2026 Awards Finalist

Beyond the Grant: How the Invest in Others Awards Strengthened Michael Brady’s Mission

For 2026 Invest in Others Awards finalist Michael Brady, the gala experience brought more than a $25,000 grant for Frontier Horizon. It…

September 4, 2026

For the Kids: A Lifetime of Showing Up

“’It’s for the kids,’ is a conviction stemming from positive mentors like my parents who knew kids need caring adults who show…

September 4, 2026

Creating Opportunity, One Athlete at a Time

“Rather than waiting for a change, I felt a responsibility to help create it.” Layne Bruner, Harbor Investment Advisors We’re…

September 2, 2026

A New Model for Changing the Lives of Vulnerable Children

“When communities are strengthened around their most vulnerable children, the impact compounds across generations, making this work both deeply human and strategically…

September 1, 2026

More Than a Meal: John Thane’s Commitment to Caring for Seniors

“My motivation has always come from believing that strong communities take care of their most vulnerable members, and Metroport Meals On Wheels…

August 31, 2026

When Giving Back Is Personal: Michael Brady’s Commitment to Children in Need

“I know firsthand what it means for a child to be wanted, protected, and loved. I want other children to experience the…

August 26, 2026

She Knew What It Meant to Have Support. She Wanted Everyone to Have It

“Knowing I had the resources and the support to get through this diagnosis twice, I always felt compelled to pay it forward…

August 25, 2026

Changing the Future for Families Living with Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome

“What began as a response to one child’s diagnosis became a lifelong commitment to ensure that no family facing Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome ever…

August 24, 2026

From Patient to Advocate: Amy Weinberger’s Mission to Help Others

“Helping others is my driving force. Soft Bones allows me to give back, express my gratitude every day, and experience the joy…

August 20, 2026

Strengthening Health and Wellness in His Hometown

“Many families in rural Oregon don’t have the resources to provide the needed care for both mental and physical wellbeing.” Jeff McCullough,…

August 18, 2026

Finding Purpose in a Personal Journey

“For the first time, I felt a sense of peace and was able to reframe that chapter of my life from trauma…

August 13, 2026

The Most Valuable Thing That Will Never Appear on a Balance Sheet

“I’ve spent my career measuring value on balance sheets. But this is the most valuable thing I will ever help build—and not…