Bradley Angle’s GlamHer Raises $81,000 for Domestic Violence Services

Portland, May 15th, 2014. The GlamHer benefit in support of Bradley Angle was held at The Nines Hotel. The evening included a seated dinner, live auction, runway show and raffle, accessories shopping, and entertainment from emcee/auctioneer Poison Waters and other drag queens from Darcelle XV Showplace. The Maidens of Brownsville drove up from Linn County to go Glam for Bradley. (photo credit, Andie Petkus)

Executive Director Deborah Steinkopf, Darcelle, board chair Andrea Cooper

Multnomah County Commissioner Loretta Smith and Executive Director Deborah Steinkopf.

Urban Waxx staff members toast the cause at their sponsor table

Bradley Angle economic empowerment coordinator Cassie Russell shows off her form and a basketball signed by the 2013-14 Trail Blazers.

Dancing on the catwalk with jubilant guests and Bradley Angle staff members at the close of the successful evening.

Supporters of all ages donated to the cause.

GlamHer was generously sponsored by Vernier Software & Technology, AterWynne, Heffernan Foundation, Capital Pacific Bank, Sussman Shank, 10 Bridges Media, Besaw’s, Bishops Barbershop, Investment Management Consultants, Martin Hospitality, Neil Kelly, Rotary Club of Portland, Stewart, Sokol & Gray, The Standard and Urban Waxx.

Accessories vendors included: Carol Risley Handbags, Stella and Dot, Avenue Five Jewelry, O’Pearl, Leather Girl Kelley, Silpada, Flipside Hats and Summerskin.

About Bradley Angle:

Bradley Angle was incorporated in Portland, Oregon in 1975. Bradley Angle is devoted to building communities that are free from domestic violence and oppression, where loving, compassionate, and equitable relationships exist for all people. For more information about Bradley Angle please visit http://www.bradleyangle.org or call 503-232-1528.

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.