Portland, September 13th. To mark its 20th year of service in Outer Southeast Portland, ROSE Community Development hosted its largest fundraising event. The location was the Lents Village Apartments, a 15-year-old active senior community owned by ROSE. Portland-based performance group Assa Flamenco provided music and entertainment for the evening. (photo credit: Zach Reitan)
ROSE Community Development’s 20th Anniversary Celebration
ROSE was formed with a mission of providing affordable homes and related social services, and helping foster a better economic climate. Since then, with ROSE helping lead the way, Southeast has changed for the better. ROSE is a certified 501(c)(3) non-profit, relying on grants, service fees and fundraising events to generate revenue.
A number of baskets were up for grabs in the evening’s silent auction, featuring gift certificates from local businesses, hand-made gifts by our residents and board members, and even a weekend getaway! (photo credit: Zach Reitan)
The festivities at Lents Village featured a catered dinner provided by long-time partner Loaves & Fishes, (now Meals on Wheels People), and a silent auction with items generously donated by local businesses. Starting with the rehabilitation of one home in Lents, ROSE has built or rehabilitated more than 400 affordable homes, two new parks and hosted hundreds of neighborhood events during two decades of comprehensive, place-based community development. The organization also played a part in advocating for the creation of the Lents Urban Renewal District.
Emcee and former Board member Roger Anthony with ROSE Executive Director Nick Sauvie. (photo credit: Zach Reitan)
From Rose:
ROSE Community Development combines affordable housing programs with supportive services and economic opportunities to Revitalize Outer South East. We are rooted in the belief that affordable housing gives people the opportunity to build better lives. But since our first project — rehabilitating a single house in Lents for a low-income family in 1992 — our work to revitalize our community has extended far beyond housing. We are improving economic conditions in our neighborhoods and giving people the tools and the support they need to improve their lives.
Our work is focused in five Southeast Portland neighborhoods: Lents, Brentwood-Darlington, Powellhurst-Gilbert, Foster-Powell and Mt. Scott-Arleta.
Portland, September 27th. 370 guests joined Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington at The Governor Hotel to commemorate 100 years of Girl Scouting in the United States. Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington CEO Karen Hill, Former Governor Barbara Roberts and Girl Scouts OSW Board Member Eva Labby were all on hand for the event. (Photo credit, Andie Petkus Photography)
Nancy Hales and Maryellen McCulloch admire the classic uniforms and badges.
Guests enjoyed historical displays highlighting a century of building leadership skills in girls, as well as keynote addresses from author Linda Cohen and 16 year old Girl Scout Ambassador, Savannah Loberger.
Local Girl Scouts presented a traditional flag ceremony, emcees Russ Lewis and Sally Ramirez of KGW led the program and supporters contributed $80,000 to support Girl Scout programming and financial assistance.
Barbara Francis and Karis Stoudamire.
From Girls Scouts:
Girl Scout Program
The focal point of the Girl Scout program is the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE)—the framework for defining what girls do in Girl Scouting. Programs engage girls in three key activities: discovering who they are and what they value; connecting with others; and taking action to make the world a better place. To ensure a high-quality and fun experience, Girl Scout activities use three processes: girl-led; learning-by-doing; and cooperative-learning. Our success is demonstrated by the fact that Girl Scout alumnae make up 80 percent of female executives and business owners, and two-thirds of women serving in the U.S. Congress.
Membership
Girl Scouts is open to all girls in grades K–12. Annual membership dues are $12 per year and financial assistance is available for those that qualify. Our organization values diversity and inclusiveness and does not discriminate on any basis. Become a member today!
Volunteering
Girl Scouts is a volunteer-driven organization. You can make a difference in the lives of girls! Girl Scouts will match your skills, interests and availability tovolunteer opportunities.
About Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington
Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington serves members throughout Oregon, and Clark and Skamania Counties in Washington (view a map). There are 40 service units that provide support to girls and adults in their geographic area.
