Fall Harvest Celebration Helps Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Happy Valley, September 29th. The Aerie at Eagle Landing was the spot for a Harvest Celebration hosted by Exceed Enterprises, Inc.  and this year, the nonprofit raised $41,000 with the benefit. All proceeds will support their innovative vocational and personal development programs for adults with developmental disabilities. (Photo credit, Jamie Smith of Heartfelt Productions)

Guests enjoying the Garden Party (sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill) at the beautiful Aerie at Eagle Landing.Guests enjoying the Garden Party (sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill) at the beautiful Aerie at Eagle Landing.

Guests enjoying the Garden Party (sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill) at Aerie at Eagle Landing.

Waiting for guests to arrive. Larry King, Executive Assistant; Pirate Dani Stephany, Work Futures Assistant; and Shanna Moro, Community Integration Specialist. Waiting for guests to arrive. Larry King, Executive Assistant; Pirate Dani Stephany, Work Futures Assistant; and Shanna Moro, Community Integration Specialist.

Waiting for guests to arrive. Larry King, Executive Assistant; Pirate Dani Stephany, Work Futures Assistant; and Shanna Moro, Community Integration Specialist.

The band, Northwest Panman, played Caribbean tunes for guests to enjoy.The band, Northwest Panman, played Caribbean tunes for guests to enjoy.

The band, Northwest Panman, played Caribbean tunes for guests to enjoy.

The most popular, sought-after raffle prize was artwork created by Exceed’s Activities Toward Enrichment program participants.

From Exceed Enterprises, Inc.

Established in 1968, Exceed Enterprises is a non-profit organization that excels in providing vocational and personal development services for people with disabilities. Exceed serves the Portland metropolitan area offering a variety of options and opportunities through rehabilitation services, community-based & on-site business environments, personal services and community activities.Our community and business partnerships enable people with disabilities to contribute to society through meaningful employment and increased independence, self-confidence, and dignity.

VISION: Cultivating a world of success for people with disabilities.

MISSION: Invest in the success of persons with disabilities through the creation of service and business ventures that return both social and financial dividends.

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Elisa Klein

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