Portland, November 5th, 2014. More than 500 people attended Central City Concern’s seventh annual luncheon at the Portland Art Museum. CCC Founding Board member Sally McCracken posed for a photo with Portland City Mayor, Charlie Hales. The event raised more than $350,000 for Central City Concern’s employment, health and housing programs.
Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury with Dr. Aleka Heinrici, a CCC alumna and featured speaker, with Ed Blackburn, CCC Executive Director
Herman Bryant, Executive Director of The Miracles Club, and Carol Graven, CCC Family Mentor. CCC and The Miracles Club are soon embarking upon a capital project in NE Portland.
CCC featured client Richard Reyes with daughter Thommie. A video detailing Rick’s journey was shared at the luncheon.
Freda Ceaser, Program Manager of CCC’s Employment Access Center, opened the luncheon with a stirring rendition of “One Voice.”
From CCC: Major corporate supporters were CareOregon and Wells Fargo. Featured speaker was Dr. Aleka Heinrici, a graduate of CCC’s programs; County Chair Deborah Kafoury introduced Dr. Heinrici and discussed the County’s history in supporting the Recovery Mentor Program. City Commissioner Dan Saltzman discussed the City’s support of two major capital projects for CCC in the coming two years. Portland Mayor Charlie Hales introduced CCC’s Executive Director Ed Blackburn who shared three stories about people reaching a higher potential thanks to the work of CCC staff.
Portland, Nov. 18th, 2014. The Fall Winemaker Dinner Series was held at various restaurants in Portland, including: Andina, Ava Gene’s, Serratto, St. Jack, Little Bird Bistro, Irving Street Kitchen and Imperial, among others. Kristin and John Voss, Jay and Erin Stammer, and Jeff and Heather Martin enjoyed a night at Meriwether’s Restaurant & Skyline Farm for a CWA winemaker dinner featuring wines from the Oregon Chardonnay Symposium. (photo credit, Andie Petkus) CWA Executive Director, Heather Martin organized the series which drew424 people attended 16 different dinners..$60,720 was raised for five Portland-area charities that support children and families (48,120 raised in dinner ticket sales and $12,600 raised from raffle ticket sales)
From Classic Wines Auction:Consistently recognized as one of the top ten charity wine auctions in the country by Wine Spectator magazine since 2001, the Classic Wines Auction has raised more than $33 million for Portland-area charities since its inception in 1982. Based in Portland, Ore., Classic Wines Auction, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to producing the Classic Wines Auction and related food and wine events to raise funds for local charities benefiting children and families, including: Metropolitan Family Service, New Avenues for Youth, Friends of the Children-Portland, YWCA Clark County and Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel. See more at www.classicwinesauction.com
Portland, December 6th, 2014. This year will mark the 60th anniversary of Portland’s Christmas Ships Parade. Volunteers are making it easier for crowds to track the fleet. On parade nights, a crew member from each fleet will be sending out live tweets. Those tweets will provide real time updates. Each tweet will contain either “#WillametteFleet” or “#ColumbiaFleet.” Those tweets can be seen on the Christmas Ship home page or directly from the Twitter feed. The fleet is much like the post office, members forge ahead through rain, snow, and of course, dark of night. Organizers say, “The increase contact we see through the web page here, as well as through our Facebook page and Twitter feed, further cement the incredible interest shown for this event. Christmas Ships Parade fans not only show up to visit us in all sorts of weather, but they’re actively involved in communicating with the leadership, sharing pictures and videos, making donations, and offering suggestions. You support is invaluable, and we thank you for all you do for us.” Below is the schedule for both the Columbia and Willamette Rivers.
Willamette River Schedule:
Monday, Dec. 8th – Milwaukie – 7:00PM
The Willamette Fleet assembles in front of RiverPlace Marina, (1750 SW Harbor Way, Portland) at 7:00PM and travels upriver to the area of the Milwaukie Boat Ramp. The fleet will arrive about 7:45PM and about 8:15P the fleet turns downriver and returns to RiverPlace Marina. On the nights that Oregon Yacht Club is listed, the fleet will go in below Oaks Park and in front of the floating homes on the way back to RiverPlace.
Tuesday, Dec. 9th – OMSI to Fremont Bridge – 7:00PM
At 7:00PM, the Willamette Fleet assembles in front of Riverplace Marina, (1750 SW Harbor Way, Portland). The parade will begin in the OMSI/Riverplace area before heading upstream to the Spaghetti Factory then head downriver to the area of the Fremont Bridge The fleet will go under the bridge and then return to Riverplace Marina. The fleet will be out for about two hours.
