Portland, OR. The Salvation Army 24th Annual All About Kids Dinner on May 15th was a festive affair that benefitted nine kids programs in the Portland Metro area. The funds support the Salvation Army summer camp, shelter services and after school programs. Little People Big World‘s Amy Roloff joined Salvation Army’s officers including Suzanne Kehoe Kruse, Jazmin Roman and Marcos Roman cheering on the kids. Organizers say through the generosity of Fred Meyer, their partners and attendees, they exceeded their goal, raising over $354K.
New Portland-Metro Advisory Board Members Byron Van Kley and Chrystal Thornton
Long-time AAK Presenting Partner Fred Meyer inspired donors and volunteers to continue to care for Portland’s children
500+ attended the gala at the Sentinel Hotel
Musical guest Mike Hohnholz brightened the night with his songs of compassion
Powerful speaker Lisa Barns tells a story of despair and triumph. Now a Captain with The Salvation Army, Ms Barns shared that, as a young child, she came to the Salvation Army through a food box as her mother was in the grip of addiction.
Here’s a video about the Salvation Army Rose Center:
Learn more about the Salvation Army programs at: portland.salvationarmy.org.
Portland, OR. Neighborhood House’s annual Fête Locale drew nearly 300 supporters to the Multnomah Athletic Center on May 5th. After a year of change at the long-standing social services agency the gala fundraiser called, Fête Locale: Ready, Set, Grow, was a celebration of the agency’s 110-year history of intergenerational work. The evening began with a silent auction and cocktail hour, the room draped in leaf garlands and awash in green. Guests, like Lori Alfonso and Valerie Hunter wore their best garden-party attire, sampled the margaritas and enjoyed the photo booth, then headed downstairs for a sit-down dinner and presentation which raised $171,113.
Marc Czornij, Kristy Duggan, Hannah Nordlie, Matt Duggan
Neighborhood House Executive Director Chris Chiacchierini learns to “floss” with Hayhurst Connect students Elijah and Issa.
Meera Batra and Mari Yerger
Neighborhood House’s new executive director, Chris Chiacchierini, kicked the evening off with a Q&A session with two Hayhurst Connect students, giving the audience an opportunity to get to know him a bit better. Hayhurst Connect is Neighborhood House’s afterschool program at Hayhurst Elementary for low-income and other struggling students. Auctioneer JillMarie Wiles and Emcee Rod Hill then auctioned off a number of fantastic items, before introducing client and honorary guest Takeena Servi.
Neighborhood House’s new executive director, Chris Chiacchierini, kicked the evening off with a Q&A session with two Hayhurst Connect students, giving the audience an opportunity to get to know him a bit better. Hayhurst Connect is Neighborhood House’s afterschool program at Hayhurst Elementary for low-income and other struggling students. Auctioneer JillMarie Wiles and Emcee Rod Hill then auctioned off a number of fantastic items, before introducing client and honorary guest Takeena Servi.
Takeena shared her story while holding her squealing daughter, Nova. Takeena, a veteran, got pregnant after years of trying; struggled through a complicated pregnancy, which left her unable to work; and then gave birth to an extremely premature baby. Nova weighed just 1.5 pounds at birth and spent 109 days in the hospital. Mere days after bringing Nova home, Takeena’s husband left. Takeena explained that Neighborhood House provided her with a home and resources as she and Nova rebuilt their lives; today, mother and daughter are healthy and happy. Following her speech, the special appeal raised a record-breaking $81,500 from attendees. Challenge grants were provided by the Helen and Richard Phillips Charitable Fund, Wells Fargo, and the Neighborhood House Board of Directors.
After auctioning off a few more items, Rod and JillMarie bid the guests goodnight and encouraged them to enjoy the dessert buffet and live piano music. The event grossed $171, 113, surpassing Neighborhood House’s $170,000 goal. All proceeds from the evening will benefit the agency’s programs, which provide comprehensive services for vulnerable Portlanders, including recent immigrants and refugees, low-income families, and local seniors. Through a variety of programs, clients are given the tools to attain stability and build stronger, more self-determined lives. Sponsors for the evening included Bullard Law, Hillsdale Farmer’s Market, NW Natural, US Bank, and Wyse Kadish.
