Portland, OR. An original ‘Rosie the Riveter’ was on hand as a new memorial garden was planted to honor the hundreds of thousands of women who worked in factories, building ships, planes and armaments, during WWII. Rosarian Royal Gardener Barbara Brennan, Adeena Rose Wade, Ada Wyn Parker Loy, a 94-year-old ‘real’ Rosie, and Barbara Jensen President/Founder Oregon Spirit of 45 were all on hand for the event in the International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park.
Royal Rosarian Royal Gardener Barbara Brennan, Living history Character Actor Adeena Rose Wade plant roses.
The Rosie the Riveter Memorial Rose at International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park was supported by all seven Oregon Congressional delegates.
Marilyn Clint, Chief Operations Officer, Portland Rose Festival speaking at the Rose the Riveter Rose dedication at the International Rose Test Garden on March 21st.
Real Rosie family members and volunteers posed with Royal Rosarian Prime Minister Adam Baker and the Royal Rosarians.
Here’s more information on the program:
75 years ago, our nation was at war. As hundreds of thousands of men across our nation answered the call to serve and protect our freedoms, hundreds of thousands of women on the home front volunteered to support them in our factories, building ships, planes and armament, to support them. They become known as “Rosie the Riveters” and we are here today to honor those amazing women.
In 2010, Congress passed a resolution establishing the second Sunday of August as “Spirit of ’45 Day” to honor all those who served in WWII both those who defended our freedoms on the battle field and also honor those who were there on the home front, to support our troops on the front lines.
This year 2018, Congress passed a resolution establishing March 21, ‘Rosie the Riveter’ Day as part of Women History Month. Over 50 dedications and plantings are occurring in 21 states including Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Texas and the District of Columbia.
Oregon is a model in the country with 12 sites with at least one in each of our state’s congressional districts. These gardens are part of a National effort to create a network of “Living Memorial” rose garden across America. Working with WEEKS ROSES, the National Spirit of ’45 Organization was delighted to announce this unique rose this past January and Congress was equally pleased to swift to endorse March 21 as ‘Rosie the Riveter Day.’
These gardens in full bloom this spring, summer and fall seasons will help us to remember, honor and always be inspired by their example of courage, shared-sacrifice, ‘can-do’ attitude, spirit, unity and service.
Here’s a link to the International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park.
Portland, OR. It’s an ‘eggs-citing’ time at the Oregon Zoo’s annual Rabbit Romp, a celebration of spring geared toward the 10-and-under set. This year’s event took place March 31st. Rabbit Romp, featured candy “egg” hunts, pettable animals at the Family Farm, bunny crafts, games, photo opportunities, and a chance to meet some of the Wildlife Live program’s animals at Elephant Plaza. (Photo by Michael Durham, courtesy of the Oregon Zoo.)
The bunnies on the zoo’s family farm were a big hit.
The Oregon College Savings Plan will be at Rabbit Romp with a prize wheel full of giveaways for kids. Parents can also learn more about saving for college with useful information from the experts.
As part of the Metro family, the Oregon Zoo helps make greater Portland a great place to call home. Committed to conservation, the zoo is currently working to save endangered California condors, Oregon silverspot and Taylor’s checkerspot butterflies, western pond turtles and Oregon spotted frogs. Other projects focused on saving animals from extinction include studies on polar bears, orangutans and cheetahs.
Support from the Oregon Zoo Foundation enhances and expands the zoo’s efforts in conservation, education and animal welfare. Members, donors and corporate and foundation partners help the zoo make a difference across the region and around the world.
The zoo opens at 9:30 a.m. daily and is located five minutes from downtown Portland, just off Highway 26. The zoo is also accessible by MAX light rail line. Visitors who travel to the zoo via MAX receive $1.50 off zoo admission. Call TriMet Customer Service, 503-238-RIDE (7433), or visit trimet.org for fare and route information.
Portland, OR. Brilliance Benefit 2018 drew 350 people and raised a record-breaking $370.000. Rachel Carlson, Lisa Caine, Mitch Welch, and Doug Carlson were among the supporters who attended the March 10th benefit at Sentinel Hotel. Brilliance is Edison High School’s annual event to celebrate the hard work of the faculty, the students and the Edison community. The high school for students with learning challenges raises funds to support families in need of financial aid.
