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The 2023 Bill Porter Application Period Ends Soon!

3/22/2023

 
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Reminder! UCP Oregon’s “Bill Porter Memorial Fund” is closing soon! We are accepting applications through 5pm on March 31st. (The application period began on March 1st.)
 
Applicants must be receiving contracted supports from UCP Oregon, or be active within UCP’s Family Support Department to be considered.
 
Applicants are encouraged to be creative and inventive when deciding how to use funds—the funds can be spent on almost anything that will improve their quality of life.
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Here are a few examples:
  • Home modifications.
  • Assistive technology.
  • Travel to reconnect with a family member or friend.
  • Funding for education.
  • Job training.
  • Joining a gym.
Learn more and apply

THE 2023 BILL PORTER FUND OPENS ON MARCH 1ST

3/1/2023

 
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Hello! We are pleased to announce that UCP Oregon’s “Bill Porter Memorial Fund” opens March 1st at 8am.
LEARN MORE AND APPLY
WHO CAN APPLY: Applicants must be receiving contracted supports from UCP Oregon, or be active within UCP’s Family Support Department, to be considered.
 
WHEN: Applications will be accepted from March 1-31, 2023.
 
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION:
  • Online
  • Email
  • Fax: 503-771-8048
  • Mail: UCP Oregon, ATTN: Ann Coffey, 305 NE 102nd Avenue, Suite 100, Portland, OR 97220
 
AWARDS PROCESS: Applications will be reviewed by the Leadership Team with oversight from the UCP Board of Directors. Award recipients will be announced in early May.
 
WHAT SHOULD APPLICANTS APPLY FOR: Applicants are encouraged to be creative and inventive when deciding how to use funds—the funds can be spent on almost anything that will improve their quality of life. Past examples have included home modifications, assistive technology, travel, and education. See the website for more examples.
 
QUESTIONS: Call UCP's Executive Director (Ann Coffey) at 971-235-9543, or email her.

That's a Wrap!

2/19/2022

 
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Well, that’s a wrap!
 
The 2022 round of applications for the Bill Porter Memorial Fund closed on February 18th.
 
We received 50+ applications, getting submissions from customers in every department.
 
Over the next few weeks, our Executive Director, Board of Directors, and several members of our Leadership Team will be reading the applications. They will then make the incredibly exciting (but difficult!) decision about which customers will receive funds. 

We’ll be announcing the award recipients in late March.

MEET MORE BILL PORTER APPLICANTS

2/11/2022

 
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As you may have heard, we opened our "Bill Porter Memorial Fund" (BPMF) for 2022 applications on February 1, 2022.
 
UCP customers, with assistance as needed from UCP staff, are applying to fund for life improvement projects that fall outside of the typical scope of funding.
 
Here are some examples of how folks used their BPMF funds.

  • Julie’s daughter has cerebral palsy; they used their BPMF funds to purchase a scoot bike. As Julie says, “This purchase would allow our girl to take an active role in family bike rides.”
  • Jane used BPMF funds to pay for twelve sessions of “NeuroMovement” therapy for her son, Luke. Luke first walked on his own at age twelve, and a mere month later, had already figured out how to dance independently.
  • I’Yanna used her BPMF funds to travel (pre-COVID). She was able to reconnect with family and friends.
  • David has autism. He used his BPMF funds for books and at a local community college. His ultimate goal is to finish his secondary education, and work with a technology firm to develop better prosthetic devices.
  • Kim used her BPMF funds to swim at a pool—with the goal of making friends!

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MEET ANDREW (AND OTHER BILL PORTER APPLICANTS)

2/5/2022

 
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As you may have heard, UCP Oregon opened our “Bill Porter Memorial Fund”(BPMF) for 2022 applications on February 1, 2022.
 
UCP customers, with assistance as needed from UCP staff, are applying to fund for life improvement projects that fall outside of the typical scope of funding.
 
We thought it might be fun to share some past examples of how folks used their BPMF funds.

  • Andrew experiences severe anxiety and panic attacks which are triggered by loud noises and environments. He requested noise canceling headphones, which allowed him to cope better with his panic attacks.
  • Gracie was 11 years old when she applied. She liked to swim and wanted to share the experience with her family, so she purchased an annual aquatic center membership. As Gracie’s mom wrote, “It’s been so exciting to finally find a physical activity that the entire family can do together and have fun, too!”
  • Tanya and her teenage daughter applied for equipment that helped with balance and trunk strength.
  • Kelcie used her BPMF funds to purchase a handheld shower head on an adjustable pole so she could bathe as independently as possible.
  • David used his funds to attend a photography class; his goal was to learn to take photos of his family and friends.
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Donate to the BPMF here

BPMF: IT'S "GO" TIME!

