MFS Receives 2025 Portland Business Journal Philanthropy Impact Award
Metropolitan Family Service (MFS) is honored to be a recipient of the Portland Business Journal’s 2025 Philanthropy Impact Award. The award was presented today at the inaugural PBJ Philanthropy Summit at the Hilton Portland Downtown—a gathering created to celebrate nonprofits and social impact organizations transforming lives across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
MFS CEO Judy Strand accepted the award on behalf of the organization, joined by Chief Development Officer Nikki Hunt and surrounded by peers, partners, and businesses recognized for their philanthropic leadership.
Left to right, MFS CEO Judy Strand and MFS Director of Development Nikki Hunt at the PBJ Awards Ceremony
The PBJ Impact Award
A Recognition Rooted in Community
For 75 years, MFS has been a steadfast anchor for Portland-area children, families, and older adults. Our mission remains simple and enduring: to help people gain prosperity, promote equity, and build a connected community for all ages.
Across our early childhood programs, school-based initiatives, food pantries, economic empowerment services, and older adult supports, we partner with more than 24,000 neighbors each year.
Today’s award affirms the strength of these partnerships—and the belief that communities thrive when people have access to the tools and support they need.
About the Philanthropy Summit
This was the Portland Business Journal’s first-ever Philanthropy Summit and Impact Awards. The event brought together nonprofit leaders, corporate partners, and community advocates to shine a light on measurable impact across the region. Honorees represented a wide range of missions—from food security and youth success to health equity and community resilience.
“We are deeply honored to be recognized for work that begins and ends with community,” said MFS CEO Judy Strand. “Our impact is possible because families, volunteers, staff, and partners trust us to walk alongside them. This award belongs to all of them.”
Looking Ahead
As MFS continues into our 75th anniversary year, we remain committed to expanding opportunity and uplifting the inherent strengths of the culturally diverse communities we serve. Today’s recognition is both a celebration and a reminder: the work continues, and our community is stronger when we move forward together.
Thank you for being part of this journey.
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