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Community Action Gala Shows Spirit

Portland, April 28th, 2016. Over 300 supporters gathered to celebrate Community Action’s mission at the Community Spirit Gala presented by Tuality Healthcare. The nonprofit raised $201,115 to further its mission to eliminate poverty and create opportunities for people and communities. Community Action Executive Director Renée Bruce, Premier Community Bank Chief Credit Officer Fred Johnson, and Community Action Board Chair Richard Odell posed for photo. Premier Community Bank was recognized for its contributions to both Community Action and Washington County with the Community Spirit Award. Guests at the NW Events & Environments space were inspired by courageous story of change shared by Elizabeth Ebert, a former client who is now a vital Community Action staff member. (photo credit, Andie Petkus)

Special guest Elizabeth Ebert with her daughters.

PCC Rock Creek President Sandra Fowler-Hill and Metro President Tom Hughes square off in our Heads & Tails raffle. Hillsboro School District Superintendent and our emcee for the night, and auctioneer Kelly Russell make sure everyone plays fair.

PCC Rock Creek President Sandra Fowler-Hill and Metro President Tom Hughes square off in a Heads & Tails raffle. Hillsboro School District Superintendent and auctioneer Kelly Russell made sure everyone played fair.

Friends from Presenting Sponsor Tuality Healthcare.

Community Action Executive Directer Renée Bruce.

From Community Action:

Community Action leads the way to eliminate conditions of poverty and create opportunities for people and communities to thrive.

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.