Shea Brooks and Ashley Arrington
Emily Holmes
Exciting find at the silent auction
Jim Kilpatrick, Jeff & Joanne Kantor, Rosemarie Kilpatrick, and Jeff Gianola
Portland, OR. Catholic Charities of Oregon held its 21st Annual Celebration of Hope Gala at the Oregon Convention Center on Saturday, March 10th. With nearly 1,000 guests in attendance, this signature event raised more than $700,000 to support Catholic Charities’ programs serving more than 20,000 people each year. The event was chaired by Bill & Colleen Gardner and featured the story of Jewell, who after ten years on the streets, is permanently housed and thriving.In addition to a special appeal, guests bid on auction items including a trip to Tuscany, private dinner with Timbers MVP Diego Valeri, and a luxury get-away to Bend. (Toc Soneoulay-Gillespie, Samira Sariolghalam, Sophorn Cheang, Sarah Purce, Chanpone Sinlapasai, and Vanessa Briseno enjoyed the evening – Photo credit, Lauren Odderstol and Matthew Hollander.)
Event Co-Chairs Bill and Colleen Gardner kick off the Celebration with an introduction and prayer.
Guests Suzanne Krahmer and Archbishop Alexander Sample look on as the program begins.
Catholic Charities Executive Director Deacon Rick Birkel speaks on the importance of the mission of Catholic Charities.
Auctioneer Dale Johannes initiates the live auction, which included a trip to Italy, dinner with MVP Portland Timbers player Diego Valeri, and more.
The Live Auction portion of the evening was great fun & a big success.
Johnny Martin Trio leads the crowd onto the dance floor with classic tunes at the end of the evening.
Vanessa Briseno and her husband, Tony Hawblitzel, hit the dance floor at the end of the evening.
John Colosimo, Molly O’Donnell and John Sheils enjoy the after party.
From Catholic Charities:
About Celebration of Hope:
At Catholic Charities, we believe home means possibility. Our focus is providing and preserving home for families on our community. With your help, we develop strategies to provide housing and support services for Oregonians in need. Please join us for the 2018 Celebration of Hope as we reflect upon the impact of Catholic Charities. We celebrate with a cocktail hour and dinner, a live auction and, most importantly, stories of hope and success from those we serve.
About the Organization:
Each year, Catholic Charities serves more than 20,000 individuals and families, regardless of faith, through programs aimed at meeting their immediate needs and building self-sufficiency. Every day, Catholic Charities works to find solutions for people experiencing a myriad of challenges: homelessness, financial hardships, counseling needs, family legal barriers, domestic violence and trauma, relocation from war-torn countries, and many others. The needs are great, but the opportunities Catholic Charities provides to its clients are transformative.
Our Generous Celebration of Hope Sponsors:
Providence Health & Services
Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon
B.P., Lester & Regina John Foundation
Colleen & Werner Nistler
Touchmark
Becker Capital Management
Oregon Catholic Press
Pacific Seafood
The Greenbrier Companies
U.S. Bank
Cambia Health Solutions
Cascade Management
LMC Construction
PeaceHealth
Providence Health Plan
Aldrich CPA’s & Advisors
Ball Janik LLP
Phil & Barbara Brown
CYO/Camp Howard
Deloitte
Dieringer Properties
JD Fulwiler
Paul & Sarah Duwelius
Environments
Heritage BankJohn & Sally Lee
Loveridge Hunt & Co.
Allen & Kathleen Lund
Mater Dei Radio
Northwest Pump & Equipment Co.
O’Neill Construction
Jerry & Sandra Parsons
Andrew & Rita Pinkowski
R & H Construction
John & Mary Pat Rickman
St. Mary’s Academy
Stoel Rives
Joseph & Sarah Tennant
Walsh Construction
Bill & Carolyn Winter
David & Julie Brands
Columbia Bank
Les & Nancy Fahey
Fidelity National Title
First Republic Private Wealth Management
Thomas & Rosemary Franz
David & Julie Gorretta
Eric & Kim Grasberger
Patsy Heinlein
Paul Henkels
Jesuit High School
Marvin & Betty Kaiser
William & Rosella Lindblad
Mary’s Woods at Marylhurst
Moss Adams LLP
Mount Angel Abbey & Seminary
Ed & Anne Newbegin
NW Natural
Pinecrest Fabrics
Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt, P.C
Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus & Mary
Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon Ministries Corporation
Portland, OR. February at Children’s Cancer Association (CCA) is always a special time when supporters come together for CCA’s largest community-driven campaign, Hearts of Joy. Moxie, a CCA-served child had a chance to show off her ukulele skills to McKinzie Roth from KGW.
