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Oregon was once known as a place where new, creative thinking flourished and people werenât afraid to face hard truths and take bold steps. But lately Oregon conversations are full of pessimism and cynicism. We all know Oregon is in a world of hurt. Weâve grown accustomed to hearing whatâs wrong here.
Meyer Memorial Trust wants to help change the tone of the conversations and jumpstart action that again makes our state a place where ideas begin and grow. But we need your help. Tell us what you think is the most pressing issue facing Oregon that an investment of up to $1 million from MMT could provide meaningful support and leverage over the next two years. Give us your best ideas about the form that support and leverage might take.
This is not a time for faint hearted suggestions. We're looking for bold and innovative approaches. And while the nonprofit sector is proving itself to be resilient, innovative and inspired in these times, we need to move beyond categorical thinking and invite all sectors to work together to address the issues we face before it's too late. This is not the place for an organization to make a pitch for funds on its own behalf. Weâre looking for ideas that rise above individual organizations and constituencies.
Asking for public input in this kind of forum is new for us. Frankly, we donât quite know what to expect. But we have faith that Oregonians will take this process seriously and contribute their best thinking. We believe Oregonians are ready to reengage and stay engaged and work together to find solutions. But awarding the million dollars depends on the quality of ideasâif we donât have sufficient participation or we donât find a good match with MMTâs mission and values, we reserve the right to find another route to helping create a better future for Oregon.
We are confident Oregonians wonât let us down. We expect livelyâbut civilâdiscussions. We desire innovative, entrepreneurial ideasâ¦the kind Fred Meyer might have had.
Thank you for jumpstarting a better future for Oregon by submitting your million dollar idea below and/or commenting on ideas already suggested.
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