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Four Bands Heard Around The World ›

The aptly named KidsRock4Kids was a benefit concert that took place recently in Portland, Oregon, featuring all-kid rock bands raising funds for Mercy Corps' global children's programs.

Life After Hard Times ›

Before she learned about Mercy Corps Northwest, Betty Jo Austin was living from one payday loan to the next.

Turning Ideas Into Reality ›

At first, collecting digital images for collage was just a hobby for Portlander Corrina Buchholz. Now, using what she learned from Mercy Corps Northwest’s business development programs, Buchholz is moving her crafting business, piddix LLC, into a fulltime enterprise.

Mashal: One Lifetime to Give ›

With the backing of a supportive community, an inspired teen can go a long way. Mashal was born in Kabul, Afghanistan.

A New World View ›

Joining Global Citizen Corps (GCC) opened up the world to Danielle Knott, linking her to a group of likeminded teens working to end poverty and showing her the ways she could take action in Portland, Oregon, her hometown.

Salvaging a Dream ›

Opening a retail store is a scary proposition anytime. Doing so in a downturned economy can be downright terrifying.

Video: Three Stories from Mercy Corps Northwest ›

Leading Businesses, Cities and Non-Profits Join "Together" to Fight Climate Change ›

Together unites brands, cities and non-profits to make it easier for every American to fight climate change.

Supporting Oxfam America's Call to Modernize Foreign Aid ›

Mercy Corps commends the release of a new Oxfam America report as a valuable contribution to ongoing debates about how to make each U.S. dollar spent on overseas assistance as effective as possible.

Building a Model for Change ›

Outdoor and lifestyle clothing company — and Mercy Corps partner — Nau approaches business with a new set of values that place philanthropy and sustainability as a top priority.