Elizabeth Kessel

Albertina Kerr Unveils Inclusive Housing Project during Virtual Groundbreaking

Portland, OR. After four years of planning, Albertina Kerr is beginning construction on 150 low-cost housing units on the Gresham…

4 years ago

Susan G. Komen of Oregon & SW Washington Closes Doors

Portland, OR. The Susan G. Komen Oregon 7 SW Washington office will be closing its doors as of March 31st. Susan…

4 years ago

Portland Parks & Recreation Revives 2021 Summer Programming

Portland, OR. Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) will bring back programs including some Fitness in the Park classes as seen…

4 years ago

Free Geek Needs Computers for People Still Struggling to Get Online for School and Vital Services

Portland, OR. The nonprofit that takes donated computers, removes all personal information, and gives them to needy people is working…

4 years ago

‘Our House’ Plans Virtual Gala to Celebrate and Raise Needed Funds

Portland, OR. Poison Waters (on left, posing with Tracy Curtis) will take her enthusiasm online this year for the 'Our…

4 years ago

The Street Trust Hosts Virtual Benefit to Promote Active Lifestyles

Portland, OR. The Street Trust's annual fundraiser, Love In Motion, will look different this year from years past. The February…

4 years ago

Oregon Parks Forever Raises Funds to Replant One Million Trees Lost to Wildfires

Portland, OR. The 2020 Oregon wildfire season was one of the most destructive on record in the state of Oregon; more than…

4 years ago

“Hope Reigns” is Theme for 2021 Portland Rose Festival

Portland, OR. Portland Rose Festival Foundation has elected Dave Todd (pictured with his grandson, Henry) as the new president for…

4 years ago

Learn How to Give Back for Free While Shopping With AmazonSmile

Portland, OR. The season of giving doesn’t have to end with Christmas; it can continue through AmazonSmile, a program that…

4 years ago

Oregon Food Bank Receives $2.9M From State For Emergency Food Assistance

Portland, OR. The Oregon Legislature’s Emergency Board approved a $2.9 million investment in emergency food assistance through the Oregon Food…

4 years ago