1000 Friends of Oregon
Oregon's land use watchdog since 1974. We work to make this state a place Oregonians are proud to call home. linktr.ee/1000Friends
- 1000 Friends has launched the Housing Solutions Center, a publicly accessible online hub designed to help advocates, policy makers, developers, and community members support affordable, accessible, and environmentally responsible housing solutions across Oregon. HousingSolutionsOregon.org
- 3 WAYS TO TAKE ACTION against a blatant corporate land grab. LC 237 aims to bring 1,700 acres of farmland into Hillsboro's UGB and extend tax breaks to billionaire corporations that can easily pay their fare share. Join us in protecting this irreplaceable farmland. Here's how:
- Join legislative manager Cassie Wilson, working lands policy director Jim Johnson, and associate director Mary Kyle McCurdy during our annual legislative preview where they'll walk through the most pressing land use bills we'll be watching this short session.
- Applications for the 2026 Land Use Leadership Initiative are now open! Apply by January 30 for this four-month leadership cohort that will dive into the most pressing land use issues currently facing Oregon: friends.org/luli
- It's time for Transit Talks ... After Dark. Our guest @councilormorillo.bsky.social talks with Cassie Wilson about safety, support for 30% of Oregonians who are non-drivers, and her experiences as a transit-dependent person. Watch the full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkj4...
- TriMet announced their proposal for service cuts to address their budget shortfall. The proposed cuts could have major impacts on accessing medical facilities, as well as worsening already poor north-south transit options. TriMet is looking for feedback. Head to trimet.org/servicecuts to share.
- Two generous donors (our friends at Organically Grown Co., and a board member farming in Washington County) have have stepped up with $4,000 in matching gifts in the final hours of Give!Guide, pushing our 2025 goal to $60,000. Help us get there before midnight tonight! giveguide.org/nonprofits/1...
- From Portland to Grants Pass: 1000 Friends defends smart land use across the state. It's Big Culture Day! Donate $10 or more and you’ll be entered to win an incredible Southern Oregon getaway while supporting thriving communities across our state: giveguide.org/nonprofits/1000friends
- Give $10+ to 1000 Friends of Oregon and you could win an amazing prize bundle from Atlas Tattoo, Midtown Beer Garden, and Music Millenium. Every donation fuels our work to protect Oregon’s working lands, forests, cities and neighbors. Donate now: giveguide.org/nonprofits/1000friends
- Help us hit or $50,000 Give Guide goal! Donate to our partners at Crag Law Center to double your impact and chances at winning the Big Books Day grand prize (a $500 gift card to Powell's). Donate now: giveguide.org/nonprofits/1000friends
- Let's stop pretending agriculture is a thing of the past. Our executive director Sam Diaz writes that a vision for an economy that supports all Oregonians includes farmers, ranchers, foresters, and land stewards across the state. Read the piece in Capital Press: capitalpress.com/2025/12/26/a...
- As we head off for a restful holiday break, we want to leave you with some seasonal reading: our 2025 annual report! Thank you for making 2025 another great year to be an Oregonian. Check out the full report online now: friends.org/news/2025/12/2025-a…
- It's Big Groceries Day! Donate $10+ via Give Guide for your chance to win $500 to New Seasons. Donate to our friends at COLT for another chance to win. You'll need a stylish tote to put all those fresh goods in, so if you donate $100+ to 1000 Friends, you'll get our exclusive soil map tote bag!
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- New Transit Talks! @wilsonxcassie.bsky.social heads to Salem to ride @cherriots.bsky.social with board vice president @iandavidson.bsky.social where they talk free transit for youth and statewide investment in public transportation. Watch the full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2_l...
- While 1000 Friends of Oregon applauds the vision of the State Legislature and the hard work of the Land Conservation and Development Commission on these OHNA rules, we must remember this win was made possible by the thousands of Oregonians who have long demanded real housing solutions.
- Thanks for coming to our first-ever Oregon Arts & Agriculture Holiday Market! Community support for local farmers and artists makes Oregon an amazing place to live. We hope you got your fill of produce, local crafts, food, treats, and more! #holidaymarket #portlandOR #ShopSmall
- TODAY! Come shop a curated group of local farmers, artists, and makers during our Oregon Arts & Agriculture Holiday Market. Join us at ADX Portland from 4-7, support local businesses, and enjoy a cozy and festive atmosphere. Plus wine tasting, cocoa, and snacks! #Portland #HolidayMarket
- This #GivingTuesday, support our work safeguarding Oregon's land use system that protects our state's high-quality farmland, forests, and watersheds. You could win Give!Guide basketball prize packs. Donations of $50+ could win a summer CSA share from Stoneboat Farm! giveguide.org/nonprofits/1...