From Neighborhood House:
With the right support, people can overcome serious challenges. Just ask the thousands of people Neighborhood House assists each year.
Neighborhood House is a leading Portland non-profit social service provider and delivers innovative, life-changing programs for low-income people of all ages. Our programs prepare children for success in school and life, help families move beyond poverty, and support seniors to continue living independently.
Who We Serve
Approximately 18,000 low-income children, families and seniors each year across the greater Portland area. Our clients represent a remarkably diverse mix of ethnicities and cultures, including many recent immigrants from Latin America, Africa, Russia and the Middle East.
Our Team
We currently have more than 150 regular staff and 500 volunteers, who give more than 20,000 hours of service each year.
Our History in the Community
Founded in 1905, Neighborhood House was the city’s first organization established to help the many immigrants who were arriving and settling in South Portland. For over a century, Neighborhood House has been the primary resource for people in need in South/Southwest Portland, its programs evolving to meet the changing needs of the surrounding community. In the last few years, Neighborhood House has grown dramatically, adding new programs and extending our services across the greater Portland area, with a concentration in North Portland. Read more about Neighborhood House’s impressive legacy of service to the community here.
Our Core Values
Neighborhood House is committed to offering innovative and high-quality education, anti-poverty and senior support services. Our core strengths are:
Client-focused services – Every neighbor’s different. We reach people where they are to effectively facilitate change.
Connection – We are connected to our neighbors. When we help people in need, our entire community is strengthened.
Results – Our programs make a measurable difference in the lives of our clients and in the community.
Portland, OR. Nearly 300 guests came together in celebration of Ride Connection’s 30th anniversary at its annual Going Places gala. A gracious customer, Carolyn Tracy, shared her story of how having access to transportation changed her health and her life. Elaine Wells, Ride Connection’s Executive Director of 24 years will be retiring in June; she was honored by Julie Wilcke Pilmer, Ride Connection’s deputy director and incoming Executive Director. The event on May 18th raised a record-breaking $119,000 and brought the organization only $5,000 away from its ambitious three year campaign to raise $1 million, which ends June 30th. The night ended with a heartfelt standing ovation to the organization’s outgoing Executive Director of 24 years, Elaine Wells. (Photo credit, Andie Petkus)
Ian Jaquiss, Disability Awareness Trainer & Outreach Specialist at OHSU, and Jan Campbell, Information Specialist at Aging and Disability Services at Multnomah County
Kim Wilson, Owner at Holst Architecture with Kirsten Gwynn and Ben Ott, Designer at Holst Architecture
Carolyn Tracy shared her powerful story of how Ride Connection’s services saved her life.
Margaret Clark, Ride Connection volunteer and supporter
Ride Connection provides transportation services to older adults and people with disabilities in the Portland metro area. By offering a range of services from rides, training on transit or transit fare assistance, Ride Connection helps people who would otherwise be socially or physically isolated.
Portland, OR. The Board of Directors and staff of Oregon Food Bank honored dozens of generous supporters during a special event on May 3rd held at the new Portland offices for Tillamook County Creamery Association. Hosted by Tillamook President and CEO Patrick Criteser, who is also Chair of Oregon Food Bank’s Board, attendees were invited to try a variety of cheeses and other hors d’oeuvres. “I like this time of one-on-one with our donors,” said Oregon Food Bank CEO Susannah Morgan. “They want to know about the impact we are making in the community and I want to be able to personally thank them for their generosity.” Hunger in Oregon remains high, with nearly 260,000 people accessing food assistance every month. Oregon Food Bank works to provide fresh, nutritious foods for children, families, seniors and the disabled. It also works to improve self-reliance by offering nutrition and garden education and advocates for policy changes that reduce hunger and build healthy communities.
Oregon Food Bank supporters Joan Kerns, Colleen Gardner and Judy Johnson
Myra Friedman, Hannah Fullerton and Ralph Fullerton
Tillamook County Creamery Association CEO and Oregon Food Bank Board Chair Patrick Criteser and Oregon Food Bank CEO Susannah Morgan.
