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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.

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

04/07/2026

So grateful for partners like Ecology in Classrooms & Outdoors (ECO) who bring learning to life in such meaningful ways!

Thank you for showing up for our students and community!

04/02/2026

Recently, 8th grade students from Reynolds Middle School visited Mt. Hood Community College, where they explored campus and began to envision their futures beyond high school.

Early exposure to postsecondary opportunities plays an important role in shaping student aspirations and expanding what feels possible.

We’re proud to support experiences that help students connect today’s learning to tomorrow’s opportunities.

03/24/2026

📚💛 Literacy Night at Alder Elementary

Literacy games, food, and family fun! All centered around building a love of reading.

03/17/2026

🌟 Big dreams start with exposure and possibility. 🌟

At Alder Elementary’s Career Day, students met professionals from across our community representing fields like healthcare, environmental education, architecture, performing arts, and entrepreneurship.

Moments like these help students begin to imagine the many paths their future could take.

A huge thank you to the incredible partners who volunteered their time to inspire the next generation. We’re grateful for your willingness to show students what’s possible.

Dtocs
Gresham Police Department
OHSU School of Nursing
Open Signal: Portland Community Media Center
Linguava
Ecology in Classrooms & Outdoors (ECO)
Tabor Volvo Service, LLC DBA Alamo Automotive

02/27/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Greater Futures Breakfast.

We’re especially grateful to the education leaders from Beaverton School District, Hillsboro School District, and Reynolds School District who helped lead such a thoughtful conversation on strengthening student outcomes through partnership and equity.

A special thank you to our speakers — Shelly Reggiani, Frank Caropelo, Lindsay Garcia, Kevin Hertel, and Graciela Cerda — for sharing their insight and leadership.

Powerful conversations. Meaningful connections. Shared commitment.

We’re excited about what comes next.

Thank you to our event sponsors:
Stoel Rives LLP
Centerlogic IT Services
NW Natural
Port of Portland

02/26/2026

We loved supporting STEAM Night at Lincoln Street Elementary School this week!

Thank you to Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) and Hillsboro Water Department for helping bring hands-on science and learning opportunities to students and families. It was a great evening of curiosity, creativity, and community.

02/19/2026

One week to go!

Next Friday, we’re bringing together school leaders, nonprofit partners, and community champions for the Greater Futures Breakfast — a conversation focused on strengthening outcomes for students and families.

In addition to hearing from our panel of district and school leaders, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with others who care deeply about equity, community partnerships, and student success across our region.

There’s still time to join us.
📅 Feb. 27
🔗 Save your seat: https://greaterthan.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F33760

Thank you to our event sponsors:
Stoel Rives LLP
Centerlogic, Inc.
NW Natural
Port of Portland

02/17/2026

We’re just 10 days away from the Greater Futures Breakfast.

On February 27, education leaders, nonprofit partners, and community advocates will gather for a powerful conversation about student outcomes and equity.

You’ll hear directly from district and school leaders about what’s working — and how partnerships make lasting impact possible.

Be in the room.
📅 Feb. 27
🔗 Register: https://greaterthan.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F33760

Thank you to our event sponsors:
Stoel Rives LLP
Centerlogic IT Services
NW Natural
Port of Portland

02/13/2026

We’re excited to have Graciela Cerda joining our Greater Futures Breakfast panel!

Graciela Cerda is the Dean of Students at Lincoln Street Elementary School and brings 15 years of experience in education, including 11 years as a dual language teacher. She has also served as a Student Success Coach and English Learner Specialist, with a strong focus on advancing equity, supporting student outcomes, and building meaningful partnerships with families and staff.

Join us in two weeks as we come together to strengthen student outcomes through community partnerships.

📅 Feb. 27 | 🔗 Register: https://greaterthan.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F33760

Thank you to our event sponsors:
Stoel Rives LLP
Centerlogic IT Services
NW Natural
Port of Portland

02/12/2026

We’re excited to have Kevin Hertel joining our Greater Futures Breakfast panel!

Kevin Hertel is the Principal of Evergreen Middle School and brings experience as a special education coordinator, instructional coach, and dean of students within Hillsboro School District . His work focuses on improving outcomes for students with disabilities, English learners, and students who need extra support in math.

Join us in just over two weeks as we come together to strengthen student outcomes through community partnerships.

📅 Feb. 27 | 🔗 Register: https://greaterthan.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F33760

Thank you to our event sponsors:
Stoel Rives LLP
Centerlogic, Inc.
NW Natural
Port of Portland

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

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

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