Annual Benefit Report Year 2025
We are a purpose-driven organization that believes digital and technology companies can and should do more to create a positive impact in society.
In March of 2026 Get Lagos Now became a People and Planet First verified company and a part of this global collective. Together, we are moving beyond “business as usual” and building an economy that puts people and planet first.
Get Lagos Now is a results driven, reliable team of experts that takes a 360 approach to your digital success locally and globally since 2010, while staying dedicated to helping make an effective impact on the elevation of local homelessness. 5%+ of all in-cash and in-kind donation of all business profits will continue to be donated to local non-profits yearly.
Blanchet House & Cafe in Old Town & Bethanie’s Room Women’s Shelter
BCFG Certified – Our aim is to maintain a culture that aligns with the Benefit Corporation philosophy. Benefit Corporations for Good assessed our values and performance to ensure we’re operating within the standards of a Benefit Corporation. Our authenticity, accountability, messaging and diversity is high. Overall, we are in alignment with the principles and operate with the best interests of our employees, customers, communities and the environment.
Goals for 2026
Our goals for 2026 are to consistently participate within our community and give back at the same high-touch level as 2025, and the last 18 yrs., while also looking a new ways to help alleviate poverty and support racial justice nationally and globally.
In-Kind Donations
In 2025 the 6th Annual E-Recycling PDX Event was held at the non-profit Rose Haven, and during the year 2 laptops were donated to both Rose Haven and Raphael House . All refurbishing was completed by Strategic IT – a Windows certified IT company in Portland, Oregon.
Blanchet House received over $2,700 in in-kind gifts – shoes, clothing and supplies, as well as 186 Volunteer hrs. in 2026, which was an increase of 105% in donation hrs. Currently, the Founder, Michelle Lagos, also serves on the Board of Directors into her 4.5 yrs.
League of Minority Voters – Currently, the Founder, Michelle Lagos, also serves as Chair of Communications & PR on the Oregon Board of the League of Minority voters as well.
EDUCATION – This year the Get Lagos Now Team has also spent an additional 23 hrs. in eco-friendly and energy sustainability training through B Corp and local PDX business, such as NW Sustainable Wood classes and speaking event.
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Testimonials
Angelique* has been taking classes for some time and her computer broke. She needed a computer to be able to complete assignments. She’s able to keep working toward completing her degree with a donated computer. Raphael House resident recipient.
“Thanks to a donated laptop an employee of Blanchet House could participate remotely in professional development training. Improving their access to technology kept them from missing out on learning important skills to better serve our clients.” —Blanchet House Staff
Thanks to you, survivors like Amara* are busy planning their futures.
More than 13 years ago, Amara came to live in our emergency shelter with her three children, just days after giving birth. Amara worked hard to rebuild her new life as a single mom, and with support from her advocate, connected to long-term, stable housing.
After moving into a safe apartment of their own, Amara and her children continued to connect with Raphael House through our Advocacy Center – accessing ongoing services, weekly support groups, and family activities. Over the years, our advocates were able to help Amara in winning full legal custody of her children, receive a work permit and driver’s license, and start a small business of her own.
Just last year, Amara finally received her US residency card, paving her way to applying for permanent citizenship. Her residency card will also allow her to return to her home country, and visit her mother for the first time in over 24 years – and she is working to renew her children’s passports, so that they can plan the trip together as a family.
Your generous gift of an HP laptop and clothing is making a difference here, and funding transformative programs so that survivors like Amara can thrive. Thank you for helping us envision a brighter future, where change like this is possible for the families we serve!
Warm wishes,
Emmy Ritter, MSW (she/her)
Executive Director
(503) 243-5119