Joy-Gay Pahl and former Oregon Food Bank Board Member Dave Pahl
Oregon Food Bank supporters Michael Babbit and Ellen Bartholomew
For more info: https://www.oregonfoodbank.org
We’re probably not what you expect when you think of a food bank. In Oregon, we do things differently.
We started off like most food banks did back in 1988. That’s when Interagency Food Bank and Oregon Food Share merged to become Oregon Food Bank, and we distributed USDA Commodity Supplemental Food to over 200 hunger-relief agencies.
Today, Oregon Food Bank collects food from farmers, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, individuals and government sources. We distribute that food through a Statewide Network of 21 Regional Food Banks and approximately 1,200 food assistance sites serving all of Oregon and Clark County, Washington.
It seems like a big job, and it is. We absolutely couldn’t do it alone. But, distributing food is not the entire job. Like we said – we do things differently in Oregon.
Portland, Or. Over 425 guests attended the 23rd JDRF Hope Gala at the Sentinel Hotel on May 5th. The event was Chaired by Larry & Suzanne Mackin and raised over $500,000 to fund diabetes research. Each year at the Hope Gala, the JDRF Oregon/SW Washington Chapter presents the “Living and Giving Award” to individuals or a company who are outstanding philanthropists, not only to JDRF, but to our community at large. This honor recognizes those who stand out as exemplary leaders and who have, for a long time, set the standard for “giving back” in many ways. Honorees receiving the 2018 Hope Gala Living & Giving Award were Jay & Renee Haladay. They took time for a photo with Judy Summers, Executive Director, JDRF Oregon/SW Washington Chapter and Gary Haines, Board President, JDRF Oregon/SW Washington Chapter.
2018 JDRF Hope Gala. Hope Gala Honoree, Jay Haladay; Gala Co-Chairs, Suzanne & Larry Mackin; Hope Gala Honoree, Renee Haladay
JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 (T1D) diabetes research. In the last twelve years, JDRF has funded over $6.7 million dollars in grants covering research taking place in Oregon.
The Oregon/SW Washington Chapter provides support and resources to those newly diagnosed and their families as well as children and adults living with type 1 diabetes. These include Parent Coffee Groups, Children’s Art Group, T1D Adult Group, a TypeOne Nation Educational Summit, Connections Support Program, Adult and Teen Care Kits and the Bag of Hope Program for newly diagnosed children.
Portland, OR. The YWCA of Greater Portland entertained over 350 guests at its 26th Annual Inspire Luncheon on April 24th. The luncheon, presented by Fred Meyer raised over $150,000 to support the critical services the YWCA of Portland provides to members of our community. Yassi Irajapana who chaired the event, is also the Board Chair and Susan Stoltenberg, is the Executive Director of the YWCA of greater Portland. (Photo credit, Jim Garrison and Au Nguyen)
Stephanie Magoulas, YWCA Board Member, Michelle Thomas, Fred Meyer Loyalty Analyst, Trent Quadros, Kroger Technology Manager, Courtney Hadfield, Kroger Executive Assistant. Stephanie Magoulas and Michelle Thomas both served on the 2018 Inspire Lunch committee bringing their many talents and passion for the mission of the YWCA to their committee work.
YWCA Board Member Julie Auflick of Fred Meyer welcomed guests on behalf of presenting sponsor: Fred Meyer, she was “assisted” by the cats of Imago Theatre.
This year’s event featured “A keynote without words.” In the words of YWCA’s executive director, Susan Stoltenberg, “Typically, the YWCA invites a keynote speaker from out of town to elevate our awareness and arouse us to act. But we think the year’s already done that to many of us! So this year we’re keeping our investment local, and inviting Imago Theatre to engage, inspire and delight us with a Keynote Without Words!”
YWCA board member, Julia Markley, Laura Stepp and board member Kristine Koneck made new friends with more characters from Imago Theatre.
Portland City Commissioner Dan Saltzman, board member Julia Markley, Phil Dollar, and Mamak Tabrizian who is the Senior Services Program Director for the YWCA of Greater Portland.
About the YWCA of Greater Portland
The YWCA of Greater Portland is the local affiliate of one of the oldest and largest women’s organizations in the nation. The organization has been an active part of the Portland community for over 110 years, providing services to women, children, and families, from all walks of life—regardless of their age, race, or income level. The YWCA of Greater Portland’s mission is to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. The YWCA’s services span five key areas: domestic violence services, incarcerated mothers and their children, senior services, social justice, and youth services.
