2024 Give!Guide Business Partners 

2024 Give!Guide Business Partners 

By Alex Smith, Development Manager

We are honored to be participating in this year’s Willamette Week Give!Guide. 

This is an annual campaign to raise funds for and draw attention to the extraordinary work of local nonprofits. This grassroots campaign is the perfect way for communities, organizations, and businesses to come together and create momentum for the meaningful work we all care deeply about. 

Interested in participating? Feel free to check out our Give!Guide profile here. The kick-off of the campaign is November 1st, and will continue through the end of the year. During this time, our amazing partners are offering extra incentives for you to give generously! Stay tuned for more details!

I’m very happy to introduce you to all of our amazing business partners for our 2024 Willamette Week Give!Guide campaign.

Schooner Creek Boat Works is a full-service boat repair and manufacturing yard in Portland, Oregon. Established in 1977, they have served the local boating community for over 40 years! 

Ferment Brewing Company is a modern brewery fusing traditional farmhouse techniques with a forward-thinking scientific approach. Ferment opened in 2018 with a brewery and tasting room that overlooks the scenic Columbia River in Hood River, Oregon.

Oregon E-Bikesmission is to change the world and the way you move through it with the power of e-bikes. Offering many ways for you to ride happy! 

RISE Brewing co’s mission is to make the best tasting beverages on the planet, using the highest quality organic ingredients we can source.

Hopworks Brewery is a family-owned B Corp brewery founded in Portland Oregon in 2007 by Christian and Brandie Ettinger. With one simple goal, combine world-class beer and food together in a cool space and operate as sustainably as possible.

Big Winds mission is to spread their love of wind and water near and far, and to make your next session better than your last. Since 1987, Big Winds has been helping wind sport enthusiasts in the Columbia River Gorge.

Island Sailing School promotes personal freedom through positive self empowerment for our community by providing easy affordable access to the world of sailing. 

Quotes from our business partners on why they support Columbia Riverkeeper. 

Island Sailing Owner & Operator, Stephen Frankland

“For over twenty years Columbia Riverkeeper has been a tireless environmental advocate for this wonderful river so many of us have the pleasure of exploring and enjoying under sail – and Island Sailing is so very happy to support their efforts.”

Ferment Brewing Company Director of Operations, Jenn Peterson

“At Ferment Brewing we have long been inspired by the beauty of the Columbia River, and we love enjoying a pint at our taproom while watching local windsurfers and kiteboarders. That’s why we proudly support the community and advocacy work of Columbia Riverkeeper that makes our river cleaner, safer for everyone, and habitable for our region’s indicator fish species. We invite you to join us in raising a glass in honor of this great organization. Cheers!”

Big Winds Owner, Jodie Gates

“Going on year 36 in business at Big Winds, we remain committed to supporting Riverkeeper’s efforts! We need our great river and its communities to remain healthy for the long term: for recreating, sure, but for the greater good more importantly.”