- #SmallBusinessSaturday! Meet Ben Deumling, manager of Zena Forest Products, and one of Oregon's family foresters. They steward one of the last blocks of white oak in the Willamette Valley, and embrace biodiversity to ensure the forest's longevity. Read the full story: ow.ly/3SEv50Xz8j1
- On this episode of Transit Talks for Trans Day of Remembrance, @wilsonxcassie.bsky.social rode Line 52 with @evieevolving.bsky.social to talk about advocacy and transit and the Equal Rights for All ballot measure. Watch the full episode on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FX6n...
- On this @wweek.com Give!Guide Big Give Day, we're proud to highlight the work of our partner @uniteoregon.bsky.social! Economic justice is deeply interconnected with land justice, transportation access, and housing affordability. (1/2)
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- It's Big Garden Day! Donate $10 or more to 1000 Friends of Oregon today and you’ll be entered to win a $500 gift card to Portland Nursery. Your support helps 1000 Friends protect the land that sustains us all–from working farms and forests to thriving communities across the state.
- It's Big Flights Day! Donate $10 or more via Give!Guide and you could win this prize pack: - A waterfall tour flight from Envi Adventures $250 to Le Pigeon, Canard, and Flor Wines A night at Shift Vacation Rentals' Alberta Street home Tickets to Oregon Ballet Theatre giveguide.org/nonprofits/1...
- Save the date! We're excited to bring together farmers, food makers, artists, and crafters for the Oregon Arts & Agriculture Holiday Market! Join us on Dec. 3 for an evening of local bounty and creativity. Shop from a curated group for your gifting needs, and enjoy local wine, coffee, cocoa and more
- Congratulations Paloma Ayala for winning our Working Lands Photo Contest! She sent this image of an orchard in Mosier, and said: "I’ve been capturing images of these orchards from various angles for the past 15 years, which has deepened my appreciation for their changing seasons and natural beauty."
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- Wow! We're seeing great support for Oregon's farmers, farmworkers, ranchers, and forest land managers at this critical time. Keep those letters coming, friends! Fill out your letter (we also have pre-filled options) at: engage.friends.org/lcdc-2025
- Oregon’s farms, ranches & forest lands are at risk because the sprawl industry is exploiting loopholes in our existing land use laws. Show your support for our farmers, farmworkers, ranchers, and forest land managers. Send a letter to LCDC using our pre-filled form: engage.friends.org/lcdc
- Last chance! We want to see your photos showcasing Oregon's farms, ranches, and working lands. Send in your entries for a chance to win a brand-new Tamron lens and be featured on our statewide postcard! friends.org/photo-contest
- Our affiliate conference is coming up ! Join us Friday, November 7 at Oregon State University for a full day of learning and collaboration with fellow land use advocates. Learn more and register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd…
- Oregon’s farms, ranches & forest lands are at risk because the sprawl industry is exploiting loopholes in our existing land use laws. Show your support for our farmers, farmworkers, ranchers, and forest land managers. Send a letter to LCDC using our pre-filled form: engage.friends.org/lcdc
- Get ready for Cider Fest, a celebration of giving back and sharing what we have! This great community event will take place on on Saturday, October 25 from 1-3 pm at Leaven Community Center (5431 NE 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97211) in northeast Portland 🎃 More details below! (1/3) 👇
- Calling all Oregon land use advocates! 🏞️ Join us Nov 6 to 7 for the Affiliate Conference: workshops, networking, and celebrating our community. Register by Oct 21. Spots are limited: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
- Here's a transit hot take from Jordan Del Valle Tonoian on our latest episode of Transit Talks with @wilsonxcassie.bsky.social Full episode here: youtu.be/gy0et6D0aC8?... #WeekWithoutDriving
- We’re continuing #WeekWithoutDriving with more Transit Talks! 🚌 On this episode, join @wilsonxcassie.bsky.social and @christinelewis2.bsky.social as they ride buses and the orange MAX line through Clackamas County. Watch the full version on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/h49Tt5tLNmI?...
- As the extended special legislative session concludes, our legislative manager, @wilsonxcassie.bsky.social, and our communications manager, Jenni Denekas, talk about what happened and what's next: youtu.be/Fp-JTT9_vMM?...