This fundraiser raises critical revenue for CCA’s programs that leverage music, friendship, nature, and resources to create transformative moments of joy for 28,000 children, teens, and their family members facing cancer and other serious illnesses each year. With the help corporate partners, hospitals, board members and volunteers, this year’s events raised $435,000. Since its inception in 2005, Hearts of Joy has raised more than $5.7 million for CCA’s programs.
Northwestern Mutual Team
Regina Ellis, CCA Chief Joy Officer; Jenny O’Bryan, CCA VP of Development; Clare Hamill, Founding Board Chair and VP Nike Growth Initiatives; and CCA Staff
McKinzie Roth; Jenny O’Bryan; Kent VanArnam, Director of Marketing, Dick Hannah Dealerships; Emme Ek, served by CCA as a child
Typhoon at the PDX Live Studio
From CCA:
For the ninth consecutive year, Dick Hannah Dealerships donated one car out of eight– winner’s choice- for a Valentine’s Day-themed car raffle, “Keys to Our Heart,” which culminated on February 28 with the live announcement of the winning raffle ticket on KGW (NBC 8).
Additional Hearts of Joy elements included:
The On-Air Fundraiser Hosted by KGW and 101.9 KINK FM
On February 1, KGW and KINK FM shared inspiring stories of children and families served by CCA programs and services including MyMusicRx®, the Chemo Pal® Mentor program, the Alexandra Ellis Caring Cabin , and Link.
KGW interviewed CCA families live including the Keagbine family, whose late son, Danny was a CCA Hero; Lacelin Nordstrom, mother of three-year-old Heaven; and Moxie Balzar, who used her MyMusicRx knowledge to give a live ukulele lesson in the KGW studio. Volunteers from Dick Hannah Dealership, Northwestern Mutual, and Fortis Construction took phone bank donations and Breakside Brewing sponsored a two-hour matching hour. Additionally, 101.9 KINK FM hosted a Hearts of Joy concert series in the PDX Live Studio with performances from Ages & Ages, Typhoon, and Kyle Craft.
Paper Hearts of Joy
Oregon and SW Washington businesses spent the month of February selling $1 and $5 paper hearts to benefit CCA. Participating businesses included: Papa Murphy’s, Elmer’s, Dr. Bittner Dentistry for Kids, Brow Betty, A Flair for Gifts & Home, Flying Pie Pizzeria, Joe’s Burgers, Pietro’s Pizza, Pro Caliber, Sunset Lanes, and KingPins.
Love at 425 Degrees
Papa Murphy’s of Oregon and SW Washington donated $1 for every pizza sold on February 7.
Percentage of Sales for MyMusicRx
More than 20 artisan businesses donated a percentage of their sales from each business was donated to CCA’s MyMusicRx program on Valentine’s Day. Those businesses included, Black Wagon, Bowery Bagels, Burn Cycle, Cadillac Café, Circa 33, Country Cat, Deschutes Brewery, Extracto Coffee, Green Bridge Coffee, The Independent, Loyal Legion, Malka Diamonds, North 45, Paddy’s Bar and Grill, ¿Por Qué No?, Produce Row Café, Rally Pizza, Rudy’s Barbershop, The Station, Videri Chocolate Factory, and Stumptown Coffee Roasters, who donated 100 percent of their profits nationwide to MyMusicRx. Deschutes Brewery also generously offered one dollar for every pint sold.
Nike Challenge
Nike once again hosted a campus-wide campaign to unite together against cancer from February 12-16, raising $80,000 for CCA’s programs.
Hearts of Joy would not have been possible without CCA’s community partners Randall Children’s Hospital, Dick Hannah Dealership, Northwestern Mutual, and Fortis Construction.