Please visit ywcapdx.org for more information about the work the YWCA does in our community!
Portland, OR. The Changing Destinies Financial Aid Luncheon drew over 225 people to raise funds for financial aid for students at De La Salle North Catholic High School. The April 26th benefit raised $273,360. At the luncheon, longtime supporter Steve Spence had a chance to talk with one of the students at the North Portland school. (Photo credit, Andrea Lonas Photography)
Senior Tyler White addressing audience during keynote speech
Cooper DuBois
Giovanni Battles and Ashley Rollins, both class of 2005
Cathy Rudd & Barbara Silver with student
Cyndy Maletis
Here’s a video which explains some of the details of the unique program.
From De La Salle North Catholic HS:
Thank you to our sponsors!
Wieden + Kennedy
Clark Foundation
OnPoint Community Credit Union
Providence Health & Services
Reliable Credit
The Standard
Walsh Construction
Our mission is to provide an affordable, college preparatory, faith-based education to young men and women throughout the Portland metro area with limited financial resources. Over 325 years ago, St. John Baptist de La Salle, the founder of the De La Salle Christian Brothers and their schools, established the practice of providing a Christian education to the young, especially those who are most on the margins of society. Today, along with the support and sponsorship of the De La Salle Christian Brothers (San Francisco New Orleans District), De La Salle North Catholic strives to continue this mission.
Since the school was founded in 2001, our school has continued to grow and develop into a community of dedicated teachers and staff who, along with our many corporate work-study partners and volunteers, provide our unique education to capable, motivated and interested young people.
What is so unique about our school:
Our school turns no one away based on an inability to pay tuition. Even though our tuition is more than $10,000 less than any other private, Catholic high school in our area, most of our families still would find it hard to afford our low tuition.
Every student in our school works five days each month at “real-world” jobs. Not only does the money they earn at these jobs off-set nearly 60% of the cost to educate each student, but the work experience is life-changing for them. We are a founding member of the Cristo Rey Network® of schools which, today, number over 30 and are located in every major urban area throughout the United States.
In that we are a relatively small, faith-based school, we can provide a safe and supportive environment where students truly do “enter to learn and leave to serve” (our school’s motto).
Our students don’t simply graduate high school; over 95% have been accepted to colleges and universities—each and every year. Our students go to college with employable skills which help them pay for their college education, which ultimately, will help them break the cycle of poverty. Their success is a result of a culture of goal setting and achieving high standards by blending rigorous academics, four years of professional work experience and Catholic morals.
So, on behalf of our religious sponsor, the De La Salle Christian Brothers, the Board of Trustees and the entire De La Salle North Catholic community, thank you for your interest and we invite you to come visit our students and experience how we are transforming Portland’s inner-city youth, one student at a time!
Portland, OR. More than 300 attendees came to the Hilton Downtown Portland for the inaugural Rose City Women’s Summit on May 11th. The Junior League of Portland hosted the event, a fundraiser for it’s community development fund, The 1910 Campaign. Sarah Burns, JLP President noted that this event “was an incredibly successful continuation of JLP’s legacy in our community to promote the development and potential of women. Organizers included Kristin Kilshaw, President Elect JLP, Sarah Burns, President JLP, Tarana Burke, Founder #MeToo, Danielle Caldwell, Fund Development VP, Fernanda Gwinner, Chair Rose Summit, Kim McNally, Co-Chair Rose Summit, Ashley Eil, Gretchen Corbett Award Recipient, KaDo Gorman, Past President -JLP
The attendees were inspired to be the change in their own world.” The Summit focused on diversity & inclusion which was woven into all aspects of the day including the keynote speech given by Tarana Burke, founder of the #MeToo Movement. It was also a time to honor women who have overcome tremendous adversity in order to change the course of their life. Ashley Eil, an instrumental part of launching this year’s Summit, received the first Gretchen Corbett Award for her outstanding service as a volunteer and advocate in Portland. The Rose City Women’s Summit raised around $30,000 for New Avenues for Youth, a Portland organization dedicated to the prevention and intervention of youth homelessness, and this year’s partner with the 1910 Campaign. (Photo credit, Helen Beavers; Firefly Photography.)
