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Greater Than's mission is to support and empower students in poverty-impacted communities to thrive in school, college, and career.

08/24/2026

Backpack giveaway on Saturday August 29th from 3-6 pm outside at Alder.

Free backpacks for all Alder students
Games , activities, hair braids, snow cones and more.
Come get excited for back to school and enjoy a fun afternoon with friends and family.

Questions? Joy Leising with Greater Than
503.459.1960

07/29/2026

Backpack Drive is on. Every student deserves to walk into day one with everything they need. Help us get new backpacks and supplies to kids at Alder Elementary School.

Donations needed by August 24.

Shop our Amazon wish list: https://a.co/0aDk3ICU

Presented by Emilio Inc. in partnership with Greater Than PDX

07/16/2026

Thank you to East County Pickleball Courts for serving as a drop-off location for the Emilio Inc. Backpack Giveaway at Alder Elementary! 🎒

Want to help? Drop off a new backpack at East County Pickleball or order one from our Amazon wishlist below before August 29th to be shipped directly to Alder Elementary for distribution.

👉 https://a.co/0aDk3ICU

Every donation makes a difference. Thank you for supporting our community! 💛

07/15/2026

Greater Than PDX is proud to support Emilio Inc.'s Backpack Giveaway at Alder Elementary this August. We are partnering with Emilio Inc., an organization honoring the memory of Emilio Hoffman and dedicated to youth safety and wellbeing, to help make sure local kids start the school year with a brand new backpack.

Order a backpack from the Amazon wishlist below before August 29th and it will be shipped directly to Alder Elementary.

👉 https://a.co/0aDk3ICU

Every backpack makes a difference. Thank you for supporting our students! 🎒

06/30/2026

🎒 Help Send Alder Elementary Kids Back to School in Style!

Greater Than PDX is proud to support Emilio Inc.'s Backpack Giveaway at Alder Elementary this August. We're partnering with Emilio Inc., an organization honoring the memory of Emilio Hoffman and dedicated to youth safety and wellbeing, to help make sure local kids start the school year with a brand new backpack.

🛍️ Pick a backpack from the Amazon wishlist below and it will be shipped directly to Alder Elementary for distribution on August 29th.

👉 https://a.co/0aDk3ICU

Every backpack makes a difference. Thank you for supporting our students! 💛

06/10/2026

🚨We’re hiring!🚨

Greater Than is hiring a Middle School Student Success Specialist to work alongside students, families, and educators at Evergreen Middle School in Hillsboro. Learn more and apply!

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f84d154424fae4ae6e27f00/t/6a285bf6084565307a2e06d7/1781029878188/HSD+MS+Student+Success+Specialist_FINAL.pdf

06/09/2026

Some of the RHS Class of 2026 partook in a 3 day adventure to San Francisco, California this past weekend; for many, this was their first time on a plane and leaving their hometown. But for all, this is the beginning of their next adventure in life. Congrats class of 2026!
🎓🎉🥺

05/08/2026

Today, the Greater Than PDX team fired up the grill at Lincoln Street Elementary to help celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week! We’re thankful for the educators and school staff who show up each day to create supportive spaces where students can learn, grow, and feel encouraged.

04/23/2026

Big dreams start early 🎓

Greater Than 4th graders recently visited Mt. Hood Community College. These early introductions to college environments help make college feel real, possible, and within reach.

Grateful to our partners and supporters who help make opportunities like this possible.

04/15/2026

We’re proud to support our partners at Portland State MAPS Volunteer Program this Portland State University's Day of Giving! ! 💚

MAPS is a collaboration between PSU and Greater Than PDX that connects college student volunteers with students at Alder Elementary—sparking curiosity through gardening, STEM, and college exploration.

Learn more and give: https://www.givecampus.com/schools/PortlandStateUniversity/psu-day-of-giving/pages/copy-of-community-belonging/student-community-engagement-center/?a=12780581

When you give during a power hour, you increase the chances of them winning $500 more!

Two more power hours remain:
Today (4/15) from 7pm - 10pm PST
Tomorrow (4/16) from 8am - 11am

Address

401 NE 19th Avenue, #200
Portland, OR
97232

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15032877203

Website

http://www.greater-than.org/

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