SOLVE
{{Other uses|Solve (disambiguation)}}{{Redirect|SOLV|the concept from geometry|Solvmanifold}}{{Infobox organization
| name = SOLVE
| formation = {{start date and age|1969||}}
| formerly = SOLV; Sustaining Oregon's Legacy by Volunteering; Stop Oregon Litter and Vandalism
| type = Nonprofit
| tax_id = 93-0579286
| status = 501(c)(3)
| headquarters = Portland, Oregon
| leader_title = Board Chair
| leader_name = Doug Morris
| leader_title2 = Chief Executive Officer
| leader_name2 = Kris Carico
| website = https://www.solveoregon.org/
}}
SOLVE (formerly SOLV, Sustaining Oregon's Legacy by Volunteering,[http://www.solveoregon.org/about-us/faq SOLVE FAQ] originally an acronym for Stop Oregon Litter and Vandalism) is an environmental non-profit organization working throughout the U.S. state of Oregon. The group is based in Portland.{{cite news|title=Overcoming division with a vision|last=Duin|first=Steve|date=September 7, 2003|work=The Oregonian|page= B1}} {{cite news
| url=http://www.oregonlive.com/environment/index.ssf/2010/01/solv_appoints_new_director.html
| title=SOLV, known for its volunteer beach and river cleanups, appoints new director
| first= Eric |last=Mortenson
| date=January 15, 2010
| work=The Oregonian
| accessdate=17 March 2010
}}
History
SOLVE was founded in 1969 by Oregon Governor Tom McCall with the goal of reducing and cleaning up litter and vandalism throughout Oregon. {{cite news
| url = http://blog.oregonlive.com/pdxgreen/2008/03/solv_seeks_record_beach_cleanu.html
| title = SOLV director hopes for record Oregon beach cleanup
| first= Gail|last= Hill
| date = March 26, 2008
| work=The Oregonian
| accessdate=17 March 2010
}}
In 1976, SOLVE hired Blanche Schroeder, Portland Chamber of Commerce lobbyist, to act as Executive Director of SOLVE on a part-time basis. {{cite news
| work = The Oregonian
| date = September 27, 1976
}} The first statewide citizen volunteer Beach Cleanup in the nation was organized by SOLVE in 1984. Since then, annual beach cleanups have spread to every state in the U.S., all U.S. territories, and more than 100 countries around the world.
Jack McGowan became the director of the group in 1990, and continued as its leader until 2008. Over time, SOLVE has expanded its work to include education efforts, removal of invasive species, and planting of native species. {{cite web
| url = http://solv.org/programs_landing_2007.asp
| title = Bringing Oregonians together to build a legacy of stewardship!
|publisher= SOLV
| date = March 22, 2012
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120520225123/http://www.solv.org/programs_landing_2007.asp
| archive-date = 2012-05-20
}} In April 2008, Dianna Smiley took over as director after McGowan retired, {{cite news
| url=http://blog.oregonlive.com/pdxgreen/2008/04/solv_gets_new_leader_dianna_sm.html
| title=SOLV gets new leader: Dianna Smiley
| first=Shelby|last= Wood
| date=April 16, 2008
| work=The Oregonian
| accessdate=17 March 2010
}} and she was replaced in January 2010 by Melisa McDonald. The current Chief Executive Officer is Kris Carico. {{Cite web |url= https://katu.com/news/homeless-crisis/city-bets-on-volunteer-effort-to-clean-up-portland |title=City bets on volunteer effort to cleanup Portland |date=May 4, 2021 |publisher=KATU |access-date=June 23, 2021 }}{{Cite web |url= https://www.solveoregon.org/staff |title=SOLVE Staff |publisher=SOLVE Oregon|access-date=June 23, 2021}} As of 2019, the organization had a $1.5 million budget.{{Cite web |url= https://www.solveoregon.org/our-story |title=View SOLVE's 2019 Audited Financial Statements |date=April 29, 2020 |publisher=SOLVE Oregon |access-date=June 23, 2021}}
See also
References
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External links
- [http://www.solveoregon.org SOLVE] (official website)
- [https://www.oregonlive.com/environment/2009/07/solv_recognized_for_sustainabi.html SOLV recognized for sustainability work] - The Oregonian
Category:Organizations based in Portland, Oregon
Category:Environmental organizations based in Oregon
Category:Organizations established in 1969
Category:1969 establishments in Oregon
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