All About Kids for the Salvation Army

Gail McCormick, Cynthia Dvorchak and Catherine Atieyh-Mitchell

Gail McCormick, Cynthia Dvorchak and Catherine Atiyeh-Mitchell

Portland, September 22nd. It was a “Hip Hip Hooray” for The Salvation Army’s annual dinner where the theme was, All About Kids! The ballroom at the Oregon Zoo was packed with 234 supporters for the fundraiser and organizers thanked their presenting sponsor, Fred Meyer.

The young cheerleaders were a crowd favorite

The Salvation Army offers many services to children in the community. For the past 17 years, it has has celebrated kids and the programs that support them as they grow. This year-long campaign culminates with the All About Kids Annual Dinner which raised over $230,000 for the programs.

Tammy Mason Key Bank Commercial Banking Division, Constance Grecco Community Relations Director The Salvation Army, Edie Duncan Volunteer and Donor.

The Oregon Zoo was the location of the annual dinner

The Salvation Army is getting ready to celebrate its 125th anniversary in Portland with an event at the Oregon Historical Society on October 18th at 6:00 pm.

Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.