Portland, October 8th. A lifestyle story – A rock concert on the Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge was the grand finale for a top secret series called MTV Iggy’s Music Experiment. Nusrat Durrani, the head of MTV Global was on board and caught up with Intel’s David Veneski. Sponsored by Intel, MTV staged four concerts in different parts of the country that featured rising stars. The Portland event spotlighted breakout Aussie alt-rockers the Jezabels. (Photo credit, MTV Iggy) Fans spent the weeks prior unlocking clues about the show and where to obtain tickets via Twitter.
Rising Australian band, The Jezabels, posed for photos on the Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge.
Guests lined up in their Steampunk finery on Portland’s Waterfront.
Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction that typically features steam-powered machinery, especially in a setting inspired by industrialized Western civilization during the 19th century.
The retro-futuristic scene was the hot ticket in town.
Portland MTV Iggy Music Experiment concert goers smile for the camera.
Portland’s Vagabond Opera played the role of street performer, entertaining the line of fans as they boarded. The band’s smoky, cabaret-style fit the costumed crowd and 100-year-old ship.
Most aboard the Sternwheeler embraced the nautical steampunk theme, sporting petticoats, sailor caps, ornate aviator goggles, and wildly imaginative outfits.
Atop the ship at the main stage, the Jezabels offered a triumphant cap to the evening.
The show was a hit with fans.
The Jezabels performed their hit “City Girl” as fans looked up at undersides of countless Portland bridges.
PortlandSocietyPage.com predicts Steampunk might become the new hot theme for benefits next year.
(Last year’s top theme featured prohibition and speakeasies.)
Portland, October 6th. Legacy Emanuel Medical Center’s 100th Anniversary Celebration included remarks from former ER Doc. Oregon Governor, John Kitzhaber. Guests had a chance to tour emergency vehicles including the Life Flight helicopter, AMR and Metro West ambulances, as well as Portland Fire & Rescue fire engine. (Photo credit, Dodge & Burn Studios)
Hundreds turned out for the celebration
Hands-on demonstrations included the virtual reality pain management system used in the Legacy Oregon Burn Center, and the da Vinci surgical robotic system used in the operating room.
Supporters were also encouraged to visit the Oregon Historical Society to see a new exhibit featuring items from the hospital’s past.
Take a trip back to when surgery cost $15 and nurses canned fruit for hospital meals. “100 Years at Legacy Emanuel” at the Oregon Historical Society examines the stories of those who were born, saved and trained at Emanuel.
The first nursing graduates pose. Legacy Emanuel has been central to the health and growth of the greater Portland area for 100 years — since its 1912 opening in a converted three-story house.
About Legacy Emanuel:
Founded by the Rev. Carl Renhard as a way to help the emerging community, Legacy Emanuel has developed into a pioneering medical center in the region for critical and advanced care. The Oregon Historical Society exhibit features a collection of photos, stories and artifacts that illustrate the history of medicine in Oregon.
Currently, Legacy Emanuel Medical Center occupies a vital role in the metropolitan area and in the region as a medical center with around-the-clock expertise for critical health conditions. With leading care for trauma, burn and intensive care, as well as serving as the initial hub for Life Flight and other critical care transport, Legacy Emanuel is central to serious care. Legacy Emanuel is a medical pacesetter, with specialists in virtually every health care.
Washington County Fairgrounds, October 17th. Jackie Hampton and Tina Bodaghi of Western Family Foods and Laurie Reser of Reser’s Fine Foods were among the Meals on Wheels supporters who raised more than $37,000 in just one hour to provide hot meals to seniors in the Washington County area. It was the organization’s first annual Harvest Breakfast presented by Key Bank. (Photo credit, Julie Piper Finley)
Jason McCleskey, Vice President and Washington County Retail Leader for Key Bank
The capacity crowd of business leaders and volunteers gathered in the Cloverleaf Building at the Washington County Fairgrounds to hear volunteers Laurie Reser, Reser’s Fine Foods, and Tina Bodaghi and Jackie Hampton, Western Family Foods, share their experiences of delivering Meals on Wheels to local seniors. All three are long-time volunteers for the organization. The event received a broad base of support from the business community within Washington County and generated both much-needed funds as well as new volunteers.
