SGP FAQ
About Events & Space Rentals
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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
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Yes! We love having weddings and other milestone celebrations at Social Good Place.
People like our venue because it’s church-shaped, but not currently an operational church.
See everything about weddings at SGP here.
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Our Auditorium & Gathering Hall are our largest spaces; both have a 100-person capacity.
We’ve also hosted outdoor events for over 700 members of the public. (Want to reach 1,000+ with us?)
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Our kitchen is primarily for caterers to stage food prepared offsite.
We do not have a licensed commercial kitchen on site.
If you would like to use our kitchen, please send an inquiry to hello@socialgoodplace.org, with the details of your request.
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Event hosts are responsible for the necessary licensing and permitting if they would like to serve alcohol at their events.
If your event is private and free to attend — such as a reception or birthday party — you may serve alcohol to your guests without a permit.
The presence of alcohol at an event requires an additional security deposit.
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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.
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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.
Check with staff to make sure you have the proper coverage.
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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.
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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.
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The short answer to this question is that we receive far, far more requests for donated space than we can accommodate.
Please reach out as early as possible before your desired event date, let us know you would like to be considered for a waived or reduced fee, and we’ll do what we can.
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About Co-working
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Social Good Place offers a variety of workspaces, including dedicated desks, private offices, phone booths, armchairs, stools, and adjustable height desks.
The co-working environment is focus-friendly and friendly-friendly.
All co-working members and day pass holders may use our kitchenette and mediation room.
Monthly members may also access our private infrared sauna and exercise room.
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We offer co-working memberships by the day or month, and social memberships by the month. Read about membership options on the membership page, here.
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Anyone who is working for social, community, or environmental good may apply for Membership. Our members include consultants, designers, community organizers, fundraisers, authors, and emerging charitable initiatives.
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If you’re interested in joining SGP as a co-working member, please be in touch via email to schedule a tour & chat with our staff. If we’re mutually onboard with each other, we will send you a link to our brief application.
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About Fiscal Sponsorship
& Social Good Fund
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Fiscal sponsorship allows you to share 501(c)(3) status with an existing nonprofit, and leverage that status to your benefit — you will have all the privileges a standalone 501(c)(3) has.
Social Good Fund offers Model A and Model C fiscal sponsorship options.
Learn more about the different types of fiscal sponsorship at Social Good Fund.
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Item description
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To be ready to apply for fiscal sponsorship with Social Good Fund, have ready:
Your Mission Statement
Your preference between A and C sponsorship models (more info here)
A concise and specific description of the activities that your project will engage in to support your Mission.
A general funding plan, including a projected 12-month revenue figure.
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Apply for fiscal sponsorship directly with Social Good Fund on their website: https://www.socialgoodfund.org/fiscal-sponsorship/about-our-sponsorship/
This is the only way to join their queue for review.
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Social Good Place is a project of Social Good Fund, and we share a Founder and CEO.
As Social Good Fund is fully remote, Social Good Place is the physical hub for philanthropic collaboration in our community.
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About Everything Else
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Jon Stommel of Rather Severe art and mural collective. Learn about Rather Severe and see more of their work here.
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Our building was constructed in 1910 as Glencoe Baptist Church and was most recently Altheia Baptist Church before it was purchased by Social Good Place.
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There are many ways to support our mission at Social Good Place.
Tell your colleagues, family, and nonprofit pals about us.
Host and attend events here.
Join as a co-working member.
Volunteer your time and talent in our small garden, or with handy person tasks around the building.
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The easiest way to make a donation is through our fundraising page, here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/organizations/social-good-fund-place-portland
We can also receive donations via cash in person or check mailed to
Social Good Place
4511 SE Main Street
Portland, OR 97215You’ll receive a tax-receipt for your donation.
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Yes! We do not yet have a formal volunteer program, but we would sincerely appreciate your help with things like:
Yard and Garden Care
Event support
Concession sales
Professional services — like interior painting, and handy person repair and maintenance, as well as consulting services, as we’re always trying to develop personally and professionally.
Please email us at hello@socialgoodplace.org with your volunteer interest and THANK YOU!