Habitat for Humanity HopeBuilder Breakfast Draws 1,130 People
Dick Fournier and Carol Blanusa
Portland, April 23rd, 2014. Supporters of Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East packed the Oregon Convention Center Ballroom for its Habitat HopeBuilder Breakfast. Fans donated $240,000 which is used to build homes for low-income families in need. Dick Fournier and Carol Blanusa enjoyed the gathering. (photo credit, Heather Binns and Bill Purcell)
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Carla Van Hoomissen, Kay Morse, Phil Grillo
Dayna Corwin and Larry Corwin
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Habitat President and CEO, Steve Messinetti and Portland City Commissioner Dan Saltzman
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Dr. Donna Beegle keynotes on the war against poverty
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Over 1,100 people came out to support the cause.
The mission of Habitat for Humanity Portland/ Metro East revitalizes neighborhoods is to builds affordable and sustainable homes and empowers families through successful homeownership.
Here’s a video about the organization:
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