PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) – Flipcause is a California based startup, responsible for collecting and distributing donation payments to nonprofits they partner with. At least, that’s what they are supposed to do.
The company filed for bankruptcy last year, leaving thousands of nonprofits across the country out millions of dollars in donations.
Garden of Peace is one of those nonprofits. The Portland local organization has supported the trans, queer, and BIPOC community through a diverse set of offerings for 13 years, operating on a shoestring budget.
Michael Battle is the founder and director of the nonprofit, and says they depend heavily on donations for their funding. So, when Flipcause reached out to him, offering help, Michael was…