Laurie Reser of Reser’s Fine Foods
Key Bank was the event presenting sponsor. Other sponsors included: Frontier Communications, Regence BlueCross BlueShield, Liberty Northwest Insurance, Avamere, Providence St. Vincent Hospital, Ron Tonkin Family of Dealerships and Western Family Foods.
About Meals on Wheels People:Since 1970 the Meals on Wheels People has provided a nutritional and social lifeline for seniors through 35 meal sites in Multnomah, Washington and Clark counties and Meals on Wheels delivery to homebound seniors. With the help of nearly 10,000 volunteers, the nonprofit organization now serves 5,000 meals daily and 1.2 million meals each year. Visit: www.mealsonwheelspeople.org.
Portland, October 6th. “Keep Oregon WARM!” That was the theme of Oregon HEAT’s 2012 Annual Dinner & Benefit Auction at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in NE Portland. Longtime Oregon HEAT supporter and sponsor, Janey Greenlees is joined by friends, Diane Wilcox, Kelly Heinonen and Kristine Creger. Drew Carney was the Emcee. The event raised over $28,000 to help those in need of heat and lights during winter months. (Photo credit, Miriam Fisk)
Keynote Speaker, Oregon’s First Lady, Cylvia Hayes
Supporters had the opportunity to listen to Oregon’s First Lady, Cylvia Hayes speak passionately about the need to help our fellow Oregonians with basic needs like heat, food and shelter. Supporters also had the chance to listen to the Lee Garret Quartet; featuring Janice Scroggins.
It was a great evening of fundraising for Oregon HEAT’s mission to develop and coordinate resources to help low-income Oregonians meet their energy needs and to achieve energy self-reliance through energy education and advocacy.
It is estimated that nearly 1 in 4 Oregon families may not have the money to pay for heat or keep the lights on when needed most. Oregon HEAT is an independent nonprofit organization founded just over 20 years ago to help low-income Oregonians and hard-working families keep those vital utilities on during unforeseen emergency situations.
At Oregon HEAT, we are people just like you who want to ensure area families are safe and warm in their own home. Together, we are neighbors helping neighbors, providing warmth and kindness through heartfelt donations.
Matt Joerin and Auction Chairwoman, Lisa Joerin enjoy Oregon HEAT’s auction festivities.
Keynote Speaker and Oregon’s First Lady, Cylvia Hayes; Governor John Kitzhaber;Oregon HEAT’s Board President, David Symes and wife Anne Symes
Portland, September 29th. Two hundred supporters attended Write Around Portland’s annual fundraiser: XY&Z. Heidi Bazille and Kara Pierce tried their hand at the “Word Salad” activity board. The party raised $44,000 to help fund Write Around Portland’s creative writing workshops held at places like the Oregon Burn Center, The Sexual Assault Resource Center, Portland Youth Builders, Coffee Creek Correctional Facility, and Helensview High School.
Allison Bick and Kara Bader
Event Chairs Kari Easton, Georgia Hussey, Kate Rood and Alexandra Walford credited generous donors for their success. They also thanked venue hosts, “Design Within Reach” saying the modern furniture studio was the perfect setting for vintage typewriters and a cocktail party atmosphere that made XY&Z special.
Jenni Leasia, Steve Leasia and Anne Scott enjoy XY&Z, Write Around Portland’s Annual Fundraiser.
Stephanie Barr is excited to offer her support at XY&Z.
From Write Around Portland:
Write Around Portland transforms lives and our communities through the power of writing. The organization brings free 10-week creative writing workshops to nearly 500 adults and youth each year in hospitals, schools, homeless youth shelters, senior centers, low income apartments, prisons, social service agencies and treatment facilities. Workshops culminate in community readings and three beautifully designed books annually. Write Around Portland also offers writing workshops for the general public. They offer regular workshops at Powell’s Books and HOTLIPS Pizza. For more information, visit www.writearound.org.
