Social Good Place (SGP) offers space in our building for co-working and collaborations and for all kinds of events, celebrations, meetings, workshops, and other meaningful gatherings.  We also offer a nonprofit incubation space for emerging charitable projects, in partnership with our parent organization, Social Good Fund. 

If you are doing social, community, or environmental good, you belong at Social Good Place. This place is for changemakers – of every story and every stage.

Yes, you can support our mission with a one-time or recurring tax-free contribution to Social Good Place through our website. Please contact us at hello@socialgoodplace.org if you’d like to make a donation another way.

Social Good Fund is a 501(c)3 fiscal sponsor organization. Social Good Place is a project of Social Good Fund.

Yes please! Information about our new volunteer program, as well as an application to become a SGP volunteer are at https://socialgoodplace.org/volunteer/.

Social Good Place is open for limited hours each month for in-person tours. You can request a tour by emailing us at hello@socialgoodplace.org. 

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• Day Pass Membership
• Flex Co-working Membership
• Dedicated Desk Membership
• Private Office Membership
• Community Membership — coming soon!

More info, including rates and benefits for each type, will be published soon. 

Our membership application is here on our website. 

As a neighborhood venue, our event spaces are flexible, so that you can bring your vision to life for your guests. We work with individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations to host many kinds of events, including:

Milestones & Personal Celebrations

• Birthday Parties
• Baby Showers + Blessingways
• Celebrations of Life and Memorials
• Commitment Ceremonies, Elopements, and Weddings
• Graduations + Retirements

Community + Neighborhood Gatherings

• Skill-sharing Workshops
• Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET) Meetings
• Neighborhood + Business Association Meetings

Wellbeing + Experiential Activities

• Fitness Classes (yoga, pilates, HIIT)
• Pop-up Wellness Services (such as chair massage)
• Soundbaths
• Private Karaoke
• Lectures

Business + Professional Events

• Appreciation Events
• Mixers + Happy Hours
• Strategic Retreats
• Trainings + Workshops
• Small Galas
• Live or Silent Auctions

Arts, Performances + Creative Spaces

• Drawing or Painting classes
• Choral or theatrical rehearsal
• Craft Fairs + Makers’ Markets
• Fashion Shows
• Open Mics
• Solo‑ and small performances
• Talent Shows

Our Auditorium & Gathering Hall are our largest spaces; both have a 100-person capacity.

• Auditorium — $200/hour, 3 hour minimum. Other fees may apply.
• Gathering Hall & Kitchen — $175/hour, 3 hour minimum. Other fees may apply.
• Auditorium, Gathering Hall, and Kitchen — $350/hour, 3 hour minimum. Other fees may apply.
• Conference Room — $50/hour, 1 hour minimum
• Meditation Room — $50/hour, 1 hour minimum
• Basement Flex Space — $100/hour, 3 hour minimum
• Collaboratory — $75/hour, 3 hour minimum
• The Workshop — $100/hour, 3 hour minimum

We offer many event amenities as a la carte add-ons, because we want renters to only pay for what they need. Our base reservation is for the use of space only. Add-ons include tables, chairs, and linens; tableware and drinkware; AV access and services, waste disposal, cleaning, ticketing, and more.  

New Events

No, our kitchen is not designed or permitted for food preparation. It is a “warming” or catering kitchen only. 

Social Good Place prefers to be a “dry” space free of alcohol and other controlled substances. If you would like to serve alcohol at your event, you are required to obtain all of the necessary permits and licenses to serve alcohol at our venue. Please contact us for more information or to discuss. 

Yes. You are welcome to bring in pre-packaged or other outside food that was prepared in a certified kitchen. Please check in with staff about your catering plan to confirm we have the equipment you are expecting.

We charge a refundable security deposit for large events and events where alcohol is served.

Yes. Renters (individuals and organizations) hosting events at Social Good Place are required to provide a certificate of liability insurance (COI) naming Social Good Fun dba Social Good Place as Additional Insured at least 14 days ahead of the event start. 

Yes; all events must comply with City of Portland’s noise ordinances. Weekday events must be considerate of our co-working members. Events at all times but be considerate of our neighbors. Music must end by 10:00pm.

• 90 days = full refund
• 30 days – 90 days = 50% refund 
• 14 days – 30 days = 25% refund 
• 13 days or fewer = no refund; full amount can be used within 6 months of original event date.

Commmunity groups (whether or not they are a registered 501(c)3 organization, may apply for a SGP Community Event Grant. Issued quarterly, this grant supports working in the community for good, but removing some of the financial barriers of hosting an in-person event.

The Grant benfits include four consecutive hours in our Auditorium, Gathering Hall, or Basement Flex Space with basic AV support and complimentary optional ticketing service.

More information and application is at the link below:

Community Event Grant Program

To be ready to apply for fiscal sponsorship with Social Good Fund, have ready:

1. 1. Your Mission Statement
   2. Your preference between A and C sponsorship models (more info here)
   3. A concise and specific description of the activities that your project will engage in to support your Mission.
   4. A general funding plan, including a projected 12-month revenue figure.

https://www.socialgoodfund.org/fiscal-sponsorship/about-our-sponsorship/

Social Good Place (SGP) is the physical, IRL nonprofit incubator space for some Social Good Fund (SGF) projects.  We provide the in-person support projects need to grow and thrive, including:

• Co-working access for focused work
• Event and meeting spaces to host trainings, fundraisers, workshops, or community gatherings
• Informal, on-site support from our team
• Connection to a growing community of mission-driven creators, organizers, and nonprofits
• Networking and collaboration opportunities within our ecosystem

Together, SGF and SGP form a powerful combination: SGF handles the fiscal sponsorship. SGP helps incubate, strengthen, and build your project here on the ground.