The Willamette Fleet assembles in front of RiverPlace Marina, (1750 SW Harbor Way, Portland) at 7:00PM and travels upriver to the area of the Milwaukie Boat Ramp. The fleet will arrive about 7:45PM and about 8:15P the fleet turns downriver and returns to RiverPlace Marina. On the nights that Oregon Yacht Club is listed, the fleet will go in below Oaks Park and in front of the floating homes on the way back to RiverPlace.
Thursday, Dec. 11th – OMSI to Fremont Bridge – 7:00PM
At 7:00PM, the Willamette Fleet assembles in front of Riverplace Marina, (1750 SW Harbor Way, Portland). The parade will begin in the OMSI/Riverplace area before heading upstream to the Spaghetti Factory then head downriver to the area of the Fremont Bridge The fleet will go under the bridge and then return to Riverplace Marina. The fleet will be out for about two hours.
Friday, Dec. 12th – Milwaukie, Oregon Yacht Club – 7:00PM
The Willamette Fleet assembles in front of RiverPlace Marina, (1750 SW Harbor Way, Portland) at 7:00PM and travels upriver to the area of the Milwaukie Boat Ramp. The fleet will arrive about 7:45PM and about 8:15P the fleet turns downriver and returns to RiverPlace Marina. On the nights that Oregon Yacht Club is listed, the fleet will go in below Oaks Park and in front of the floating homes on the way back to RiverPlace.
Saturday, Dec. 13th – St Helens, Columbia City, Columbia Riverfront RV Park (WA side) – 6:00PM
At 6:000PM, both fleets will assemble at the St. Helens City Docks and head downriver to Columbia City, and weather/river conditions permitting crosses to the WA side and the Columbia Riverfront RV Park, then returns to St. Helens City Docks. The fleet is out about two hours. Ships remain overnight at St. Helens City Docks and leave Sunday for the trip up Multnomah Channel.
The combined Willamette and Columbia fleets will depart from Coon Island at 4:30pm and arrive in the Scappoose area at approximately 5:00pm. They will travel up the Multnomah Channel to the Fred’s Marina area. This is a long run with the ships arriving at Fred’s Marina at approximately 8:30pm. From there, the fleet will disperse to their respective moorages.
Tuesday, Dec. 16th – OMSI to Fremont Bridge – 7:00PM
At 7:00PM, the Willamette Fleet assembles in front of Riverplace Marina, (1750 SW Harbor Way, Portland). The parade will begin in the OMSI/Riverplace area before heading upstream to the Spaghetti Factory then head downriver to the area of the Fremont Bridge The fleet will go under the bridge and then return to Riverplace Marina. The fleet will be out for about two hours.
The Willamette Fleet assembles in front of RiverPlace Marina, (1750 SW Harbor Way, Portland) at 7:00PM and travels upriver to the area of the Milwaukie Boat Ramp. The fleet will arrive about 7:45PM and about 8:15P the fleet turns downriver and returns to RiverPlace Marina. On the nights that Oregon Yacht Club is listed, the fleet will go in below Oaks Park and in front of the floating homes on the way back to RiverPlace.
Thursday, Dec. 18th – OMSI to Fremont Bridge – 7:00PM
At 7:00PM, the Willamette Fleet assembles in front of Riverplace Marina, (1750 SW Harbor Way, Portland). The parade will begin in the OMSI/Riverplace area before heading upstream to the Spaghetti Factory then head downriver to the area of the Fremont Bridge The fleet will go under the bridge and then return to Riverplace Marina. The fleet will be out for about two hours.
Friday, Dec. 19th – Milwaukie, Oregon Yacht Club – 7:00PM
The Willamette Fleet assembles in front of RiverPlace Marina, (1750 SW Harbor Way, Portland) at 7:00PM and travels upriver to the area of the Milwaukie Boat Ramp. The fleet will arrive about 7:45PM and about 8:15P the fleet turns downriver and returns to RiverPlace Marina. On the nights that Oregon Yacht Club is listed, the fleet will go in below Oaks Park and in front of the floating homes on the way back to RiverPlace.
At 5:00PM, both fleets will leave RiverPlace Marina(downtown Portland) headed to Lake Oswego, arriving about 6:15P – 6:30, subject to weather and river conditions. The ships will go as far as George Rogers Park and turn back to Portland.
