Invest in Us by Giving Today

Please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to support Girls on the Run of Portland Metro. Your generosity gives girls, who would otherwise not be able to participate in our programs, a life-changing experience and the opportunity to lead a happier, more self-assured and healthier life. No matter how much you give, every dollar is used to change the lives of girls throughout the Portland Metro area.

Your gift will help us:
Expand our programs
Provide scholarships for girls in need
Provide shoes to girls in our program in need
Serve more girls

One of our 2010 fundraising goals is to match a sponsor with each of our 135 girls for an entire year of GOTR.  To sponsor a girl for a season of GOTR, please contact Nicole at metrogotr@gmail.com

We are able to accept donations online or through a check made payable to "Girls on the Run of Portland Metro."  Our mailing address is 3439 NE Sandy Blvd, #129, Portland OR  97212.

You may be able to double or triple your donation impact. Please check with your employer about company match programs.

Here are some ways we would make use of your donation:
$1,800 Sponsors one Girls on the Run program for up to 15 girls for an entire season.
$500    Provides new running shoes for every girl at one location.
$150    Buys both GOTR T-shirts and Race T-shirts for every girl at one location.
$120    Provides full-scholarship for one girl in the program.
$75      Buys healthy snacks for a season at one location

Invest in Us by Becoming a Sponsor
Support the mission of Girls on the Run of Portland Metro by becoming a trusted sponsor. We are always looking to partner with companies that share our passion for health and well-being. Our organization would not be where it is today without the generous support of our sponsors. Our sponsors have helped fund new programs and invested in long-term projects that have extended our local reach. Please support these partners as they have supported us.

Invest in Us by Joining SoleMates 
Joining SoleMates is a great way for both men and women to contribute to Girls on the Run.  If you are preparing for a running event such as a marathon, a half marathon or perhaps a multi sport event, you can help raise funds for our council by registering for SoleMates.  The entry fee is $26 and the minimum amount to raise is only $262. The support that participants get from the national organization of Girls on the Run is incredible. So far, four Portland women have raised over $2,500 on our behalf.  

Invest in Us by Donating Items 
Fun Items for the Girls, like stickers, bracelets and jump ropes. Office Supplies, such as copier paper, markers, pens, clipboards, index cards, envelopes, mailing labels and folders.Professional Services, like printing and photography. Healthy Food for snacks or the end of season parties.

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Join SoleMates

You can be a part of SoleMates, the charity running leg of Girls on the Run, for any athletic event, whether you are planning to run, walk, bike, swim or do a combination!

SoleMates is a team of athletes (male & female) who pursue individual goals, such as running a marathon or any other athletic event, to raise money for local Girls on the Run.

There are three "crown jewels" that make up SoleMates:

Health: we run in celebration of health! We are motivated to make a difference in the future of girls by introducing healthy habits and an active lifestyle!

Girl Power: we run because it is fun! Our Team members run in "sporty" tiaras – which are an external symbol of the internal beauty we all possess. The tiaras remind us of the whimsical spirit that exists within each of us and caps off our image of being strong, healthy individuals who dare to make a difference.

Inspiration: we run to show what is possible. The experience of a SoleMates athlete mirrors the experience of a girl in the GOTR program - both learn lessons about goal setting and achievement, perseverance, motivation, overcoming obstacles and inspiration. These athletes step across the finish line and experience a moment when their sense of what is possible becomes limitless!