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Since 1989, Oregon Tradeswomen has been dedicated to providing women and gender minorities with the tools they need for economic independence and a secure future in the skilled construction trades.
Our training and support services create a pipeline of skilled, qualified workers to fill the growing labor gap in the thriving construction industry of the Portland metro region. Your financial support ensures our programs are available to all who need them.
“I am happy to support Oregon Tradeswomen! You’re doing such good work for women, including my daughter. She will journey out at the age of 22 with the NW Carpenter’s Union later this year.
I would not have known how to help her without the support of Oregon Tradeswomen.”
– Dr. Leslie Carter
The Workforce Partner Program
Oregon Tradeswomen’s Workforce Partner Program is an opportunity for your organization to invest in ensuring our regional construction industry has a pipeline of skilled, qualified, and diverse tradesworkers to meet industry demand.
When you become a Workforce Partner, you help us build a skilled and diverse workforce AND will be recognized as an employer committed to equity.
Your investment is also a commitment to building equitable, safe, and respectful worksites for all workers in our industry. We look forward to building a relationship with you to help both our organizations grow and thrive.
“I’m a strong supporter of Oregon Tradeswomen. It’s an organization that actively works to promote women in the trades, share their stories, and highlight career paths and opportunities. At Skanska, diversity and inclusion are core values; we’re working to increase the number of women we hire and promote workforce equity.
Oregon Tradeswomen helped us fill Field Engineer positions with highly skilled workers and we look forward to having more of their graduates join our team. We appreciate the positive impact of Oregon Tradeswomen in the construction industry.”
Katie Coulson
Vice President/Account Manager, Skanska
For more information about the benefits of becoming a Workforce Partner, contact: Paul Morris: paul@oregontradeswomen.org
Bert Martinez Fund
A strong supporter of women in the trades, Bert recognized, trained, and mentored talent. She pushed her people to be the best she knew they could be -- to be better than they thought they could be.
Bert broke down walls and built bridges in their place.
She had so many strengths, talents, abilities -- and the greatest of these is love. It was Bert's superpower and she used that power for good.
All donations made in Bert's name will provide lumber, tools and training support for Oregon Tradeswomen's workshop.
Helen Getchell Women of Color Scholarship Fund
Oregon Tradeswomen manages the Helen Getchell Women of Color Scholarship Fund. This fund supports tradeswomen of color to succeed by providing financial resources to help remove barriers to a career in the skilled construction trades. Seed money for the fund was started with a generous donation by a tradeswoman who believes in “paying it forward”. Allocation of funds are overseen by the Scholarship Advisory Committee, comprised of industry partners who are committed to inclusion and equity, and the success of women of color in the construction industry.
Helen Getchell Women of Color Scholarship Fund Advisory Committee:
- Michael Burch, Community Relations & Outreach Northwest Carpenters Union
- Charlene Getchell, Special Projects Coordinator/Instructor/Multi-media Productions Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institute
- Donna Hammond, Interim Executive Director, Oregon Tradeswomen
- Rana Uzzaman, LMSW, Program Director
Legacy Giving
Continue to make a difference in our community – even after your lifetime.
A bequest to Oregon Tradeswomen gives you peace of mind, knowing you’ll make a positive impact for years to come. Any bequest, large or small, cash or property, has a remarkable impact on our mission, and ultimately, on our community.
All gifts are exempt from federal estate taxes.
“I’m making a legacy gift to Oregon Tradeswomen since OTW’s actions align with my own feminist values. As a proud long-term supporter of OTW’s work empowering girls and women on the path to economic independence, my planned gift is an investment in its future. The best is yet to come.”
Bill Weismann
www.GrassrootsNW.com
(503) 422-2502
Helping Groups Grow
To leave a gift in your will or living trust, please share this sentence with your financial planner or attorney:
“I bequeath ($____ or _____% of my estate) to Oregon Tradeswomen, located at 454 SE 187th Ave., Portland, Oregon 97233.”
Or, you can designate Oregon Tradeswomen as a beneficiary of your retirement account or life insurance policy. You can modify your bequest at any time if your circumstances change.
Please contact Paul Morris to get started: paul@oregontradeswomen.org
Matching Gifts
Many employers will match your donation, doubling the impact of your gift for current and future tradesworkers in our community. We recommend that you reach out to your employer to see if they have a Matching Gifts program.
Other Ways to Give
Wishlist
Sometimes we need a little help from our community to make sure our students have the tools and gear needed for a well-rounded trades education! Stay tuned for an updated wishlist...
Fred Meyer Community Rewards
Fred Meyer offers an easy way to support great causes like Oregon Tradeswomen - at no cost to you. Their Community Rewards Program makes it easy. Just create a digital account and link to Oregon Tradeswomen.
Visit Fred Meyer Community Rewards to get started. Thank you!
Information for Donors
Donations are tax deductible under section 501 (c)(3) of the IRS code (tax ID #31-1655001).
Oregon Tradeswomen respects our donors privacy. Donor information will never be sold or shared with other parties.
Contact our Development Team
To learn more about how your gift can help most, or to make your donation:
- via check
- cash
- stock transfer
- donate your vehicle
- set up a legacy gift
Please contact Paul Morris:
paul@oregontradeswomen.org
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