Verde

Mission

Verde serves communities by building environmental wealth through social enterprise, outreach, and advocacy.

Bottom Line for Portland

Verde is helping communities experiencing poverty and BIPOC communities in the Cully Neighborhood and throughout Portland build climate resilience and environmental wealth. Some of the ways we achieve this by helping families secure adequate heating and cooling systems via our ductless heat pump and cooling Portland programs,  and we help them reduce their energy bills through community solar projects. Verde also engages community members, peer organizations, and policymakers about the connection between protecting the environment and building community.

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Your intervention in replacing our non-working units with the help of the heat pump contractor has made a world of difference for our family.

The challenges we faced with our previous home heating system seemed insurmountable, especially considering the financial burden of a replacement. However, your generosity in helping to provide the new units has relieved us of the constant worry about being too hot or too cold and being able to afford to replace the units.

Your willingness to listen to our concerns and take action on our behalf has left a lasting impact on our lives. We cannot thank you enough for your compassion and support, particularly during that crucial time as my wife was pregnant.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Equity is a fundamental value for Verde, evident in our deep partnerships with cultural communities and our dedication to centering frontline community members as decision-makers, early adopters, and primary beneficiaries. Verde’s purpose as an organization is to advance the leadership and interests of people of color and low-income people by building environmental wealth for communities that are otherwise left behind and left out by mainstream institutions and systems. 

Incentives

With each donation you make of $10 or more, you will be entered for the chance to win one of three Arc’teryx apparel items.

• Beta SL Jacket ($500 MSRP)
• Atom Hoody ($300 MSRP)
• Cerium Jacket ($380 MSRP)

Partner(s)

Arc’teryx