2/1/2022

 
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Hello! We are pleased to announce that UCP Oregon’s “Bill Porter Memorial Fund” (BPMF) is open, circa 8am on 2/1/22!

***Applications will be accepted from 8am on 2/1/22 to 5pm on 2/18/22.***

The BPMF is designed to assist our customers to experience a full life, however that might look for each customer. Customers have applied for funding for:

  • Home modifications.
  • Assistive technology.
  • Travel to reconnect with a family member or friend.
  • Funding for education.
  • Job training.
  • Joining a gym.
 
Note: Applicants must be currently receiving services from UCP Oregon to be considered.
LEARN MORE

Eeek! It's So Exciting

1/25/2022

 
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EEEK! In one week, the Bill Porter Memorial Fund will be opening for 2022 applications.

We're so excited! How about you?

If you're a current customer of UCP Oregon, we hope you're getting ready!

And if you're a supported of UCP Oregon, we hope you'll consider donating!

Customers, Learn More Here
Donors, Learn More Here

Meet Bonnie (A Bill Porter Recipient)

1/20/2022

 
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As you may have heard, we will be opening our “Bill Porter Memorial Fund” for 2022 applications on February 1, 2022.
 
UCP customers, with assistance as needed from UCP staff, will be applying for funding for life improvement projects that fall outside of the typical scope of funding.
 
We thought it might be fun to share some past examples of how folks used the funds.
 
One of our favorite examples is Bonnie, one of the Fund’s first recipients!
 
Bonnie was a teen who wanted more privacy and independence; she requested an attachment for the commode. As she said, “I have to have someone help me in the bathroom. I just turned 15 and this is embarrassing to me.”
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The equipment changed her life. As Bonnie’s mom says, once the equipment arrived, Bonnie could suddenly use the bathroom on her own. Woo hoo!

Learn more about the Fund

IT'S ALMOST TIME

1/14/2022

 
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​As you know, UCP Oregon believes in the power of real choice, real jobs, real homes, and real connections for all—a full life for those we serve.
 
But it’s obvious that, in many cases, experiencing a full life can be extremely challenging, given the funding and service delivery systems that currently exist for people with developmental disabilities.
 
That’s why we launched the Bill Porter Memorial Fund (BPMF) in 2018.
 
The BPMF is designed to assist our customers to experience a full life, however that might look for each customer. Customers have applied for funding for:

  • Home modifications.
  • Assistive technology.
  • Travel to reconnect with a family member or friend.
  • Funding for education.
  • Job training.
  • Joining a gym.
 
We’re excited to announce that we’ll be opening the 2022 BPMF application process on February 1, 2022.
 
Note: Applicants must be currently receiving services from UCP Oregon to be considered.
Learn more about the BPMF
DONATE TO THE FUND

Announcing "Bill Porter" Porter!

3/13/2020

 
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$1 of every pint you drink at Deschutes Brewing on Tuesdays in April will go to UCP Oregon.
Find Out More
Guess what! UCP Oregon is about to have its own speciality beer at Deschutes Brewing! The beer will be known as "Bill Porter Porter" in honor of UCP's Bill Porter Memorial Fund (and the late, great Bill Porter himself, of course!)

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Bill Porter was an Oregonian who experienced cerebral palsy. He was not defined by his disability or diagnosis, but instead by his incredible achievements while employed as a door-to-door salesperson for Watkins Products.

Bill became their top seller and worked for over forty years. His story was made known through articles in the Oregonian, a segment on the ABC news program 20/20, and the award winning movie, Door to Door, starring William H. Macy. Porter passed in 2013.

UCP honors Bill Porter with our 
Bill Porter Memorial Fund, which removes barriers and support meaningful lives for our customers.
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  • HOME
    • Mission & History
    • UCP'S Leadership >
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      • UCP'S Board
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  • SERVICES
    • Brokerage >
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      • Be "Ability Aware"
    • Supported Living
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    • Family Support
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  • CAREERS
    • Why You'll Love UCP
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  • NEWS
  • EVENTS
    • Family Conference
    • Family Support Group
    • Family Support Workshops
    • OMSI Play Labs
    • Walk, Roll 'n' Run
    • Skate Nights
  • WAYS TO GIVE
    • Donate
    • Bill Porter Memorial Fund: For Donors
    • Raise Money While Shopping
    • Planned Giving
    • Corporate Partnership
    • Other Ways to Help
    • Give Parents a Break
    • For Readers of Portland Business Journal 2022 >
      • Learn More About UCP Oregon
  • This is Our Voice
    • Share Your Story
    • Be a Legislative Advocate
    • Formal Complaint