e² partners

 

Our diverse partner set enables us to provide access to and improve the education experience for all our students. We are pleased to have the support of these organizations and individuals who share our vision.

 

There are so many ways you can help our students. Please contact Kim Silva at 503-257-1774 or ksilva@mesd.k12.or.us to learn how to join us.

 

 

 

 

	Columbia Sportswear Columbia Sportswear has worked with E² for years as a major contributor to Friends of Outdoor School. Columbia has generously contributed rainwear for all Outdoor School staff and warm clothing for the adults and children served by the Migrant Education Program. www.columbia.com
	Dress for Success Oregon Dress for Success Oregon (DFSO) provides resources and support to help low-income adult women coming out of MESD programs successfully enter the workforce. DFSO offers work-appropriate clothing, resume and interview preparation, training, mentoring, and job-retention resources. www.dressforsuccess.org/oregon/
	EcoMetro EcoMetro is partnering with E² to provide advertising for Outdoor School in the 2009-2010 Chinook Book. EcoMetro also helps school districts served by the MESD to fundraise. www.ecometro.com/portland
	Mason Bruce & Girard In 2009, along with a substantial donation, professional natural resources staff from Mason Bruce & Girard will provide up to 20 hours of pro-bono training to Outdoor School staff. Trainings range from biology and ecology to conflict resolution. Additionally, Mason Bruce & Girard will also provide 40 hours of pro-bono mentoring to Outdoor School Student Leaders. The company is particularly interested in cultivating students who will seek careers in the natural resource field.www.masonbruce.com
	McMenamins Annually, McMenamins’ 205 Pub hosts a Friends & Family Night. 50 percent of the evening’s proceeds were donated to E² to send students to Outdoor School. www.mcmenamins.com/
	Metro Regional Government Metro Regional Government has partnered with Friends of Outdoor School, Northwest Regional ESD and OMSI to sponsor a day of waste reduction education for students while at Outdoor School. This partnership reduces the cost to districts to send students to Outdoor School by $57 per student. www.oregonmetro.gov
	Photo of the Year A committee of volunteers led by Brian Crumrine and John Waller hosts the annual Photo of the Year contest and awards gala. A rousing success, this event raises approximately $12,000 annually for Friends of Outdoor School. www.photooftheyear.net
	Portland State University Professor Celine Fitzmaurice’s capstone class at Portland State University provides grant-writing services. Last year, the class completed five grants requesting funding for a variety of projects including funds to send students to Outdoor School and to purchase materials for field study. www.pdx.edu/unst/senior-capstone-community-partners
	US Fish & Wildlife A long-time partner, the US Fish & Wildlife supports Outdoor School with an annual grant for supplies and expert training for Outdoor School staff. www.fws.gov/pacific/
	World Forestry Center Every year, the World Forestry Center graciously allows free admission to the Discover Museum for all sixth-grade students attending Outdoor School. Friends of Outdoor School, student leaders and other community organizations participate in the annual Arbor Day celebration at the World Forestry Center each April. www.worldforestry.org