ABC’s new hit show, Oprah’s Big Give, is challenging contestants to change the lives of complete strangers.  The task is simple:  Give Big or Go Home!

Now Oprah Winfrey has challenged Portland to give big!

She asked KATU and Family Matters “What would you do to change the lives of  people in need!"

We accepted the challenge and created Oprah’s Big Give: Portland Pays It Forward to benefit Friends of the Children, a Portland youth mentoring program that reaches out to at-risk children.

Our goal is $100,000 and we can’t do it without you.

Here’s how you can help!

TAKE PART IN OUR ON-LINE AUCTION!
It’s fun, easy and features a variety of great items including an HDTV, golf clubs, even activities with local celebrities!

DONATE TO THE FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN!
You can make a financial contribution or even donate goods and services that the Friends of the Children desperately need.

About Friends of the Children:
Friends of the Children is a non-profit organization that provides Portland’s most at-risk children with intensive and long-term mentors. They take a preventive, early intervention approach that breaks the cycle of poverty and abuse by helping children in need overcome the many obstacles in their lives.  For more information about The Friends of the Children, click here!

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