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Returning Hope - Travis and Michelle Part I
December 14, 2024

When Travis left the Navy, his eyes were opened. “My favorite time in the service was being a Marine Corpsman and there you are trained to be a warrior; you’re trained to be ready for the fight. And, you know, a lot of times your own personal feelings or everything else going on with you — whether that’s physically, emotionally, spiritually, relationship-wise, even financially — kind of gets put to the…
Returning Hope 2024
November 26, 2024

Imagine a quilt where each patch represents the individuals we serve—Veterans seeking mental health care, Military Families needing support, and Service Members navigating life after deployment.
Your generosity is the golden thread that ensures Veterans across Oregon and in SW Washington have access to critical mental and physical health services.
The Returning Hope Campaign runs Veterans Day to the New Year and we hope to raise $20,000!
Many Veterans, Service…
Tacos N’ Tequila Fiesta Raises $5k!
May 9, 2024

On May 2nd, Urban Restaurant Group hosted an Authentic Tacos ‘N Tequila Fiesta to benefit RVP and raised $5,000! About 100 people attended at Urban Studio in the Pearl District. This event was FUN!
Delicious Tacos offered traditional Mexican flavors, creative fusion, and unique combos, and guests enjoyed tastings from a selection of Tequila. All this plus the unique Mexican sound of Mariachi performed live by Mariachitlan PDX made a festive evening!
Many…
Tacos N’ Tequila Fiesta to Benefit RVP!
March 29, 2024

Check out Urban Studio on May 2 for an Authentic Tacos ‘N Tequila Fiesta!
Our friends at Urban Restaurant Group are hosting a festive evening filled with amazing food, refreshing drinks, and live music at the beautiful Urban Studio in Portland’s Pearl District.
Enjoy Tequila tastings and celebrate Mexican flavors in a variety of Tacos: traditional, creative fusion, and unique combos!
Thursday, May 2, 6-9PM 935 NW Davis, Portland
Purchase tickets at: Eventbrite
21+ Event
Students Give Generously to Support Local Veterans
February 29, 2024


During the past year, three Oregon high school classes made the commitment to support local Veterans by donating to RVP.
The 8th Period Leadership Class at Wilsonville High School and the Link Crew Leadership Class at Lake Oswego High School participated in the CommuniCare program at The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation. They researched and interviewed nonprofits of interest, managed a grant process, and raised funds. The Community 101 Student…
Columbia Credit Union Supports RVP!
January 15, 2024

On Friday, December 1, 2023, Columbia Credit Union contributed $8,000 to the Returning Veterans Project in honor of local veterans.
We are proud and grateful to have their support so that we can continue our mission of providing free, confidential mental and physical health services to our local veterans and military communities.
We joined the Community Military Appreciation Committee (CMAC) as fellow recipients of this charitable giving by Columbia Credit Union. …