At 5:00PM, the Willamette and Columbia Fleets assemble in front of RiverPlace Marina, (1750 SW Harbor Way, Portland). The parade will begin in the OMSI/Riverplace area and proceed upstream to the Spaghetti Factory before heading downriver to St. John’s arriving at approximately 6:30 PM and remain in the area for about 30 minutes. The parade will then continue on to the Columbia River and each boat owners home port. The arrival times are dependent upon bridge openings that are beyond the control of the Christmas Ships. Please check our Twitter feed for updates to our time and location.
At 7:00PM, the Columbia Fleet assembles in front of James M. Gleason Boat Ramp, 43rd/NE Marine Drive and turns at the east end of the parking lot to head downriver to the I-5 Bridge Area including Grandma’s Cove, arriving at approximately 7:30 PM at Beaches, and Hayden Bay approximately 8:45 PM.
Tuesday, Dec. 9th – James Gleason Boat Ramp/WA Shores/Wintler Park/I-5 Bridge area – 7:00PM
At 7:00PM, the Columbia Fleet assembles in front of James M. Gleason Boat Ramp, 43rd/NE Marine Drive and remains for about the first half hour, then heads across the river to the Washington Shoreline until about 8pm. Then heads downriver to the I-5 Bridge Area, arriving at approximately 8:15 PM.
At 7:00PM the Columbia Fleet assembles in front of James M. Gleason Boat Ramp, 43rd/NE Marine Drive and departs upriver to the I-205 Bridge area by Steamboat Landing and up to about the 164th St. location before turning downriver.
Thursday, Dec. 11th – I-5 Bridge area/Hayden Bay – 7:00PM
At 7:00 PM the fleet will assemble in front of James M. Gleason Boat Ramp, 43rd/NE Marine Drive and turns at the east end of the parking lot to head downriver to the I-5 Bridge Area, arriving at approximately 7:30 PM.
Friday, Dec. 12th – North Portland Harbor – 7:00PM
At 7:00PM, the fleet will assemble in the area of the James. M Gleason boat ramp, (NE 43rd/Marine Dr), and then head downriver to North Portland Harbor. North Portland Harbor is located on the Oregon side of Hayden Island.
Saturday, Dec. 13th – St Helens, Columbia City, Columbia Riverfront RV Park (WA side) – 6:00PM
At 6:000PM, both fleets will assemble at the St. Helens City Docks and head downriver to Columbia City, and weather/river conditions permitting crosses to the WA side and the Columbia Riverfront RV Park, then returns to St. Helens City Docks. The fleet is out about two hours. Ships remain overnight at St. Helens City Docks and leave Sunday for the trip up Multnomah Channel.
The combined Willamette and Columbia fleets will depart from Coon Island at 4:30pm and arrive in the Scappoose area at approximately 5:00pm. They will travel up the Multnomah Channel to the Fred’s Marina area. This is a long run with the ships arriving at Fred’s Marina at approximately 8:30pm. From there, the fleet will disperse to their respective moorages.
At 7:00PM, the Columbia Fleet assembles in front of James M. Gleason Boat Ramp, 43rd/NE Marine Drive and turns at the east end of the parking lot to head downriver to the I-5 Bridge Area including Grandma’s Cove, arriving at approximately 7:30 PM at Beaches, and Hayden Bay approximately 8:45 PM.
Wednesday, Dec. 17th – James Gleason Boat Ramp/WA Shores/Wintler Park/I-5 Bridge area – 7:00PM
At 7:00PM, the Columbia Fleet assembles in front of James M. Gleason Boat Ramp, 43rd/NE Marine Drive and remains for about the first half hour, then heads across the river to the Washington Shoreline until about 8pm. Then heads downriver to the I-5 Bridge Area, arriving at approximately 8:15 PM.
Thursday, Dec. 18th – I-5 Bridge area/Hayden Bay – 7:00PM
At 7:00 PM the fleet will assemble in front of James M. Gleason Boat Ramp, 43rd/NE Marine Drive and turns at the east end of the parking lot to head downriver to the I-5 Bridge Area, arriving at approximately 7:30 PM.
Friday, Dec. 19th – North Portland Harbor – 7:00PM
At 7:00PM, the fleet will assemble in the area of the James. M Gleason boat ramp, (NE 43rd/Marine Dr), and then head downriver to North Portland Harbor. North Portland Harbor is located on the Oregon side of Hayden Island.
