Volunteerism and Charity
A large part of 107ists mission is to support soccer in our community at all levels. If you would like to apply for funding, or have equipment or volunteer needs, please complete this form:
http://timbersarmy.org/community/outreach-help-request
Gisele Currier Memorial Fund
In loving memory of Gisele Currier an outpouring of donations were collected through various sources and given to 107ist in order to support soccer projects in the metro area in her name. Out of this outpouring of generosity emerged the Gisele Currier Memorial Fund which was first awarded in the Summer of 2011.
Click here for more information on the fund and recipients.
Community Outreach News
Tonight: Harper's Playground Fundraiser & Match Viewing
May 15, 2012Joanne CouchmanThe Harper's Playground project is getting close to it's goal, and the 107ist is working to help put it over the top.
4 Worlds United Soccer Alliance Needs You!
May 2, 2012Sherrilynn "Sheba" RawsonDo you want to contribute to the local refugee community? Don't have enough time for a full time coaching gig? Do you want to represent the Timbers Army for an amazing cause?
North East Sunday Parkways 2012
April 22, 2012Sherrilynn "Sheba" RawsonWe had such a great time when we took the Timbers Army trailer to some of the Sunday Parkways events the last two years that we decided to do it again! Find out how you can volunteer, or just come along to participate in the festivities.
Got Extra Soccer Balls? Bring Them to the 4/21 Match
April 19, 2012Sherrilynn "Sheba" RawsonIf you're like me and you have extra soccer balls rolling around in your garage, this Saturday 4/21 is your chance to do something useful with them.
Portland Timbers and TA Team Up to Fight Cancer
April 18, 2012Sherrilynn "Sheba" RawsonWhat do Timber Joey, Heidi White, Andrew Brawley and over 20 other folks have in common, besides their love for the Timbers? They're all raising money to fight childhood cancer.
No Pity, Just Action Part Deux
April 16, 2012Garrett DittfurthWe received this letter from AC Portland today. Several of the 107ist board members will be attending meetings in the near future to further our work with AC Portland. We encourage all of you to check out AC Portland if you don't already know about them a...
TA Blood Drive Update: Second Bloodmobile Added!
March 30, 2012Sherrilynn "Sheba" RawsonIf you missed out on getting a time slot for the 4/6 blood drive, this important update is for you!
Issa Hassan and Friends Attend Season Opener
March 26, 2012Sherrilynn "Sheba" RawsonThanks to the support of 107IST members, one of last year’s scholarship recipients and his friends had an unforgettable experience on March 12th.
107IST Shares Preseason with Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare
March 20, 2012Sherrilynn "Sheba" RawsonThanks to your support for community outreach and charitable giving, some of Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare's clients enjoyed the preseason tournament this year.
TA Blood Drive Update: More Times Added!
March 2, 2012Sherrilynn "Sheba" RawsonIf you wanted to donate during the 4/6 blood drive but all of the time slots were taken, this important update is for you!
Capos for Kids
February 29, 2012Sherrilynn "Sheba" RawsonStudents at Nellie Muir had a special treat this year when they had the chance to celebrate Read Across America with some TA capos.
Timbers Army Blood Drive April 6th
February 20, 2012Sherrilynn "Sheba" RawsonWe all bleed Rose City Red; now it’s time to bleed for a worthy cause: The Timbers Army Blood Drive, Friday, April 6th, from 2-7 pm at the 18th St plaza outside of Jeld-Wen Field.
Jelly Helm Studio Donates to Gisele Memorial Fund
January 18, 2012Sherrilynn "Sheba" RawsonJelly Helm Studio recently sold a limited run of a special T-shirt design...for a special cause.
107IST Community Outreach Review 2011
December 29, 2011Sherrilynn "Sheba" RawsonBeing a member of the 107IST means so much more than tifo, away trips and business discounts. Here are some of the highlights of our charity and volunteer efforts in 2011:
Thank You Timbers Army, from the Oregon Food Bank
December 21, 2011Lucas GrzybowskiEarlier this month the Timbers Army brought two groups of volunteers to the Oregon Food Bank locations in Portland and Beaverton, where we packed a total of 30,108 pounds of potatoes and wax beans. That comes out to 23,160 meals worth of food packed in two short hours. Mike Jezewski, our volunteer coordinator at Portland, sent this message of thanks to the TA.
Pilots lose, but Gisele Currier Memorial Fund wins
November 14, 2011Lucas GrzybowskiThe University of Portland Pilots men's soccer team yesterday lost a bleak 0-1 contest to Santa Clara, but there was a silver lining.
AC Portland update: Two chances to show your support
November 12, 2011Roger AnthonyNovember is a big month of AC Portland, with two open-to-the-public-but-especially-to-the-Timbers-Army events on the schedule.To refresh memories, AC Portland is an after-school program from grade-school kids ranging from Grades 3-8. Kids take part i...
See AC Portland kids in action!
November 4, 2011Roger AnthonyIn October, those of you who made it out to the "Fall Frenzy" at adidas saw kids from seven Portland-area grade schools pursuing their joy – and the always-elusive soccer ball – under the watchful eyes of several Timbers Army coaches.On Thursda...
