines and the foundation's board co-chair,...
A few weeks ago, the Multnomah Athletic Foundation’s Youth Grant Initiative (YGI) cohort reached an inspiring milestone: after months of thoughtful deliberation and collaboration, they awarded $2,500 grants to two exceptional nonprofits—Friends of Baseball and Girls on the Run.
Over the course of six weeks, this dedicated cohort of students embarked on a journey to learn the fundamentals of philanthropy. They explored what it means to give intentionally, examined the needs of...
The Loprinzi Scholarship celebrates students who truly embody the vibrant spirit of Joe Loprinzi. It’s for those who embrace life with energy, engage with their community, work hard, and make every moment count. Joe’s memory continues to inspire countless individuals to live fully, and this year’s awardees are shining examples of his legacy!
The Loprinzi Scholarship provides an $10,000 award to three outstanding student athletes that attend one of our thirty program high...
Every year we invest in remarkable nonprofit organizations. In 2024 we conducted one grant cycle and learned about so much incredible, passionate, and effective work being done in our community. This year we are supporting these nonprofit organizations that inspire and enable kids to participate in athletics. On a daily basis, the individuals and volunteers at these community spaces provide access, inclusion, and opportunity for youth.
Adaptive Sports Northwest provides and promotes...
Every year the foundation supports amazing nonprofit organizations in the community. The Impact Award recognizes the efforts of one organization, its talented staff, and board members as they collaborate within their community.
Register HERE with Eventbrite
Join us from 5.30 - 7 PM on November 12th as we recognize the impactful work and deep engagement of our grant partners in an informal cocktail party. Meet organizations focused on supporting youth and engage in inspiring...
The MAC and the Foundation share the belief that increasing access to participation fuels possibilities! Combining Foundation funding and volunteer energy, powered by MAC member support, thousands of youth in the Portland metro area are able to take part in athletics and education.
Each year, the Multnomah Athletic Foundation’s Annual Fund Drive harnesses the power of individual contributions to make a collective impact on the lives of Portland-area youth. Together we raised more than...
How Contributions Lead to Big Changes During the Annual Fund Drive
A single $25 contribution alone may feel inconsequential when thinking about the cost of a college education or a nonprofit organization’s athletic programming for kids. But when that single $25 donation is multiplied by thousands of MAC members, it can have a far-reaching impact for the youth in this community.
In 2023, MAC members’ contributed more than $180,000 during the annual fund drive benefiting the...