At 5:00PM, both fleets will leave RiverPlace Marina(downtown Portland) headed to Lake Oswego, arriving about 6:15P – 6:30, subject to weather and river conditions. The ships will go as far as George Rogers Park and turn back to Portland.
At 5:00PM, the Willamette and Columbia Fleets assemble in front of RiverPlace Marina, (1750 SW Harbor Way, Portland). The parade will begin in the OMSI/Riverplace area and proceed upstream to the Spaghetti Factory before heading downriver to St. John’s arriving at approximately 6:30 PM and remain in the area for about 30 minutes. The parade will then continue on to the Columbia River and each boat owners home port. The arrival times are dependent upon bridge openings that are beyond the control of the Christmas Ships. Please check our Twitter feed for updates to our time and location.
Portland, November 7th, 2014. Over 600 guests joined Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Foundation at the Portland Art Museum for the Doernbecher Freestyle . Michael Doherty, Nike’s Sr. Creative Director of Global Brand Presentations and Doernbecher Foundation Board Member, poses with Jim and Cathy Rudd, and Doernbecher patient and 2014 Freestyle designer Missy Miller. The program is a collaboration between Nike and OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital that each year empowers Doernbecher patients to become more than their illness through designing their own limited edition Nike collection.
Nike’s Elliot Hill presents OHSU President Joseph Robertson Jr., M.D. M.B.A. with a $2.77M check from the proceeds of the 2013 Doernbecher Freestyle collection.
Doernbecher Foundation Board Member Todd Stucky poses with Doernbecher Physician-in-Chief Stacy Nicholson, M.D., M.P.H and Terry Porter.
Nike’s Creative Director of Special Projects, Mark Smith, delighted the crowd when he revealed his own special contribution to this year’s event, a one-of-a-kind Golf Chuck.
Guests enjoyed a cocktail reception and 3-D vignette uniquely inspired by each designer before heading upstairs for the unveiling of the 2014 Doernbecher Freestyle Collection. After each of this year’s six young designers took the stage, their unique shoe and apparel lines were auctioned off to the highest bidder. This year marked the 11th anniversary of this ground-breaking partnership that has raised $11 million for the hospital. This year’s event raised $3.1 million including the $2.7 million gift Nike presented Doernbecher that night from the sales of the 2013 Doernbecher Freestyle Collection.
Nike’s Lee Banks asks Doernbecher patient and 2014 Freestyle designer Chase Crouch about his design inspiration.
The 2014 Doernbecher Freestyle designers pose with Boston Red Sox outfielder Shane Victorino. Left to Right: Missy Miller, Caden Lampert, Alejandro Munoz, Shane Victorino, Tim Haarmann, Chase Crouch and Addie Peterson.
Doernbecher Foundation Executive Director Jim Ervin (second in from left) with wife Brooke Ervin, Michael Suh, and Doernbecher Foundation Board President Roger Mills.
The 2014 Doernbecher Freestyle Collection is available for purchase online and at select Nike retailers across the country. To see more photos from the event, visit our Facebook page.
Portland, November 23rd, 2014. Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Oregon and SW Washington was the charity partner for the first annual St. Catherine’s Day Feast. Heather Melonis dons a hat in celebration of the new St. Catherine’s Day parade and feast. It is a food event that featured the best female chefs, winemakers, brewers and mixologists who came together in two adjacent venues to showcase their talent. The event was hosted by ChefStable. (photo credit, Jeremy Fenske)
Sarah Pliner of Aviary crafts a dish for St. Catherine’s Day
Portland, October 8th, 2014. Over 250 people attended Dress for Success Oregon‘s second-annual Empowerment Breakfast, an event that drew together business, civic and social leaders to focus on poverty in our community and Dress for Success Oregon’s impact helping low-income women gain employment, independence and self-worth. Over $53,000 was raised at this event, which featured keynote speaker and communications consultant, Lynda Coates, plus three Dress for Success Oregon clients. (photo credit, Shane Bryant)
· FRONT ROW: Siri Gypmantasiri, Bank of America; Peggy Willer, Bank of America; Nicole Frisch, Bank of America; Jill Eiland, Intel; Roger Hinshaw, President of Bank of America Merrill Lynch Oregon/SW Washington · BACK ROW: Charles Wilhoite, Managing Director at Willamette Management Associates; Cindy Lozeau
Anna Canzano, Empowerment Breakfast Emcee and Investigative Reporter and Anchor at KATU-TV
Dress for Success Oregon is an anti-poverty nonprofit organization that has been helping low-income women successfully transition back into the workforce since 1999.
We promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Portland, November 5thth, 2014. The Young Musicians & Artists recently partnered with Blue Sky Gallery to exhibit some of the photography of its students. Photography student Sarah S., YMA Executive Director Quinland Porter, event organizer Diana Kerman and one of the hosts from Blue Sky Gallery celebrate a successful gallery opening. Students, parents and friends gathered for the show. A string quintet made up of YMA instrumental students provided music. (photo credit, Blue Sky Gallery)
Student Photographers Elise F. and Tate M. stand proudly in front of their work.
YMA String students Tommy C. and Mya H. provide beautiful cello music for the reception.
From YMA:
YMAwould like to thank photography instructor Mark Fitzgerald, event organizers Diana Kerman and Nancy Kurkinen and the Blue Sky Gallery for generously sharing their space. The show ran through Nov 30th at Blue Sky Gallery, 122 NW 8th Ave.
Since 1965, Young Musicians & Artists (YMA) has provided a high-quality residential summer performing and visual arts program. Students who have completed grades 4 through 12 receive professional instruction in dance, instrumental music, photography, creative writing, piano, musical theatre, songwriting, composition, theatre, visual arts, and vocal music.
The primary goals of the Young Musicians & Artists program are to provide excellent arts instruction, to expose students to first-class artistic work by professional artists, to foster a love and appreciation of creative expression, and to build confidence and self-esteem in young artists.
YMA has grown steadily from a one-week summer camp of 50 string students to the Northwest’s premier visual and performing arts residential summer program. Since 1974, YMA has been housed at Willamette University, which offers outstanding facilities and an environment that is perfectly suited to the appreciation of the arts. Today, 50 artist/instructors, 20 guest artists, and 40 student-counselors work with approximately 250 students with a keen interest in the performing and visual arts.
The superb instruction, creative environment, camaraderie among the counselors and students, and lasting friendships bring former students, parents, and friends back year after year to relive that “YMA magic.”
Join us! Take part in YMA as a student, parent, audience member, or visitor. All of our evening performances are open to the public, including our final performances and Session 2 gallery display, and we encourage you to attend. You will be impressed and amazed, not only by the work these young artists produce in such a short time, but also with the personal growth and joy that the YMA program allows them to experience.
Portland, November 8th, 2014. The Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall was packed with supporters for the Portland Youth Philharmonic’s fall concert. The ambitious program included works of Wagner, Harbison, Leyden and Rachmaninoff all performed with skill by the talented musicians of Portland’s premier youth orchestra. Senior French horn player, PJ Hummelt was all smiles after the performance when greeted by his parents Jon and Brenda Hummelt.
David Hattner, PYP Musical Director was joined by Maia Hoffman, (a PYP violist who was featured on the National Public Radio show “From The Top” recorded live at the Rialto Theatre in Tacoma) and PYP alumnus Kenji Bunch who is a renowned violist and composer.
Carol Smith, Annette Duncan, Kiri Murakami-Loehmann (Executive Director) and Joseph Radoski.
The Portland Youth Philharmonic Association supports two full symphony orchestras, a chamber orchestra, a wind ensemble and one string orchestra. Each group is made up of young musicians chosen by open auditions who are seated solely according to ability. They range in age from 7 to 23, come from communities across the region, and represent over 100 different schools.
From PYP:
PYP is a vibrant community where young people can explore their passion for music, grow as individuals and make lifelong friendships. The Portland Youth Philharmonic Association has been known for its FEARLESS artistry, ADVENTUROUS programming and EXCELLENT performances since Jacques Gershkovitch conducted its inaugural concert on February 14, 1925. PYP has flourished over the past ninety seasons by embracing these ideals as the cornerstone of its program.
