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Spring is a Perfect Time for p:earblossoms

Danny Cullerton, Bob Kendrick, Kirby Kendrick and Robert McLeod, all friends and supporters of p:ear, reveling in the festivities of the p:earblossoms annual event.

Portland, May 4th, 2013. Over 400 people gathered to raise support for p:ear’s innovative and compassionate education, art and recreation programs for Portland’s homeless and transitional youth. Danny Cullerton, Bob Kendrick, Kirby Kendrick and Robert McLeod, all friends and supporters of p:ear, were reveling in the festivities of the p:earblossoms annual event. (photo credit, Jason Kaplan) The celebration at Historic Yale Union Laundry Building raised $176,000.

Board Member Jennifer Bruml with Board President, Liz Fuller celebrated the successful evening with Development Director, Pippa Arend.

Neilson Abeel and Board Member Barry Sanders

About P:ear

To truly exit homelessness, kids must develop the internal strength, skills and foresight to make healthy choices. p:ear provides a safe, non-judgmental environment in which youth are trusted to outgrow unproductive and harmful behaviors. We offer individualized mentoring and education programs in a safe, reliable and intimate setting designed to foster trust, build self-esteem and to teach homeless and transitional kids – who all too often are regarded by society as disposable, “hopeless cases” – that they are valuable individuals with a future who have something vital to contribute to this community.

Hours of Operation:
Summer Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – 8:30-2:00
Staff is available at other times by chance or appointment.

First Thursday:
p:ear gallery is open every First Thursday from 6pm – 9pm

Direct Contact:
General Information – info@pearmentor.org
Pippa Arend, Program Director – pippa@pearmentor.org
Beth Burns, Executive Director – beth@pearmentor.org
Joy Cartier, Assistant Director – joy@pearmentor.org
Stephanie Chase, Community Relations and Development – stephanie@pearmentor.org

To Volunteer:
Joy Cartier — call 503-228-6677 or email: joy@pearmentor.org

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.