Portland, OR. The Oregon Humane Society honored heroic people and pets at the annual Diamond Collar Awards luncheon on February 28th. “The OHS Diamond Collar Awards are a wonderful way to honor the people and pets who are making a difference in our community,” said Sharon Harmon, OHS President and CEO. Harmon hosted the awards with KGW chief meteorologist Matt Zaffino. Recipients were recognized for their kindness, diplomacy, resiliency and courage. Their inspiring stories represent OHS’s vision of a more humane society.
The Diamond Collar Awards are also one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the Oregon Humane Society and the organization is still working to raise funds. Wentworth SubaruCity and Subaru of America were the presenting sponsors of the event and have offered to match donations, up to $10,000, to OHS through Monday, March 4.
Piper, above right, a Diamond Collar Award recipient, with her owner Twila Coleman at the Awards luncheon.
Picasso’s unique face has been seen around the world. He is seen here with his owner Leisl Wilhardt
Howard Hedinger greets a friendly puppy during the OHS Diamond Collar Awards
A meet and greet with adoptable puppies and kittens were part of the finale at the Diamond Collar Awards
Sam Madison and Dolorosa Margulis give a little kitten a chin scratch at the OHS Diamond Collar Awards
Oregon Humane Society Special Agent Austin Wallace with Diamond Collar honoree Piper with her owner, Twila Coleman. Piper: A victim of animal neglect, Piper’s case has created new dialogue about the intersection of animal and human abuse.
Award recipients include a compassionate veterinarian from Klamath County; a dog whose road to recovery saved a young girl’s life; a canine social media superstar; and a horse rescue powerhouse.
The winners include:
Picasso: The dog with a twisted snout who became a social media superstar and taught the world that it’s ok to look different. Watch the video about Picasso.
Piper: A victim of animal neglect, Piper’s case has created new dialogue about the intersection of animal and human abuse. Watch the video about Piper.
Dr. Doug McInnis: The veterinarian who created the Klamath County Animal Control Task Force – connecting the district attorneys with animal control, law enforcement, and veterinarians to address animal neglect and abuse. Watch the video about Dr. McInnis.
Sound Equine Options: SEO’s robust network of foster homes provides care, rehabilitation, and training for neglected horses. Watch the video about SEO.
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The Oregon Humane Society is the Northwest’s oldest and largest humane society, with one of the highest adoption rates in the nation. OHS receives no government funds for its adoption, education and animal cruelty investigation programs. Visit oregonhumane.org for more information.
Portland, OR. The Northwest Film Center announced this year’s Audience Award winners. Throughout the Festival, attendees were given the opportunity to register their opinions on each of the 88 features and 48 shorts screened at the 41st Portland International Film Festival.
Earning top audience accolades for Best Narrative Feature is Ice Mother (Czech Republic) directed by Bohdan Sláma. Cristina Costantini and Darren Foster’sScience Fair (United States) took the Best Documentary Feature award. DirectorRyôta Nakano is the winner of this year’s Best New Director award for his debut feature, Her Love Boils Bathwater (Japan). Tehran Taboo (Austria/Germany) director Ali Soozandeh takes home the Audience Award for Best Animated Feature. This year’s Best International Short Film Award goes to director Britt Raes for her film Catherine (Belgium). Portland-based director Dawn Jones Redstone’s film We Have Our Ways is the recipient of the Best Oregon Short Film Award.
