Ronald McDonald House is hosting their annual Elf Give, distributing thousands of new and unwrapped toys to their guests over the holiday season!
Vital Life Foundation
Vital Volunteers Attend Harvest Festival
Last week, Vital volunteers attended Friends of the Children's annual Harvest Festival! Thank you to everyone that attended this amazing event and made this evening possible!
Amplifying Their Impact!
Ready to make a difference, together? Amplify your impact by participating in Vital Life's Spirit Club program.
Spirit of ‘45 Soars Again
Vital Life Foundation and charitable partner Dream Flight honored senior veterans with flights that sent them soaring as a part of VLF’s ‘Spirit of ‘45’ celebration. Over 25 seniors took flight in one of two Boeing Stearman bi-planes.
Bridgetown Bash High Notes!
This past July at the annual Bridgetown Bash fundraiser, sponsors, donors, and friends of Vital Life were celebrated for supporting seniors and staff Vital Life Foundation serves.
Nominate a Senior Veteran to Take Flight!
Through a partnership with Dream Flights, veterans celebrate the end of World War II with rides in a vintage Boeing Stearman biplane.
Vital Life Foundation Gives over Half-a-million Dollars to Partner Charities in 2023
Vital Life Foundation has worked hard to establish programs with our Charitable Partners to create experiences that create vitality in the lives of seniors and volunteer opportunities for staff that connect them to their local community.
$1,000 toward the Not-for-Profit of your choice!
The Vital Volunteers program matches donations and/or hours donated to not-for-profits by Marquis, Consonus, AgeRight staff members, and senior residents.
Pilot Pals Go to Vegas!
A partnership between Wish of a Lifetime and Vital Life Foundation through the Elevated Wish program enabled the Marquis Piedmont Pilot Pals to attend a Portland Pilots Basketball game in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Vital Volunteers Scale the Strat!
Last month, Vital Volunteers "Scaled the Strat"—all 108 floors of it(!!!)—to raise funds for the American Lung Association.
Nora Rekindles Her Love for Dance
When Nora Thoma, a resident at a local senior care facility, was in her 20’s, a dance studio opened in...
Toys and Joy for Ronald McDonald House Charities
During the holidays, the Vital Life Foundation encourages Marquis and Consonus employees to help provide hope and comfort by supporting our charitable partners. Ronald McDonald House Charities was recently the recipient of such kindness when our staff participated in the annual RMHC Holiday Toy Drive.
Friends of the Children Holiday Gift Drive
The holidays are quickly approaching and this season of giving one of Vital Life Foundation’s Charitable Partners, Friends of the Children, is collecting toys and gift cards for experiences for the youth and families they serve.
Vital Volunteers Celebrate Fall Season with Ronald McDonald House Charities
Several groups of staff from Marquis had the opportunity to support Vital Life Foundation charitable partner Ronald McDonald House Charities with Vital Volunteer hours in-person and on-site at the Portland East House and South Waterfront houses.
$1,000 Vital Life Match for Marquis & Consonus Staff
Vital Life Foundation matches donations up to $1,000 matches annually for all Marquis and Consonus staff.
Honor and Joy Take Flight
In August Vital Life Foundation in partnership with Dream Flights, a VLF charitable partner, and a local vintage plane collector, rides of a lifetime for senior veterans as a part of VLF’s ‘Spirit of ‘45’ celebration were given. Over 50 seniors took flight in either a Boeing Stearman bi-plane or a fully restored vintage Douglas DC-3.
Vital Life Foundation Moves Ever ONWARD.
This past June at Vital Life Foundations fundraiser Bridgetown Bash, sponsors, donors, and friends of Vital Life were reminded that their support helps create support for the seniors and staff Vital Life serves.
2022 Bridgetown Bash Breaks Fundraising Record!
From the beginning, the mission of Vital Life has been to support organizations and programs that provide meaning and vitality...
Nominate a Senior Veteran to Soar!
The Vital Life Foundation is excited to bring Spirit of ‘45 back in a big way again this year, and...
Fundraising Is Way More Fun in Person
Vital Life Foundation and one of our charitable partners Meals on Wheels People had plenty of reason to celebrate last...
It’s Time to Laugh.
Vital Life Foundation is pleased to announce that after a 1-year hiatus due to pandemic precautions Laughter is the Best...
Cupid Crew Spreads Love
By delivering roses on Valentine’s Day to residents in senior care facilities, Cupid Crew helps combat feelings of isolation and...
Vital Life Events Return
Vital Life Foundation is excited to announce that some of our most beloved events are coming back!
Bringing Cheer to RMHC
The Vital Life Foundation teamed up with Marquis and Consonus to bring some cheer to one of our long-standing charitable...
Help Meals on Wheels People, Chat with a Senior
Are you looking for a way to volunteer, but are pressed for time? At Meals on Wheels People, a Vital...
Everyone Loves a Comeback
BridgeTown Bash has been the largest fundraiser for the Vital Life Foundation since 2012. Known to sponsors and donors as...
Backpack to School Program Goes Back to School
It’s that time of year again, when the elementary-aged children of staff at Marquis and Consonus-partner facilities go back to...
World War II Vets Take to the Skies at Spirit of ‘45
For six World War II veterans and their families, Vital Life’s 2021 Spirit of ’45 event was a celebration they’ll...
VLF Sponsors Rise & Shine
Vital Life Foundation spotlights two sponsors who were making an impact long before COVID-19 changed everything.
Spirit of ’45 is Alive!
For the Vital Life Foundation, the commemoration of Spirit of ’45 Day has become a highlight of the year that...
You Helped Donate $400K
At the Vital Life Foundation, our relationship with our charitable partners goes much further than just writing a check. We...
Welcoming the Ambassador Board!
From the origin of the Vital Life Foundation, we have looked to our Board of Directors to guide the decisions...
Meals on Wheels People ‘Stride for Seniors’
The mission of Vital Life Foundation charitable partner Meals on Wheels People (MOWP) is to enrich the lives of seniors,...
Cupid Crew Stays Strong
For residents in senior care facilities on Valentine’s Day, one of the most beloved annual Vital Life Foundation events is...
Send Seniors Love This Valentines Day
Cupid Crew is right around the corner on February 12th! Have you created your messages of love to be sent...
Holiday Gift Bags for Residents
Our Oregon Pharmacy employees were excited to volunteer with Vital Life Foundation to pack 100 holiday gift bags for Meals...