OEC and Earth Share of Oregon

When Oregonians were asked in a series of surveys and workshops in the 1990s what they wanted the state’s future to include, they resoundingly called for clean air and water, open space, parklands, natural areas, and fish and wildlife habitat.

Since 1989, Oregonians have been asked every year to stand by that vision of a healthy environment by supporting the groups who work to keep people healthy, preserve wildlife habitat and reduce global warming.  Oregon Environmental Council is one of those groups. Our membership in Earth Share of Oregon, Oregon’s only environmental federation, enables us to reach out to a broad cross–section of the state that might not otherwise learn about our work. This results not only in increased financial support, but helps us build bridges based on understanding the challenges and successes of environmental work.

Here’s how it works:  Earth Share cooperates with private and public employers to offer a payroll deduction program through which employees can either donate to Earth Share of Oregon (ESOR) as a whole or to designate a gift for one or more ESOR members. 

The key to success for Earth Share members is participation – increasing the number of employers who offer this opportunity to their employees.  This is where you can help.

First, find out if your workplace allows employees to donate to Earth Share of Oregon.  If you are not sure, check the list of Earth Share’s Business Partners at www.earthshare-oregon.org.

Next, if you don’t have an Earth Share campaign, ask your company president or other top leaders if they would consider starting one.  Trudy Toliver, Executive Director for Earth Share of Oregon, can help you approach your company’s leaders and provide materials for them to review. If you are an owner or leader in your company, it makes adding an Earth Share campaign that much easier!

To learn more about bringing Earth Share to your workplace, call Trudy at 503-223-9015 or email her at trudy at earthshare-oregon.org.