Welcome to PPCA!
The Portland Peace Corps Association, or PPCA, is the northwest Oregon and Southeast Washington area chapter of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers. We are a diverse group of natives, transplants, old, young, all bound by having served our country as volunteers, and working together to continue promoting the Peace Corps. PPCA works to support current volunteers and serves our communities in the shared values the organization was founded on back in 1963.
Our group was formerly known as the Columbia River Valley Peace Corps Association, so perhaps you know us as that - whatever you call us, we hope to see you in person at one of our events some day soon! This site is a hub for PPCA information, and a work in progress, so please reach out if anything needs changing or updating by emailing us at webmaster@portlandpeacecorps.org.
PPCA COVID-19 Support Fund – Still available!
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Due to the impacts of COVID-19, the Portland Peace Corps Association has established a special COVID-19 Support Fund to support our community members. Beginning immediately, newly evacuated PCVs and local RPCVs in NW Oregon and SW Washington may apply for funds based on their needs. Please refer to the information below to learn more about this funding opportunity and how to apply.
What: PPCA has established a special fund for one-time payments to support community members with crucial needs due to their evacuation and/or impacts from the coronavirus pandemic.
Who: Newly evacuated PCVs and local RPCVs in NW Oregon and SW Washington
Eligibility: Individual must describe how they have been impacted, their need, and what they will use the funds for.
How to apply for assistance: Take our COVID-19 Support Survey NOW at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7H27S7V.
Note: We will never divulge anything that could be used to identify recipients, but we may paraphrase applicants’ needs to promote donations to our COVID-19 Support Fund.
When: We are considering new support applicants now! The first round of payments was made in early May, providing 6 newly evacuated PCVs with $2,300 in support. Future payments are dependent on member contributions to our COVID-19 Support Fund.
Who makes the selection decision?: PPCA has named a four-person committee to review requests and maintain confidentiality.
Amount of funds: As of May 20, thanks largely to member generosity, the total fund exceeds $750. As a result, we are willing to consider payments between $200 and $500.
Method of payment: Payments will be made via Venmo or by check.
Seeking additional donations to this fund: PPCA seeks additional donations to our COVID-19 Support Fund at http://www.crpca.org/checkout/.
Membership
PPCA represents the Volunteers, Returned Volunteers, staff members and friends that share an interest in Peace Corps’ Mission in the Northwest Oregon and Southeast Washington region. We welcome everyone, but especially the Volunteers and staff connected to Peace Corps.
Why Become A Member?
PPCA Programs Support Current Volunteers and keep the spirit of the Peace Corps alive.
Through our two successful programs, the Grant Program er materials and support for Volunteers to achieve their mission.
To Stay Connected or Find Friends from Your Time in Peace Corps
As a registered member of PPCA, you can maintain your Peace Corps connections through our database of current and former Volunteers in the region through our local events, electronic newsletter and organized reunions for different cohorts, groups and RPCVs and staff.
You Never Stop Caring
For many of us, our Peace Corps experience doesn’t end. You remain connected to your Peace Corps and host-country friends, you share your experiences and knowledge of the culture you lived in and people with new friends and acquaintances and you support the continuing efforts of Peace Corps to improve the lives of people around the world.