AC Portland in action at adidas Village
October 20, 2011Roger AnthonyGrade-schoolers show of a little learnin' and a few moves
TOPSoccer program opens on East Side – with assists from TA/107ist
October 10, 2011Roger AnthonyWith a little help from the Timbers Army, the Portland-area’s second TOPSoccer program opened during the last week of September at Beverly Cleary School on Northeast 33rd Av enue.TOPSoccer is a year-round program for young players with disabilities...
Help Capos help kids at Meadowood Springs
October 6, 2011Roger AnthonyIt's been an amazing year for all of us in and around the Timbers Army. As your capos, we’d like to thank every single soul who joined us in the North End and helped the greatest football supporters the world has ever seen create a summer of magic. ...
A right proper use for that Smartyphone of yours
September 14, 2011Roger AnthonyWant to help some kids do better in school? Want to introduce some boys and girls to the joy and magic of soccer? Well, we’ve made it easy for you. On Friday night, Jeld-Wen is teaming with the Timbers Army to raise friends and funds for AC Por...
Meet Alex Segovia and Rubio Mendez-Rubin
August 31, 2011Garrett DittfurthIn August of 2011 the 107ist board decided to award two scholarships to two exceptional young men Alex Segovia and Rubio Mendez-Rubin whom after years of hard of dedication both young men earned an incredible honor to study and train at the IMG Academy as two of the top 40 U-16 players in the United States. Prior to this both had participated in the U-14 US National Soccer Development Program Team during the 2009/2010 season.
Timbers Army Packs Peas & Pasta at Oregon Food Bank
August 30, 2011Lucas GrzybowskiOver 80 Timbers Army members volunteered at the Oregon Food Bank on Saturday morning, and a great time was had by all, young and old. Each volunteer was responsible for packing roughly 500 servings of food that will benefit those in need, and all in only two hours of work.
Timber Army Raises Scarves, Money For Playground Project
August 16, 2011Garrett DittfurthMembers of the Timbers Army will present a check for $20,375 to Cody Goldberg of Harper’s Playground prior to the Aug. 20 match between the Portland Timbers and Vancouver Whitecaps at Jeld-Wen Field. Gametime is 7 p.m.
Pitch Invasion picks up steam, tears up pavement
July 25, 2011Lucas GrzybowskiOPI teamed up with AC Portland, Depave and the 107 Independent Supporters Trust to begin removing a 4,000 sq ft blacktop surface at James John Elementary School in North Portland. The ultimate goal is to install a mini soccer pitch, among new greenspace that will include trees and a grass berm-amphitheater.
AC Portland Work Parties: A call to arms (and legs and hands and backs)
July 14, 2011Roger AnthonyThe first of three work parties at James John Elementary School, which will transform part of the school's blacktop playground into a small soccer field as part of the AC Portland program, will be held this weekend starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday July 16th. Find out how you can be part of this exciting initiative.All three events,
AC Portland launch strikes gold
July 14, 2011Roger AnthonyPhase One of the AC Portland project kicked off Friday morning with a breakfast ceremony at the St. Johns Pub and a brief excursion to James John Elementary School, where the first Advantage Centers site will begin taking shape this weekend.
AC Portland project kicks off with help from us
July 6, 2011Roger AnthonyThe after-school program mixes soccer with scholastics
GREEN IS THE COLOR: Operation Pitch Invasion Wants You!
June 29, 2011Joanne CouchmanYou say you want to help keep the energy flowing in the Eternal Golden Triangle of Team/Town/TA? You say you want to be buried in Timbers green, that you know you are and are sure you are Rose City till you die, that you're a true supporter for ever more? Well, this is your chance to show it in a way that all of Portland can see and respect and acknowledge and enjoy. Join us and throw your name, your heart and your muscle into Operation Pitch Invasion.
NoPo Sunday Parkways - Come help, come have fun
June 20, 2011Joanne CouchmanWe had such a great time when we took the Timbers Army trailer to some of the Sunday Parkways events last year that we decided to do it again! So, who wants to join us? Find out how you can attend as a Timbers Army Volunteer, or just come along to participate in the festivities.
TA/107ist begin AC Portland rollout
June 10, 2011Roger AnthonyCampaign begins for soccer/scholastics project
107ist joins Advantage Centers campaign
May 23, 2011Roger AnthonyThe 107ist Board has agreed to join adidas and the Portland Timbers in supporting an ambitious and exciting project that will use soccer as part of an after-school program focused on elementary students in the Portland area.
St. Baldrick’s Day with Timber Joey: Shave for the cure
April 6, 2011Joanne CouchmanNext month, Timber Joey and 107ist Board member Sean Moran will be leading the Timbers Army into the fight against children’s cancer when they both have their heads shaved as part of St. Baldrick's Day.
Friends of Trees
March 1, 2011Joanne CouchmanEven though Timber Joey slices a disk off of the end of a log every time the Timbers score, we all love trees! A large group of Timbers Army members gather at least once a year to work for Friends of Trees in Portland neighborhoods. Check out the write-up...
OPB
December 21, 2010Joanne CouchmanThe Timbers Army has volunteered at Oregon Public Broadcasting television and radio membership drives, taking pledges, answering questions and getting to know the public broadcasting community. In 2008, the Timbers Army was recognized by OPB for their fun...
