The Shadow Project

BIG news: We're in Willamette Week's Give!Guide! 🎉 Oregon’s favorite giving campaign launches this Friday and you’re invited! When you donate to us through our Give!Guide page on a Big Give Days, you'll be entered to win an exciting prize. Stay tuned for upcoming Big Give Days here, or by subscribing to our newsletter, where we’ll be sharing donor incentives including: Billie Eilish tickets THIS FRIDAY, shopping sprees, an e-bike, and getaways to fabulous Oregon locations. Help us raise $15,000 for The Shadow Project’s growing programs in the Metro area and Central Oregon, because students who learn differently deserve the chance to thrive. Look for the link to donate starting THIS FRIDAY! #TheShadowProject #giveguie #Education #NonProfit

Halloween is just around the corner! 🎃🍬 While trick-or-treating can be an anticipated activity for many children, those with sensory sensitivities can find it overstimulating, making it scary in some not so fun ways. 😱 Here's some ideas of sensory tools kids can take with them, whether they're trick-or-treating around the neighborhood or attending a community event. Do you have any favorite sensory tools (for you or a kiddo) you'll be taking for Halloween festivities this year? Tell us in the comments! For some more sensory friendly Halloween tips, check out our blog: 🔗 : https://lnkd.in/g3Dw6urw #TheShadowProject #NonProfit #SpecialEducation #SensorySensitivities #Halloween

Thank you Daimler Truck North America! 🚛 🤗 This September, Daimler Truck North America employee volunteers visited our warehouse and assembled 100 Sensory Toolkits as well as several Shadow Buck sets. The Sensory Toolkits and Shadow Buck sets have gone directly to over 60 Goal Setting teachers and 1,800 students through our October Shadow Store. Thank you for motivating students with learning differences to reach their goals and take pride in their accomplishments! #TheShadowProject #NonProfit #SpecialEducation #VolunteerEvent

Looking for some tips to have a neurodivergent friendly Halloween? 🎃🍬 Some neurodivergent children, or those with sensory sensitivities, may find holidays like Halloween stressful or uncomfortable for many different reasons. With costumes, unique social situations, lots of decorations, and a break from usual routines, there's lots of ways Halloween can feel overwhelming. Read our blog post on some tips for having a comfortable and fun Halloween for all! Read it here: https://lnkd.in/g3Dw6urw #TheShadowProject #NonProfit #SpecialEducation #SensorySensitivity #InclusionMatters

Our 23/24 school year Outcomes Summary is here! 🎉 Thanks to the generosity of our supporters—including teachers, partner schools, volunteers, foundations, and donors—The Shadow Project was able to support 2,360 students at 62 schools in Oregon and Southwest Washington to redefine success in the classroom. Here’s a summary of some of the ways we supported students, teachers, and schools this past academic school year. Check out here: https://lnkd.in/g66UG8uR #TheShadowProject #NonProfit #SpecialEducation #InclusivityMatters

New blog post! 📢 Check out our interview with Scotti Weintraub, parent coach, founder of Reframe Parenting, and Shadow Project community partner. Read about what lead her to start Reframe Parenting and what services she offers to help caregivers looking for support for their struggling student. Check it out at the link below! 🔗: https://lnkd.in/gAUXt-77 #TheShadowProject #NonProfit #SpecialEducation #ParentSupport #InclusionMatters

Volunteer with us to be a Reading Mentor! 🧑🏫 Our Reading Mentors meet one-on-one with K-8 students with learning challenges every week, motivating them to set and achieve their own reading goals. Best of all, our mentors have the amazing opportunity to develop caring and authentic relationships with local kids. Check out the link below to fill out a Reading Mentor interest form and a staff member will reach out to you shortly. 🔗: https://lnkd.in/gB436FRi #TheShadowProject #PDXNonProfit #SpecialEd #Volunteer #pdxvolunteer

October is ADHD Awareness Month! ✨🧠✨ We're proud to be an organization that supports students with ADHD and other learning differences. ADHD looks different in everyone and is often misunderstood. Many students with ADHD struggle with not only getting the supports they need, but have difficulty expressing themselves and their needs. This leads many students with ADHD left feeling like they are incapable of success. We believe that all students deserve access to tools and understanding. That's why we work directly with educators, schools, and volunteers to provide resources, tools, and training meant to meet a wide variety of needs for students with learning differences. To learn more about how we support students with learning challenges, visit our website at shadowproject.org. And for more information, resources, and tips for managing ADHD this month and beyond check out ADHDawarenessmonth.org #TheShadowProject #NonProfit #SpecialEducation #ADHD #ADHDAwarenessMonth

Help us welcome Czarina Boyce to our team! 🎉 We're excited to share we have our first ever Development Director! Czarina joins us with decades of experience in fundraising for various charitable causes. We're so happy to have her skills and dedication helping our organization to grow and flourish. A little more about her: Czarina Boyce is a dedicated mother of two with a profound passion for non-profit service. As a co-founder of Hope Chinese Charter School and Founder/Board President of Little Engineers Education Foundation, Czarina has demonstrated her commitment to educational excellence and innovation. Her seven years of experience working with students with learning challenges at an International School in Hong Kong further highlight her dedication to inclusive education and her ability to make a significant impact in the lives of her students. #TheShadowProject #NonProfit #SpecialEducation #PDXnonprofit #NewHire

ICYMI: Fall is here! 🍂🍎 While seasonal changes can be fun for many, those with sensory sensitivities may find the new routines, weather changes, clothing, and holidays as overwhelming and uncomfortable. Check out our two part blog post on how seasonal transitions can affect those with sensory sensitivities and tips to help for a smooth and comfortable transition for all! Part 1: https://lnkd.in/grZXBJbc Part 2: https://lnkd.in/gYp-8d2a #TheShadowProject #NonProfit #SpecialEducation #SensorySensitivity #FallisHere