A SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR is someone who recognizes a social problem and uses entrepreneurial principles to organize, create, and manage a venture to make social change. A Business Entrepreneur measures performance in revenue, profit, and return on investment.  A Social Entrepreneur measures performance in two equally important ways: First on how well he or she has achieved their social mission and second in revenue, profit, and return on investment. Nonprofits use different terms such as fundr …

… This group is not run by professional organizers, but by ordinary women like you, helping other ordinary women.  Feel free to post your tips, ask your questions and offer solutions.  We're here for each other.

Our Community Pantry is a buying club with members all over the Portland metro area, focused on the collective purchase of raw, organic, super-fresh nuts, seeds, berries, seaweeds and more. We pay close attention to the sourcing of the foods we buy together, order them once every month, and distribute them within just a few days of receiving them, keeping the freshness of the product at the highest standard possible. This meetup functions to organize our distribution. To read more about the Pant …

… Everyone will become an event organizer allowing you the ability to post your project.  If you need help, let me know and I'll be more than happy to do the post or walk you through it. :-)) We'll all have a gift to share. You may be good at deep cleaning, painting and gardening, or you have a pressure washer and enjoy using it. If you're a hard worker and really enjoy being of service to others you will find yourself accepting others help as well. We all have projects we could use help with. It' …

… If you have any questions or suggestions please share them with us, the organizers. Howard, Organizer

  We are women who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD or ADD) and who are interested in learning strategies, skills, and processes which can enhance our lives.  We seek companionship, support, resources, recommendations and the kind of understanding that comes from being with those who "get it" from the inside out.  Women who have ADHD, especially those of us who are diagnosed in our 30's, 40's, 50's and later, have many years experience of struggling to "pass" for normal, o …

This group is designed to introduce the principles of time management to its members and to share specific tools that will enable its members to thrive in all areas of their lives. Everyone is welcome, especially those who are feeling frustrated, confused, overwhelmed, or just plain stuck. We will focus on developing clear goals, exploring different time management tools, and outlining specific action steps that will have you organized and productive in no time! Using the principles of life coac …

We are offering classes teaching people how to be self sufficient and ways to grow their own vegetables raise chickens etc. organically and from a permaculture biodynamic viewpoint.

Are you an overwhelmed mother of a small child who would love to befriend like-minded mothers while our littles ones play together? Do you want to feed your children only the best, most nourishing foods? Do you believe that children grow best when they eat well and play in nature? If so, please join us in SW Portland. Our children (from very small ones to 3 years of age) can play together in the backyard and parks when the weather allows it, or indoors. And we can chat together about our new hea …

We are a Wellness Center that is excited to host FREE wellness classes for the Portland area. We have a great space and invite anyone who is interested in making our community healthier to join our group! Our class topics include: fibromyalgia and chronic pain, raw foods, organic gardening, women's hormone balance and wellness, baby sign language, family wellness, exercise and nutrition...and much more! Let us know if there are any topics that you have an interest in and we will get them on the …

Like bees and want to help them to thrive? I teach two classes each month on different topics. So far we have 8 different bee care topics, all relevant to people who are interested in bees. I started the group because it was difficult for me to find out how to -->respectfully<-- raise bees and to do that without chemicals or treatments. I'm most interested in helping people learn to be good bee stewards whether they have backyard hives or just enjoy and appreciate the busy little pollinators.   …

This Meetup is for vegans, vegetarians and the veg-curious. We come from all over the greater Portland metro area, East, West, North and South. We do not promote any one political party or religious agenda, nor do we sell anything or recruit for other Meetups. Our group is open to singles, couples, and families of all kinds. We're here for fun, socializing and making new like-minded friends. In the past, we've posted volunteer events, outdoor events, movies, concerts, plays and author readings. …

… We Need Assistant Organizers: Are you interested in leading a run, bike ride, farmer's market walk and shop, or special event? We are hoping to add more variety to our group's events. You don’t have to be an expert to be an assistant organizer, but have a passion or desire to be healthy and fit is needed.  If you are interested join up and give Debbie a call or email. Fitness Level: We encourage women of all ages & fitness levels to join and participate from the beginner to those more fit. M …

Our group will be about having a good time! Somewhere for Moms to compare stories, get advice, have girls night out, socialize the babies and just have fun. Most of our kids are under 3 along with a few older ones. We we also just blessed with some brand new babies this year! Heather Bowden is the main organizers of the group and can help you if you have any advice, questions or suggestions. Our group is very lucky to have a large group of very strong organizers. Without any of them we would not …

… As the leader of this group, or as a leader of any event, an organizer's sole responsibility is to schedule a hike and lead a group to the destination (letting it be known in advance what to expect). Our purpose is to enjoy the outdoors with intellectuals, and not be required unconditional acceptance of any possible personality trait, as if there was a competition for being either popular or unique. ASSUMPTION OF RISK: Members will be expected to judge for themselves their acceptable risks, as r …

… If there are no other "Yes" RSVP's to an event other than the organizer, they reserve the right not to show up. Please be courteous to the organizers, who spend considerable time planning and posting events, and let them know if you're unable to attend. NO SHOWS ARE RUDE!! WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REMOVE MEMBERS WHO ARE RUDE AND CANNOT SHOW COURTESY TO OTHERS.  Please change your RSVP online or call the event organizer and let them know if you can't make it afterall.   We want to start on tim …