By joining 1000 Friends of Oregon, you will be adding your voice to those who want to maintain the livability that we enjoy in Oregon. You'll also receive our quarterly newsletter to keep you informed about how we are putting your dollars to work.

Use our secure server to join online today. You can also send your tax-deductible contribution to: 534 SW Third Ave., Suite 300, Portland, OR 97204, or use your credit card and call us at (503) 497-1000.

1000 Friends of Oregon is committed to providing responsible stewardship of the generous contributions we receive from our members. To learn more, you can review our tax return and financial profile at guidestar.org.

You can also join an affiliate of 1000 Friends of Oregon! Browse our list of affiliates to find a group that is involved in local land use issues near you.

Sustainer Circle
You are invited to become a member of 1000 Friends of Oregon's Sustainer Circle, a select group of members who protect the places we love and the communities where we live by making monthly gifts through automatic bank account or credit card withdrawals.

Monthly giving is one of the best ways to keep Oregon a place we're proud to call home - you'll save time and resources using this easy, guaranteed way of promoting livable communities, productive farm and forest lands, and protected scenic and natural areas. You'll continue to receive the benefits of 1000 Friends membership, and your gifts are tax-deductible.

The sustainer program: Saves resources - no donation requests to clutter your mailbox; Easy - Just print and complete this form (PDF, HTML) - your membership remains in effect until changed or cancelled by you. Guaranteed - You can stop or change at any time by notifying 1000 Friends of your wishes.

Join the McCall Society Membership gifts of $1000 or more per year entitle you to membership in the McCall Society, a group of over 200 leading donors whose generous gifts support our core activities. We recognize the generous leadership of McCall Society Members online and in our newsletter. Benefits also include invitations to Distinguished Speaker Series events around the state, brown-bag lunches and briefings.

You can join the McCall Society online using our secure server ("Support 1000 Friends" button above), by sending your tax-deductible donation to 534 SW Third, Suite 300, Portland, OR 97204, or use your credit card and call us at (503) 497-1000. Quarterly and monthly payment plans are available. Please contact Darr Durham at (503) 497-1000 for more information.

Leaving a Legacy
The things you cherish today about a life lived in Oregon--
 * vibrant communities
 * productive farm and forest lands
 * protected coastal and natural areas
-- can be a part of the legacy you leave for future generations.

Writing 1000 Friends of Oregon into your will or estate plan can honor your dedication to our state's special way of life and provide an opportunity for savings on capital gains and estate taxes. 1000 Friends is happy to work with you and your advisors to create a plan that meets your goals.

We would also be pleased to honor you as a member of our Legacy Club, for people like you who have planned a gift to help keep Oregon, Oregon for generations to come. For more information, contact Darr Durham at (503) 497-1000.

Foundation Friends
Over the years, many foundations - national, regional, and local - have supported our work. We greatly appreciate the support. Current and recent foundation grants have been provided by:

• The Bullitt Foundation (Seattle)
• The Collins Foundation (Portland)
• The JW & HM Goodman Family Charitable Fund (Hillsboro)
• The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation (Menlo Park)
• The Holborn Foundation (New York)
• The Samuel S. Johnson Foundation (Redmond)
• The Lamb Foundation (Lake Oswego)
• The Lazar Foundation (Portland)
• The McGraw Family Foundation (Portland)
• Meyer Memorial Trust (Portland)
• North Star Foundation (Portland)
• The Seattle Foundation (Seattle)
• The Sierra Club, Columbia Group (Portland)
• Herbert A. Templeton Foundation (Portland)
• Rose E. Tucker Charitable Trust (Portland)
• The Weatherspoon Charitable Foundation (Austin)
  

Volunteer
Volunteers share an irreplaceable resource - time. Whether it's a weekly shift helping with mailings and other office tasks, writing an occasional letter to your representative or helping with research projects, we invite you to participate personally in 1000 Friends' mission. To learn more about current volunteer opportunities or request a volunteer application, contact Mary Akerill at (503) 497-1000.

Donate office equipment
We are currently looking for donations of:

• laptop computer(s)
• large format color printer/plotter

Please call Mary Akerill @ 503-497-1000. All donations are tax-deductible!