Best Narrative Feature
1. Ice Mother / Czech Republic/France/Slovakia / dir. Bohdan Sláma *winner Best Narrative Feature
2. A Taxi Driver / South Korea / dir. Hun Jang
3. Foxtrot / Israel/Switzerland/Germany/France / dir. Samuel Maoz
Best Documentary Feature
1. Science Fair / United States / dir. Cristina Costantini, Darren Foster *winner Best Documentary Feature
2. Won’t You Be My Neighbor? / United States / dir. Morgan Neville
3. Soufra / Lebanon/United States/Singapore / dir. Thomas A. Morgan
Best New Director
1. Her Love Boils Bathwater / Japan / dir. Ryôta Nakano *winner Best New Director
2. Bad Genius / Thailand / dir. Nattawut Poonpiriya
3. The Rider / United States / dir. Chloé Zhao
Best Animated Feature
1. Tehran Taboo / Austria/Germany / dir. Ali Soozandeh *winner Best Animated Feature
2. The Big Bad Fox & Other Tales / France / dir. Benjamin Renner, Patrick Imbert
3. Big Fish & Begonia / China / dir. Xuan Liang, Chun Zhan
Best International Short Film
1. Catherine / Belgium / dir. Britt Raes *winner Best International Short Film
2. World of Tomorrow Episode Two / United States / dir. Don Hertzfeldt
3. Edith & Eddie / United States / dir. Laura Checkoway
Best Oregon Short Film
1. We Have Our Ways / Portland, OR / dir. Dawn Jones Redstone *winner Best Oregon Short Film
2. Lovely Legs / Portland, OR / dir. Abby Thompson
3. Two Balloons / Portland, OR / dir. Mark Smith
Best of Masters sidebar
On Body and Soul / Hungary / dir. Ildikó Enyedi
Best of PIFF After Dark sidebar
Bodied / United States / dir. Joseph Kahn
Best of Ways of Seeing sidebar
The Nothing Factory / Portugal / dir. Pedro Pinho
Best of Films for Families sidebar
Science Fair / United States / dir. Cristina Costantini, Darren Foster
Best of Global Panorama sidebar
A Taxi Driver / South Korea / dir. Hun Jang
The 41st Portland International Film Festival is sponsored by LAIKA, The James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation, The Henry Lea Hillman Jr. Foundation, Willamette Week, Pat and Trudy Ritz, The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Organization, The Lamb Baldwin Foundation, BankPurely, Oregon Public Broadcasting, KINK FM, All Classical Portland, XRAY.FM, and many others.
The Northwest Film Center is a regional media arts organization offering a variety of exhibition, education programs, and artist services throughout the region. The Center presents a program of foreign, classic, experimental, and independent works year-round at the Whitsell Auditorium, located in the Portland Art Museum. For more information, visit www.nwfilm.org.
Portland, OR. For three consecutive years, All Classical Portland has awarded its Rising Tide Grant to help community-focused arts organizations by providing the benefits of media sponsorship. This year’s recipient is the Classical Up Close 2018 Festival. Organized and performed by musicians of the Oregon Symphony Orchestra (pictured in 2016), this festival of free chamber music performances takes place from April 21st to May 6th with events throughout the Portland Metro area, including:
Six full-length evening performances in neighborhood locales including St. Mary’s Cathedral, Oak Hills Church, and Rose City Park Presbyterian Church.
Two “Classical Up Close for Kids!” concerts held on April 8th at the Beaverton City Library and May 6th at the Tigard Public Library
Multiple “BLITZ” performances: brief, half-hour performances in unlikely locations intended to meet people where they live, work and play, such as: Powell’s Books, Papaccino’s Coffee House and Cereal Bar, and the Hollywood Senior Center.
Highlights of the festival include an appearance by special guest artist China Forbes (Pink Martini) singing arias by Bizet, Puccini and Delibes, and a recently discovered string quartet by the early-20th century African American composer Florence Price.
“All Classical Portland is thrilled to partner with Classical Up Close Festival whose mission is reflective of our own.” said Suzanne Nance, President and CEO of All Classical Portland. “We are proud to heighten awareness and spread the joy of classical music to children and adults alike through these free, community-based events.”
Nancy Ives, Oregon Symphony Principal Cellist and Classical Up Close board member, said about the upcoming festival: “We’re ecstatic about the continued support and enthusiasm from the community for our festival! Our offerings of free and convenient performances of classical music are accomplishing our goals of connecting more deeply with long-time concert-goers while also providing access to others who have been unable to experience live chamber music before. Our partnership with All Classical Portland is a natural fit and boosts our efforts. This is what cultural community is all about!”
About Classical Up Close: Classical Up Close is an annual festival of free chamber music events in venues all around the Portland Metro area, created by a group of Oregon Symphony musicians in 2013 with the goals of celebrating their ties to the community, thanking the Symphony’s many supporters, and making new friends for the orchestra and for classical music. For more information, visit classicalupclose.org.
About All Classical Portland: All Classical Portland is Portland, Oregon’s classical radio station. Established in 1983, our mission is to advance knowledge of and appreciation for classical music; to build and sustain culturally vibrant local and global communities around this art form; to reflect the spirit of the Pacific Northwest; and to foster integrity, quality, and innovation in all that we do. For more information, visit allclassical.org.
