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Donate gently used winter wear at Souchi + Save 10%

November 14, 2010 by karenvitt  
Filed under Neat EVENT

By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor

For those of you who like to give as well as get during the holiday season, we want to make sure to let you know that Souchi, one of our fave Northwest 23rd Avenue shops, will be accepting donations of gently worn winter wear all throughout the month of November — with [...]

Neat PEOPLE: Dionne Warwick designs Power of the Purse

April 29, 2010 by karenvitt  
Filed under Neat PEOPLE, Neat STUFF

Legendary purse-o-nality Dionne Warwick is on her way to Portland for tomorrow night’s Power of the Purse, the big annual party and designer purse auction to benefit Girls Inc. of Northwest Oregon. Celebs and notable locals worked with Portland-area designers to create one-of-a-kind handbags for the event, and guest designer Warwick was teamed up with local label Minou-Minou. We’re [...]

Neat SHOPS
Your local, feel-good holiday shopping guide

December 3, 2009 by karenvitt  
Filed under Neat SHOP

Gifts that give back are the only way to go this holiday shopping season. Creative Portland shops and businesses have dreamed up so many inspiring and generous ways to help others this year, we can’t help but want to shop local and spend money on things that will benefit people in need, children, pets – [...]

Neat TREAT
Thanksgiving cupcake orders benefit DePaul

November 24, 2009 by karenvitt  
Filed under Neat TREAT

We’re getting used to this Cupcake Jones Tuesday treat bizness. Every Tuesday, the Portland bake shop serves up a different deal to benefit local non-profit organization, and today’s baked goods beneficiary is DePaul Industries.

If you’re ordering up a big batch of Thanksgiving cupcakes, do it today and Cupcake Jones will donate 5 percent to [...]

Neat TREAT
Helping yourself + others at Cupcake Jones

November 16, 2009 by karenvitt  
Filed under Neat TREAT

Tuesday’s sweetest treat can be found at Cupcake Jones! Every Tuesday, the Portland bake shop serves up a different deal to benefit local non-profit organizations, and this Tuesday’s baked-goods beneficiary is Metropolitan Family Service.
For every cupcake sale and order placed Tuesday, Nov. 17 (good day to get a whole batch!), Cupcake Jones will donate 5 [...]

Neat DEAL
Donate + Save 20% on winter coats at Moulé

November 8, 2009 by karenvitt  
Filed under Neat SALE

Moulé, the Pearl’s best boutique department store, will host a winter coat drive now through Monday, Nov. 30, offering shoppers a helpful discount for helping others.
When you donate a new or used warm winter coat that’s in good condition (clean, with no holes or stains), Moulé will mark down your purchase by 20 percent on any new [...]