About
Goodness Mission
To showcase the many positive accomplishments of those from our community; to use media and each issue of Goodness to create a sense of hopefulness, not helplessness; to preserve the art of storytelling and illuminate the everyday compassion we have for one another.
Goodness Magazine was born December 2008. Though there were many reasons for its creation, the main catalyst was to have a publication in Portland that showcases the authentic spirit of those who live here. It’s true: Portland is beautiful. And what makes Portland even more special is the amazing innovative character of our community members. We are a community that cares about so many worthy causes. We’re a community that gives.
Another motivator for creating Goodness was to provide a media outlet which focuses on the positive accomplishments of others. Many of us are over and done with hearing, reading and seeing negative news day in and day out. We’re tired of feeling helpless. We no longer want to be bombarded by the overwhelming sense of dread, particularly when that perspective is merely a sliver of life’s total picture. Wonderful things occur each day. People make amazing differences in the lives of those they serve through both the smallest and grandest of gestures. Media has the responsibility to do a better job of telling more relevant stories and the public has the right to know them.
Finally, it’s important to share stories of well-known community leaders we think we know and shed light on them about how and why they give, so you can get familiar with them in new ways. Conversely, each issue of Goodness includes stories about everyday people doing everyday things. Sometimes life’s most meaningful stories are the simplest.
Goodness would not be complete without two other important elements: First our advisory board. You can read more about them here. These are people who have committed time and talent to the editorial integrity of Goodness. Secondly, we consider Goodness YOUR publication. There are numerous regular features, such as Thank Goodness and Community Seen which request reader input. We want to hear from you about all the great forms of giving—both large and small—you’re involved with. Please advise us about thoughtful people or organizations you think we should be aware of.
Generally, Goodness is available at boutique retailers, hotels, restaurants, places where you go to experience arts & culture. Some specific locations to find Goodness are most libraries, Providence hospitals, Les Schwabs, Dry Cleaning Stations, Brookdale Senior Housing facilities, New Seasons Markets and McMenamins.
