We are excited to announce that the Trail Blazers Foundation 50/50 raffle on October 20, 2021 is benefiting the Maurice Lucas Foundation. Fans may purchase raffle tickets at the game for a chance to win 50% of the jackpot, with the other 50% going to benefit the Trail Blazers Foundation and The Maurice Lucas Foundation. […]
ALOHA, Ore. – At its 17th annual Celebrity Golf Invitational tournament July 29 in Aloha, the Maurice Lucas Foundation raised $189,000 – almost double last year’s event – to support the academic and athletic programs it provides to middle school through college students in the Portland area. The field of 270 golfers was so large, […]
100% of our seniors graduated this year, despite many challenges they faced. After participating for many years in the MLF Academy, 10 students successfully graduated high school in June. We are so proud of their efforts to finish strong and make plans for their next step. All of them plan to continue their life path […]
The Maurice Lucas Foundation (MLF) is one of only eight nonprofit groups across America that will benefit from the fundraising efforts of two cross country cyclists. The two Oregon cyclists are riding their bikes from New York to Oregon this summer. John Bladholm and Chris Ray began their journey July 5 in New York City. […]
Did you see us on Good Morning America today?! Check out the video featuring the One Barrel Challenge and the Maurice Lucas Foundation! https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/travel/video/wine-industry-oregon-78332132
Team’s Annual Recognition Given to Player Who Best Exemplifies the Spirit of Lucas PORTLAND, Ore. (May 28, 2021) – Portland Trail Blazers center Enes Kanter has won the team’s Maurice Lucas Award for 2020-21. Inaugurated in 2010-11, the award honors “the Trail Blazers player who best represents the indomitable spirit of Maurice Lucas through his contributions […]
By Tom Unger, ABC, APR, Fellow PRSA PORTLAND – Participating in the Maurice Lucas Foundation (MLF) Academy since Grade Six has led Jada Manns, now age 20, to a solid path of career success. Her latest step along that path: landing a full-time, paid internship with Multnomah County. “I’m really excited to work with them,” […]
Please join us in celebrating MLF High School Program student Marie Abino who was selected to receive a Wings Scholarship. Marie will join the Jordan Brand Wings Scholars Class of 2025. Marie is a Senior at Benson High School in Portland who has been a part of the Maurice Lucas Foundation program since middle school. […]
“Throughout my educational life history, my experience has shown me that no performance model or approach is the gold standard, rather a collection and blend of many to improve and enhance the performance of our youth. The Maurice Lucas Foundation program and its success are a direct reflection of this philosophy. We all have individuals […]
