Why Have a Lottery?
To Play it Forward
A little play from a lot of Oregonians adds up to a lot of support for the places and programs Oregon loves. When you play your favorite lottery games, you play it forward — for Oregon!
How would YOU play it forward?
So many ideas..
My friend — he’s one of the most outdoorsy people I know and he’s got 2 teen/pre-teen boys that would love to explore more of Oregon.Frances S
I would pay for the person or persons in line with me at the grocery store. Rising cost are tough on many right now!Dana V
I would like to play it forward to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, because it is passed over so much and I would love to help someone of the community.Isabella P
Cancer Patient support foundation (CPSF). On October 18 of this year I lost my best friend to cancer. Though she was financially ok, my research found so many that were not.Stephanie M
My mother. She’s 72 and it would blow her mind and she’s always giving so much unconditionally to family, friends and strangers and just gives as much a she can. It would be the Universe giving back to her.Rebecca L
My wife. So she could have the vacation she deserves!Lisa C
My best friend. She has been my biggest cheerleader and helper. I just want to give to her what she gave me.LaTonia E
UNICA in Gresham, for providing support and advocacy to Latinx survivors of domestic and sexual violence.Perla E
I would like to play it forward to my nearly 80 year old dad. He is the primary caregiver for my mother who is fully chair bound after a stroke. I would love to treat him with this and hopefully see him win big in some way also.Melissa K
Helping Ukraine because no one should be going through what those people are going through!Anatoliy N
St Vincent De Paul food bank in Salem Oregon. They help so many including myself I would love to play it forward to them.Matthew L
I would love to “play it forward” to the Outdoor School program since it can be such a positive experience for the kids and was greatly missed by the kids the years it wasn’t possible on the central coast.Monica D
Central Oregon veterans outreach to honor my father, a marine.Denise H
Hello! It would be nice to have money to pay off my bills and for the holidaysGrace T
Shriners Children Hospital. They take care of any child regardless of the parents ability to pay.Lynn T
Special Olympics of OregonTwila P
Hazel because she is the sweetest woman you would ever meet.John W
My sister. I am the scratcher in the family my sister seldom scratches. I would like to win because her birthday is today and she is 75 years young.Brenda S
Raphael House of Portland, because domestic violence is an epidemic.Stephanie S
Oregon Humane Society. They won’t let me bring home all the animals!Tracy H
My mom, who supports our family through though the good and the not so good times. She provides kindness and compassion for those of us who need it.Kathy H
YMCA of Medford, the program helps a lot of people in the community. As well as providing a safe place for families to participate in family orientated activities.Shawn M
I would play it forward to a friend that is currently in the local homeless community in Eugene. Everybody deserves a helping hand.James W
I would “love” to “play it forward” to my brother. He goes way out of his way to pick up trash-all over Oregon..from the Valley to the Pacific Ocean Beaches, and that would be a great thank you!! ❤️Nicole S
My friend. She deserves a win after fighting her way back from severe diabetes. If I won, I would give a trip she couldn’t do before.Carl S
I would like to pay it forward to Echo School in ECHO OR. My heart burst with tears of appreciation due to the support they have given my family. It would be amazing to ‘pay it forward’ ❤️‼️Josslyn M
Blanchet house. They feed the homeless daily and treat them as if they were in a restaurant with a number and seated and brought their food to their table!!Veronica R
Hubby cuz I wuv him!Susan F
I would pay it forward to my dad for everything he has done for me and my son and so he can take a much deserved vacation.Amber E
Make a Wish Foundation. Giving a dream to a child is the best thing a person could do; it was done for my son. Seeing him happy was one of the greatest joys was a blessing to see!Chris J
If I win a prize I would love to pay it forward to my mother for paving the way to my future. Thanks mom could never thank you enough!Ian C
My friend and coworker, Tim, who loves to explore the State parks and camp but rarely gets to do so.Christine F
Veteran’s housing. They put everything on the line, including their lives, for us. We need to give back to them and make their lives easier now.Janet B
State Parks: Because it is important that we take care of the areas we’ve set aside for both Oregonians and visitors. Lottery funds spent on maintenance and improvements to these areas is money well spent!Sharen B
Saving Grace animal rescue. They are a great organization and can always use the help.Tammy M
I would love to help the people in need. Winter is coming up and I truly believe that every human being deserves to have a warm meal and a a warm place to live. My dream is to open a big shelter to help those in need.Anna M
If I ever won big I would donate my time as well as financially to a woman’s shelter or a shelter for abused women and children.Cierra L
For the Programs and Places Oregon loves…
Read about some of the important causes Oregonians support when they play Oregon Lottery games.
LOTTERY DOLLARS DOING GOOD THINGS IN YOUR COMMUNITY
Economic Growth
Fueling business, jobs and infrastructure
State Parks
Maintaining and creating Oregon’s beautiful parks
Outdoor School
Exposing 5th & 6th grade students to Oregon’s natural classrooms
Natural Habitats
Enhancing watersheds, irrigation and wildlife habitats
Public Schools
Investing in Oregon’s future, from K through 12 and beyond
Veteran Services
Supporting programs that give back to our valued Veterans
