March 2026

Needs & Care Outcomes

March 30, 2026

KCC’s Needs & Care Group created a program to help us organize care for each other beginning in 2023. So, how are we doing? 

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KCC Welcomes Greg Robillard to the Board of Directors

March 26, 2026

KCC joyfully welcomes Greg Robillard to the Board of Directors. For those who were present at this week’s sangha meeting, it was a pleasure to share the announcement and to hear about his background. We look forward to working with Greg and the rich set of skills he brings to the center and our community.

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KCC Land Acknowledgement

March 24, 2026

KCC’s Board of Directors has finalized a land acknowledgment for the Portland Center and the SCOL Retreat Center. Just as we remember and honor our lineage teachers, we honor the Native peoples who have been connected to this land from time immemorial.

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Volunteer Appreciation for Lotus

March 16, 2026

Since moving to Portland in 2016, Lotus has become a vibrant and dedicated member of the KCC community. We are deeply grateful for Lotus’ joyful spirit, thoughtful practice, her advocacy, and unwavering dedication to others.

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Financial Sustainability for KCC

March 15, 2026

As part of KCC’s ongoing work to sustain our community for the long term, the Board and Staff did a deep dive into our financial health in 2025. This effort supports one of the goals in our Strategic Plan—to create a holistic financial model that sustains our staff and preserves our facilities for future dharma practitioners. The takeaway is simple: KCC is financially strong today, but to support our staff and maintain our physical infrastructure, we need adjust both expenses and revenue.

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March Climate Corner

March 11, 2026

Each month we offer ideas for small behavior changes we can make to care for the earth and earthlings. Last month we looked at reducing meat consumption. This month, let’s reduce food waste.

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