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Play It Forward provides musical instruments, instruction and inspiring opportunities to students in need.

Collects gently used, donated instruments and gifts them throughout the community to students in need.

03/06/2026

Great staff work session this morning at Play It Forward!

We kicked off a new series together where we are revisiting our values and beginning the conversation around organizational structure and alignment. A big thank you to Michelle Salvado with Path Leadership Solutions for facilitating such a thoughtful and engaging session.

We’re excited to continue this process and can’t wait to see the outcomes that come from this work. Stay tuned!

03/05/2026

We’re proud to share that Play It Forward has earned the 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid!

This is the highest level of recognition Candid awards to nonprofits, and it reflects our deep commitment to openness, accountability, and impact. Donors, partners, and our community can see exactly how their support helps expand access to music and instruments for young people.

Transparency matters because every gift represents trust. We’re grateful to our supporters who make this work possible and help us continue creating meaningful change
one instrument, one student,
and one opportunity at a time.

🔗 Learn more about our impact and view our 2025 Annual Report.
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02/22/2026

We're just two week away!

Looking for a meaningful way to spend your Sunday? Join us March 8th for an unforgettable live performance by Michael Allen Harrison and help open the door to music access for local youth.

This special Winter Music Series concert at the beautiful Stoller Experience Center benefits Play It Forward, the nonprofit founded by Michael and Marietta Harrison to provide access to excellence through music.

Doors 3 PM | Concert 4 PM
$40 guest | $32 club members

Bring someone you love, sip some wine, and enjoy music that makes a difference.

Get your tickets now and be part of the story!
https://www.stollerfamilyestate.com/events/winter-music-series-michael-allen-harrison/

02/17/2026

Honoring the legacy of Jesse Jackson.

“America is not like a blanket—one piece of unbroken cloth... America is more like a quilt—many patches, many pieces, many colors, many sizes, all woven and held together by a common thread.”

May we carry forward his vision of unity, justice, and compassion. Rest In Peace.

02/14/2026

Treat yourself and someone you love to an unforgettable afternoon of music and make a difference for local kids while you’re at it.

Join us on Sunday, March 8 for the Winter Music Series featuring the incredible Michael Allen Harrison and his band, performing live in the Stoller Experience Center. This special concert benefits Play It Forward, helping provide access to excellence through music for young people in our community.

Your ticket includes:
• Table seating
• Your first glass of wine
• An inspiring live performance
• The chance to support access to music for youth

Doors open at 3:00 PM | Concert at 4:00 PM
$40 per guest | $32 club members

Founded by Michael and Marietta Harrison, Play It Forward is dedicated to ensuring every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and belong through music.

Bring a friend, a partner, or your whole family and turn a Sunday afternoon into something meaningful.

Grab your tickets and join us for music with a purpose!
https://www.stollerfamilyestate.com/events/winter-music-series-michael-allen-harrison/

02/02/2026

Today was nothing short of magical ✨

An intimate private showing of Joan Miró’s complete Constellations series, shared by collection owner Merrit Quarum, paired with live original compositions by the incomparable Michael Allen Harrison and poetry reading by the extraordinary Michael Allosso. All set inside Harrison’s own creative studio where art, music, and atmosphere converged into a truly multidisciplinary experience. An unforgettable gathering of vision, sound, and soul.

And thank you to our special guests who joined us today and for supporting Play It Forward at the 2026 Supper Club Gala.

01/05/2026

Meet the Board | Julianne Johnson

Julianne brings a rich background in vocal music and performance, serving as Director of Vocal Music at Portland Community College and enriching youth through her experience in stage, film, and television. Her artistic leadership helps Play It Forward bridge music education with creative expression and community engagement.

12/30/2025

A Shakespeare getaway awaits!

Donate $10+ today to enter for OSF tickets, a backstage tour, a night at Ashland Springs, and dinner at The Noble Fox.

And as the curtain rises on this magical prize, your gift helps raise the curtain for young musicians across our community. When you support Play It Forward, you’re giving students the confidence to perform, to express themselves, and to discover their own stories on stage and beyond.

Make a donation through Give!Guide: https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/play-it-forward

12/29/2025

Your dream e-bike could be one $10 donation away.

Enter to win the Tern HSD S00, courtesy of Splendid Cycles.

Support youth music, score a killer ride.

Make a donation of $10+ to Play It Forward today and be entered to win: https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/play-it-forward

12/28/2025

Ink. Beer. Music. A turntable. Big Cool Day has it all.

Give $10+ today to Play It Forward and you’re entered to win!

Make your gift today: https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/play-it-forward

12/27/2025

Book lovers unite! A $500 Powell’s shopping spree could be yours!

Donate $10+ to our Give!Guide campaign today to enter for a $500 Powell’s Books gift card.

Donate here: https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/play-it-forward

12/25/2025

This Saturday, December 27 !!!

We’re partnering with Music Millennium to celebrate music, community, and the power of giving.

Special guest George Miller will be joining us along with 5th grade guitar students from Dr. King Elementary, showcasing their talent, confidence, and the power of access to music education in action.

Stop by, say hello, and learn how your support through Give!Guide helps put instruments and music education into the hands of young people across our community.

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Portland, OR

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+15037461080

Website

http://www.pifmusic.org/

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