“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. This country’s pandemic of violence and hatred against all minorities stretches back centuries. However, […]
We are sad to report that our 17th annual Maurice Lucas Golf Tournament has been canceled this summer. It was to be held on July 23, 2020. But please plan to join us next year at our event in 2021! It’s a great day of golf that benefits the students in our Academy.
Building Community, One Board at a Time Rick’s Custom Fencing & Decking is excited to announce an initiative to support the communities they serve, and they hope you will help them in doing so! As a local business that has operated in the Northwest for over 40 years, they want to give back, especially in […]
The way we provide support may look different, but the need remains the same. Now more than ever. With the unprecedented crisis, we plan to support Portland Public Schools in order to minimize academic learning loss. Notably, we are filling the gap for parents who suddenly have their children home, but who may still […]
With the unprecedented crisis, we plan to support Portland Public Schools in order to minimize academic learning loss. Notably, we are filling the gap for parents who suddenly have their children home, but who may still be working themselves. Our staff is working with the parents to provide resources, to provide emotional and academic support, […]
Former teacher Karen Barker continues to serve youth through the Maurice Lucas Foundation PORTLAND, Ore. – A lifetime of helping children succeed led to a Lifetime Achievement Award for Central Oregon resident Karen Barker. The World Arts Foundation presented her the honor at its Martin Luther King Day celebration Jan. 20 in Portland. The award […]
The Oregonian/OregonLive is republishing this story as part of our ongoing series, Rip City 50: The moments, people and events that have shaped the Trail Blazers’ first 50 seasons. We are publishing it today, nine years after Lucas’ death on Oct. 31, 2010. Read Full Story >
Maurice Lucas Foundation receives $7,500 grant from Wells Fargo to support its academic and athletic programs for underserved students PORTLAND, Ore. — About 60 under-served students at Harriet Tubman Middle School in N. Portland will benefit from a $7,500 grant the nonprofit Maurice Lucas Foundation (MLF) has received from Wells Fargo. The foundation will use […]
Our middle school Academy Program kicked off on September 18 with close to 60 students in 6th, 7th and 8th grade from Harriet Tubman Middle School. Students will spend time in both the classroom and the gym. They will rotate through Academic Support stations that focus on core subjects such as math, reading, writing, and […]
Foundation presents Enforcer Award to the late Howard Hedinger PORTLAND, Ore. – Like father, like son. David Lucas, son of the late Maurice Lucas, presided over the Maurice Lucas Foundation’s ninth annual Celebration Dinner, Auction and After Party on Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Portland Hilton. The event attracted more than 600 attendees. Through a […]
