Oregon Business Fall 24

49 100 BEST NONPROFITS TO WORK FOR IN OREGON 1 Crater Lake Academy Charter School EAGLE POINT craterlakecharter.org Oregon Employees: 36 Score: 619.10 “The school is serious about working with all students and families to achieve their full potential. No student is out of reach for the staff, and they will not rest until they make a difference,” writes one employee. “The senior leadership is collaborative, caring and focused on student achievement,” writes another. “Organizations are made great due to having effective leaders, and CLA has a team whose mission is to make CLA great!” 2 Full Access EUGENE fullaccess.org Oregon Employees: 30 Score: 611.92 This disabilities services organization permits employees to bring dogs and babies to the office, and holds events for staff and clients throughout the year. “We fulfill a really specific need, and we do it really well. Our culture is positive and supportive while having expectations of excellent work,” one employee writes. 3 Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation PORTLAND olshf.org Oregon Employees: 30 Score: 611.89 “This team is better than the Avengers! We get to help the people in this world with their vision and hearing so that they can experience life, learn in school, see their children, hear their grandchildren and be productive in their endeavors. It is incredible to watch someone put on a pair of eyeglasses and the world becomes clear, and they can read and see faces!” one employee writes. 4 Birch Community Services PORTLAND birchcommunityservices.org Oregon Employees: 25 Score: 610.26 “We work hard to serve anyone who can benefit from our services and are always striving to find better ways to serve the community,” writes one employee of this nonprofit, which assists individuals facing food insecurity and financial instability. “Our Birch community is a partnership of individuals working together toward the common goal of becoming financially sustainable not just for this generation but for generations to come.” 5 Klamath Hospice and Palliative Care KLAMATH FALLS klamathhospice.org Oregon Employees: 31 Score: 605.92 “Our reputation in our community is outstanding. I feel that our organization values the importance of maintaining our reputation while creating new ways to support the community,” writes one employee. “I love working with a supportive team that recognizes the need to take care of patients and their families even if it’s hard,” writes another. 6 Bethlehem Inn BEND bethleheminn.org Oregon Employees: 45 Score: 601.86 “What makes the Bethlehem Inn great is its ability to service the community where it needs it most. The homeless population has only been on the rise, and at the Bethlehem Inn, they ensure that they provide an environment for the residents that come here to truly better themselves, therefore bettering the community as a whole,” writes one employee of this homeless shelter. 7 Earth Advantage PORTLAND earthadvantage.org Oregon Employees: 32 Score: 596.19 Employees at this sustainable building nonprofit enjoy monthly staff happy hours, an annual retreat and other opportunities to connect as a team throughout the year. “Managers and senior leaders really try to cultivate a thoughtful, progressive and inclusive culture that aims for excellence while acknowledging the human needs of staff members,” one employee writes. 8 Connected Lane County EUGENE connectedlane.org Oregon Employees: 25 Score: 595.66 This youth services organization offers a paid shutdown between Dec. 26 and Dec. 31 each year during which employees are not expected to use accrued time off. Employees are also awarded up to 32 hours of paid time off to volunteer in the community. 9 Eugene Mission EUGENE eugenemission.org Oregon Employees: 38 Score: 586.22 “The Eugene Mission is the best place I have ever worked. We are helping the unhoused by helping them learn the skills they need to stop the ‘revolving door’ of being homeless. We don’t just offer a bed and three meals a day. We also offer support, hope and people who truly care. There is not another shelter in our area that offers the services we do,” one employee writes. 10 Youth 71Five Ministries MEDFORD 71five.org Oregon Employees: 31 Score: 586.13 “I can come into work every day to do my job, knowing that even though I’m doing small tasks, I am contributing to a greater purpose. The mission of our organization … gives me great purpose in my work. Our staff feels like family and is a safe place for employees, volunteers and the youth we work with,” writes one employee of this faith-based youth services organization. MEDIUM ORGANIZATIONS 25 to 49 Oregon employees 2024 together we can end youth homelessness www.jacksonstreet.org THIS IS A RESOUNDING YES. WE BELIEVE A PSU EDUCATION CAN CHANGE LIVES AND SPARK OREGON’S BRIGHT FUTURE. PSUF.ORG

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