Your gift supports a vibrant, exciting program: MUSICAL EXCELLENCE
Three hundred musicians in five ensembles
Outstanding faculty including: David Hattner, Musical Director, Larry Johnson, Conservatory Orchestra and Wind Ensemble Conductor, Carol Sindell, Young String Ensemble Conductor
Comprehensive music theory curriculum led by composer Kenji Bunch
Regular coaching by musicians from the Oregon Symphony
Two annual soloist competitions and one biennial Piano Concerto Competition
Repertoire that closely parallels that of major professional orchestras, including music written by established PYP alumni composers such as Kenji Bunch and Kevin Walczyk
Recipient of three prestigious ASCAP awards for adventurous musical programming, honoring PYP’s dedication to commissioning contemporary composers
Yearly visits from Oregon Symphony Music Director Carlos Kalmar
ACCESS FOR ALL:
PYP never turns away a musician based on financial need
Double Bass and Percussion classes led by Oregon Symphony musicians, free and open to all young musicians
Low-cost Peer Mentor lessons taught by PYP musicians
Free music workshops for beginning wind and brass musicians taught by Oregon Symphony musicians
COMMITMENT TO SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAMS:
Free Children’s Concerts for schools across the region reaching over 10,000 students, many of whom do not have instrumental music programs in their school curriculum
Free Conductor Visits, bringing PYP artistic directors to lead clinics for band and orchestra programs in districts from Camas to Salem
An annual award for school music teachers, named for PYP’s founder Mary V. Dodge
Portland, October 24, 2014. The 2014 Oregon Harvest Dinner broke its fundraising record as nearly 500 people helped Oregon Food Bank raise more than $600,000 to support hunger relief. Funds raised at the October 18th event will support programs and services in Oregon and Clark County, Washington. “The power of food to bring us together was so evident during the evening,” said Susannah Morgan, CEO of Oregon Food Bank. “I was humbled by the overwhelming generosity and energized by our shared vision that no one should be hungry.”
Stanley Barnwell, Jill Beidler, Linda Eyerman, Bill Gaylord, Rae Piesner, Eric Piesner, Anita Beck, Alan Beck and Mis Carlson-Swanson enjoying Oregon Harvest Dinner.
OFB–Pacific Foods – Susannah Morgan, CEO of Oregon Food Bank and Josh Hinerfield, Vice Chair of Oregon Food Bank’s Board of Directors, chat with Roy Schmick and Kathy Murray of Pacific Foods. The company is a big supporter of Oregon Food Bank’s efforts to eliminate hunger.
Susannah-Ford Award – Oregon Food Bank CEO Susannah Morgan presents the Donor of the Year award to Ford Motor Company Fund. Larry Gregerson accepted on behalf of the company.
A warm welcome for everyone attending Oregon Harvest Dinner.
Oregon Food Bank board member Syd Hannigan chaired the event which was held in the Rachel M. Bristol Warehouse at Oregon Food Bank’s headquarters in northeast Portland. David Sarasohn of The Oregonian emceed the event. The presenting sponsor was Fred Meyer. Other sponsors included Waste Management, Regence BlueCross Blue Shield, Tillamook County Creamery Association and Whole Foods.
The event also honored the 2014 Hunger Hero Award winners. Awards were presented to individuals, business and groups that made a significant and lasting contribution to the fight against hunger. This year’s recipients:
Jerry Tippins Advocacy Award – Commissioner Dan Saltzman, City of Portland
Oregon Harvest Dinner is Oregon Food Bank’s second-largest fundraiser after the Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival.
About Oregon Food Bank With sufficient public will and support of the entire community, we believe it is possible to eliminate hunger and its root causes. Oregon Food Bank collects and distributes food through a network of four Oregon Food Bank branches and 17 independent regional food banks serving Oregon and Clark County, Washington. The Oregon Food Bank Network helps nearly 1 in 5 households fend off hunger. Oregon Food Bank also leads statewide efforts to increase resources for hungry families and to eliminate the root causes of hunger through advocacy, nutrition education, garden education, and helping communities strengthen local food systems. For more information visit oregonfoodbank.org
Portland, October 24th, 2014. SOLVE supporters enjoyed a night of celebration at The Tom McCall Leadership Awards fundraising banquet. SOLVE honored one of Oregon’s Premier Citizen, Gerry Frank, with the Tom McCall Leadership award. The event took place at The Benson Hotel and presented Oregon Parks and Recreation Department with the inaugural Oregon Champion Awards. The evening raised over $180,000 for SOLVE’s mission and statewide signature programs.
Mark O. Hatfield, Jr. presents Lisa Van Laanen of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department with the inaugural Oregon Champion Award.
Gladstone High School student, Emily Doll, displays trash artwork pieces she created during the live auction.
About SOLVE: SOLVE is a statewide non-profit organization that has been bringing Oregonians together to protect the environment since 1969. The organization has grown from a small, grassroots group to a national model for volunteer action. Today, SOLVE mobilizes and trains tens of thousands of volunteers across Oregon to clean up beaches and rivers, and restore watersheds. Visit solveoregon.org for more information.
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