About The Rising Tide Grant Project: The Rising Tide Grant Projectinvigorates the performing arts community by providing on-air sponsorship to a selected organization for an entire performance season. This initiative alleviates the financial barriers preventing small performing arts organizations from purchasing radio promotions on All Classical Portland and provides myriad opportunities for cross-promotion, and awareness.
Portland, OR. Impact NW’s Annual Power of One Luncheon was held on February 28th and drew over 400 supporters including Debi Saltzman, Ted Gilbert, Isabel Saltzman-Cordon, and Molly Mink Liston. This pivotal event gathers individuals, businesses, and organizations to share inspiring stories of transformation and recognize champions of change. This year’s event was the most successful ever, raising over $85,000. Supporters came together to invest in Impact NW’s critical programs and reinforced their commitment to building a prosperous and sustainable future for all. (Photo credit, Jim Garrison – PDX Event Photography)
Jerome Smith, a US Army Veteran, received a special award from KGW’s Laural Porter. Impact NW honored the US Army & Air Force veteran and single dad for his perseverance after a series of unexpected life events left him homelessness. Jerome’s persistence allowed him to move with his five children into transitional housing in East Portland and grow his career in tech support.
Also honored at the luncheon honored the Impact Kit Committee, a group that helped launch a unique initiative to create resource kits for homeless Portlanders and provide funding to support Impact NW’s long-term efforts to break the cycle of homelessness.
Emily Barrett of AWS Elemental (center) accepts the Power of One Award on behalf of the Impact Kits Committee. The award was presented by Bob Cook, from Bank of America, and Laural Porter from KGW News.
Front row: Sarah Burns, Kristin Kilshaw, Lisa Steenson, Michelle Gallardo, and Tanya Beeler. Back row: Regina Wheeler, Kate Carmack, Mariya Arodzero, Valerie Thompson, and Dione Bledsoe.
Propeller staff at the Power of One Luncheon. Seated: Kasia Wood, Amber Ervin, Stefanie Galen, Amy Gee, Jennifer Birk, and Kerri Evans. Back row: Geoff Hendricks, Josh Mathis, and Amy Weeden.
Miles Ellenby, Robyn Tennenbaum, David Forman, Jeff Cogen, Kenny Rait, and Lisa Pellegrino
Yvonne McClain (Impact NW Board Member), Kim Bria, and Barry Hendrix (Impact NW Board Chair)
Luncheon sponsors, including presenting sponsor Bank of America, joined over 350 guests, raising over $80,000 to help Impact NW build key programming geared toward promoting a prosperous and sustainable future for families like Jerome’s.
From Impact NW:
Founded in 1966, Impact NW engages a community of support to help over 30,000 people facing poverty each year. Our comprehensive services span the greater Portland region and include: Housing & Safety Net Services provides low-income households with utility and housing assistance. Early Childhood Services helps young children and their families with parenting support and education. Youth & Family Services connects at-risk youth to enrichment opportunities, job training, and academic support. Seniors & Adults with Disabilities Services promotes independence through evaluation, care coordination, money management, and activities.
Portland, OR. More than 150 people including family, friends, former students, professional peers, members of the Board of Directors and Edwards Center staff wished Dr. Jean Edwards a happy 75th birthday and thanked her for the 46 plus years of dedicated service to the field of Developmental Disabilities. At the party, Jean Edwards embraced Karen Gafney who attended with her family. The celebration on March 10th at Portland Hilton’s Skyline Room also raised $15,000 for the program. (Photo credit, Andie Petkus)
Jean Edwards and her husband, Bryan Gergen
Drew Snodgrass of Dennis’ 7 Dees and his wife, Edward Center Board member, Chris Monty-Snodgrass of ReMax
Debbie & Board Treasurer Ken Karalus with Edwards’ Executive Leader, Allen C. Cress and his family
Jean-Pierre & Aaron Meyer
The Sheth Family with Jean Edwards
The Blacks and The Hannums
The Parker family
Megan Iwami and Jim Parker
Allen C. Cress, Edwards’ Executive Leader, and his family
From Edwards Center:
We believe that people with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and other developmental disabilities have tremendous potential. That’s why we’ve created a lifelong plan of services to provide our participants with homes, jobs, and a chance to participate in the world around them. Since 1972 we’ve worked with our clients, their families, and their friends to ensure that adults with developmental disabilities have the opportunity to live and thrive in Oregon.
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