The Fowler Family Fund is an enthusiastic supporter to the Pacific Northwest nonprofit community. Since 2007, our invitation-only family fund supports grant and in-kind requests twice annually and has distributed a modest $287,800 over its lifespan. We are proud members of Philanthropy Northwest, the Washington Women’s Foundation, Women’s Foundation of Oregon, the Nonprofit Association of Washington, and the Association for Animal Welfare Advancement.
MAY 10, 2025 ~ Elijah’s Heart House “Mosey & Mingle”
Benefiting Elijah’s Heart House, their 3rd annual Mosey & Mingle was a family event celebrating a day of connection, community, and fun with others who share a heart for helping families in need in honor of Elijah’s legacy of love and courage.
PHOTO (left to right): Kimmee Auxier, Elijah’s Heart House; and Amber Fowler, The Fowler Family Fund
JUNE 22, 2025 ~ Chemeketa Safe Haven “Drag Brunch (for Dinner)”
Chemeketa Community College’s Safe Haven LGBTQ+ Resource Center hosted a fabulous evening of drag performances and delicious food at the Chemeketa Eola Campus with guests entertained by RiRi Caliente XL and an incredible drag troupe of performers.
PHOTO: RiRi Caliente XL; Fabulous Talent; and Amber Fowler, The Fowler Family Fund.
JUNE 16 to AUGUST 15, 2025 ~ Running for Oregon Community College Students (ROCCS)
This summer, Clackamas Community College President, Dr. Tim Cook, took on an incredible challenge to support community college students in Oregon. Dr. Cook ran to each of the 17 community colleges in Oregon, averaging 32 miles per day, over 50 days, for a grand total of 1,500 miles all to raise funds for students’ basic needs, including food, housing, transportation, and emergency support.
This important initiative focused on breaking down the barriers that so many students face outside of the classroom, ensuring they have what they need to succeed in their education and achieve their dreams.
Although the road ahead was challenging, with Dr. Cook’s leadership everyone can become an advocate for increased funding to support the basic needs of students as they make their educational journey a success!
The Fowler Family Fund was happy to donate in Dr. Cook’s honor to Blue Mountain Community College and to Chemeketa Community College. The ROCCS team raised more than $150,000!
APRIL 30, 2025 ~ Victory Academy “Breakfast of Love”
This year’s event was held in honor of National Autism Awareness + Love Month, and the inspiring morning helped to shine a spotlight on Victory Academy’s next big initiative: expanding and enhancing their math and science programs!
PHOTO (left to right): Amber Fowler, The Fowler Family Fund; John Gourley & Zoe Manville, Portugal. The Man & Frances Changed My Life
MARCH 6, 2025 ~ PDX Saints Love “Restoration of Love Gala”
The 2025 gala was their 3rd annual fundraiser celebrating the work of community health, shelter, housing, workforce development, and belonging in the Portland Metro area.
PHOTO (left to right): Keith Wilson, Mayor of Portland, Oregon; Amber Fowler, The Fowler Family Fund; Kristle Delihanty, Executive Director to PDX Saints Love; and Tiffany Koyama Lane, Portland City Council (District 3) Vice President
JUNE 8, 2025 ~ Victory Academy “Food Truck Carnival”
The Fowler Family Fund was pleased to sponsor the carnival goodies at the Victory Academy’s Food Truck Carnival!
Millie: Best. Dog. Ever.
Designed in 2013 by Rachel Follett with Ironwood Design Studio, The Fowler Family Fund logo was inspired by Amber’s volunteer service as a weekend dog walker, and a financial and in-kind donor to Homeward Pet Adoption Center (HPAC). On May 27, 2012, Amber’s first day as a volunteer, and at precisely 10:03 am, she met Millie; her soon to be canine bestie. Prior to arriving at HPAC, Miss. Millie, a then-2-year-old Chihuahua Dachshund mix had a biographical history stating “she roamed the means streets of Yakima, WA”. Just 2 weeks after landing in Woodinville, Amber’s plan to simply foster Millie turned out to be a complete failure; and 72 hours after bringing her home, Millie adopted Amber! Yes, you read that right - Millie adopted Amber. After Millie settled into her new digs, during the work week Millie joined Amber at her dog-friendly place of employment where she hung out with fellow canines, routinely displaying small snippets of charm, mixed mostly (99%) with spice and diva-like ways. In October 2013, she and Walter, her newly adopted dog brother were cover models as part of HPAC’s annual calendar fundraiser! Millie passed away in December 2019 due to a heart condition, and along with Walter (who passed unexpectedly just 2 weeks later), they are both memorialized at HPAC with a Forever Friends tile.
“Millie changed my life in unimaginable ways, as did my volunteerism with HPAC. I respect and admire everyone there for their selfless contributions to improving the lives of the animals placed in their care. Miss. Millie truly deepened and expanded The Fund’s commitment to animal welfare.”
About Our Founder
A social entrepreneur, Amber holds a Masters Degree in Public Administration from the Mark O. Hatfield School of Government at Portland State University. One of five alumni honored by Portland State University in February 2011, Amber was recognized as the Distinguished Alumni Service Award recipient for her “uncommon and outstanding service to others and her community.” Amber has enjoyed a successful and diverse career providing executive leadership at Nike Golf, the Portland Trail Blazers, and The Spirit Mountain Community Fund. She continues to reside in the Pacific Northwest where she volunteers, fundraises, and advocates for a variety of nonprofit organizations. Amber draws inspiration from fellow philanthropists MacKenzie Scott and Melinda French Gates. Until recently, Amber served as guardian to Maggie, a vision and hearing impaired dapple Dachshund who passed away after living 19 adventure filled years that included a whole lot of Starbucks pup cups, Santa snuggles, and sandy beach toe-bean walks near Haystack Rock. Maggie crossed the Rainbow Bridge in August 2025 where we know she is with Carol, her hu-mom who passed away in late 2023.