Several organizations, including one dedicated toward feeding seniors, received some sizable donations â to the tune of nearly a half million dollars â courtesy of Vital Life Foundation, the charitable arm of Northwest-based operator Marquis Companies.
The foundation in mid-May donated $450,000 to more than 12 nonprofit organizations throughout Oregon. The contribution included sending funding to two organizations that many of Marquis Companies staff and residents have a long history of volunteering with â Meals on Wheels People and Friends of the Children-Portland.
Meals on Wheels People, which serves more than 5,000 seniors in the Northwest, received a $175,000 contribution, while Friends of the Children – Portland got a $125,000 contribution.