Portland, October 12th. The music was upbeat at Montgomery Park when 200 Portland Rose Festival Foundation supporters kicked up their heels and raised $70,000. Past Rose Festival Court Members helped out including: 2006 Queen Grace Neal, 2007 Queen Elizabeth Larson, 2004 Princess Breanna Probasco-Canda, 2008 Queen Marshawna Williams, 2010 Queen Victoria Dinu, 2001 Princess Sharitha McKenzie and 2010 Princess Lindsay Patino. (Photo credit, Brian Ross) Leslie Goodlow-Baldwin chaired the event.
K103’s John Erickson and Bruce Murdock escort 2010 Rose Festival Queen Victoria Dinu to the stage to start off the 2012 Rock ‘n’ Roses Dinner and Auction.
Auctioneer Randy Wells charges the crowd up for a special pink card appeal during the Rose Festival’s Rock ‘n’ Roses Dinner and Auction.
From The Portland Rose Festival Foundation:
The Portland Rose Festival Foundation is a non-profit that serves the community by providing families with events and programs that promote the arts, education and volunteerism. We value environmental responsibility, cultural diversity, patriotism and our floral heritage.
Portland, September 27th. Pacific University’s annual President’s Dinner is a tradition to celebrate and thank Pacific University’s generous donors, and to induct the newest members into the university’s Heart of Oak Society and the President’s Circle (Lesley M. Hallick, Ph.D. is the President). Pacific University Board of Trustees chair Mindy Cameron ’65 and fellow trustee Ken McGill had a chance to visit with student and program speaker Marissa Muraoka ’15 and Bill Berg. (Photo credit, Parrish Evans – Pacific University)
Pacific University trustee Tim Schauermann ’61, trustee emeritus Ken Lewis and Nancy Schauermann visit at the university’s annual President’s Dinner, held Sept. 27 in The Atrium at Montgomery Park.
Pacific University is a private undergraduate liberal arts institution with graduate and professional programs in education, optometry and the health professions. Located about 25 miles west of Portland, the college occupies 55 acres in downtown Forest Grove, Ore.
The school was founded in 1849 by Congregational pioneers as the Tualatin Academy and, in 1854, became Pacific University. In 1863, the first baccalaureate degree was presented to Harvey W. Scott, who later became editor of The Oregonian, the state’s largest newspaper.
Today, Pacific University enrolls 3,291 students, who represent all 50 states and 23 foreign countries. The University strives to provide an education of exceptional quality in liberal arts and sciences and selected professional programs, in preparing students for service to a changing community, nation, and world.
Happy Valley, September 29th. The Aerie at Eagle Landing was the spot for a Harvest Celebration hosted by Exceed Enterprises, Inc. and this year, the nonprofit raised $41,000 with the benefit. All proceeds will support their innovative vocational and personal development programs for adults with developmental disabilities. (Photo credit, Jamie Smith of Heartfelt Productions)
Guests enjoying the Garden Party (sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill) at Aerie at Eagle Landing.
Waiting for guests to arrive. Larry King, Executive Assistant; Pirate Dani Stephany, Work Futures Assistant; and Shanna Moro, Community Integration Specialist.
The band, Northwest Panman, played Caribbean tunes for guests to enjoy.
The most popular, sought-after raffle prize was artwork created by Exceed’s Activities Toward Enrichment program participants.
From Exceed Enterprises, Inc.
Established in 1968, Exceed Enterprises is a non-profit organization that excels in providing vocational and personal development services for people with disabilities. Exceed serves the Portland metropolitan area offering a variety of options and opportunities through rehabilitation services, community-based & on-site business environments, personal services and community activities.Our community and business partnerships enable people with disabilities to contribute to society through meaningful employment and increased independence, self-confidence, and dignity.
VISION: Cultivating a world of success for people with disabilities.
MISSION: Invest in the success of persons with disabilities through the creation of service and business ventures that return both social and financial dividends.
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