Tarana Burke with sponsors; Jim Carideo Branch Manager UBS Portland & Evelyn Jones, UBS Financial Services.
Tarana Burke Luncheon
Rose Summit Attendees at Closing Plenary
Attendees were able to enjoy engaging and inspiring talks from speakers around the country and around the region including Women’s Foundation of Oregon Executive Director, Emily Evans, who shared ways we can all support women at work, at home, and in the community. Jane Schwartzberg, Executive Director at UBS, shared her courageous story of life with metastatic cancer and how a change in perception can change your life. Keynote speaker, Tarana Burke, gave a heartfelt and engaging speech on how the seed for the #MeToo movement started over 10 years ago and how the focus needs to remain on the survivors and not the perpetrators.
Lunch was sponsored by the Junior League of Portland and UBS and included speakers Kristin Kilshaw, President-Elect of the Junior League of Portland; Jim Carrideo, Managing Director of UBS Portland; and Ashley Eil, Member Junior League of Portland who shared her story of overcoming childhood homelessness and the power of a relationship to change a life. The day featured a Marketplace which showcased local and regional vendors including Paper Epiphanies, Ground Up Nut Butters, Nothing Bundt Cakes, and Accessory Junkie, and provided opportunity for attendees to support local women-owned businesses.
The Junior League of Portland is an organization of more than 600 women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.
Portland, OR. More than 600 guests joined Portland State University and Viking Athletics for the grand opening of the Viking Pavilion at the Peter W. Stott Center, a new all-purpose arena and events space in the heart of the Portland State campus. Julie & Peter Stott are volunteers and major contributors to the Viking Pavilion campaign. “The new Viking Pavilion truly serves as a testament to the potential of what we can accomplish together,” said Peter W. Stott. “This is a place that makes us all proud to be Vikings.”
The gala, previously called Wine & Roses, raised a record-breaking $800,000 for the Viking Athletics program, the majority of which will be used to support student scholarships. This outpouring of support is the largest amount raised in the history of the benefit — and more than $200,000 than the previous year.
For The Viking Pavilion at the Peter W. Stott Center dinner, the program and auction were held on the new basketball court: “Stoller Court.”
President & CEO of PSU Foundation, Bill Boldt; President & Founder of Darkhorse Comics, Mike Richardson; Executive Director of Maurice Lucas Foundation, David Lucas; CEO & Founder of DB Western, Inc., Dennis Beetham.
The PSU Football team greeted all guests arriving at the event on the Park Blocks, including Phil & Shawna Cam.
Viking Athletic Director Valerie Cleary holds up her Viking “V” with pride in her new home that will change the game for the future of PSU Athletics.
“Our students are the heart of everything we do at Portland State,” said PSU Athletics Director Valerie Cleary. “I’m so thankful to our supporters for investing in their success.”
Trailblazer legend Brian Grant attended the basketball arena grand opening gala and has already scheduled an event of his own in the Viking Pavilion – the first Annual Maurice Lucas Foundation vs. Brian Grant Foundation basketball game scheduled for Saturday, August 18th.
Gordon Sondland, Julie Stott, Kelly Hale, Ann Thompson, & Katy Durant admire the new Walter C. Bowen Grand Hall in the Peter W. Stott Center overlooking the Park Blocks.
Viking student-athletes are excited to finally greet guests in their new home at the grand opening.
President of PSU, Dr. Rahmat Shoureshi enjoyed the evening with his wife (left) Azar Shoureshi and his daughter (right) Poone Shoureshi.
“We are grateful for everyone who attended this wonderful evening in support of PSU Athletics. This cornerstone program teaches teamwork and discipline — the building blocks for success in work and in life,” said PSU President Rahmat Shoureshi.
The Big Sky Conference’s two best freshman, both earning Freshman Player’s of the Year accolades, Holland “Booboo” Woods of the men’s basketball team and Kylie Jimenez of the women’s basketball team thank attendees for their support and for their new arena.
“On behalf of our teams and our fellow student-athletes, thank you for believing in us, for investing in us, and for cheering for us,” said Woods. “This is our new home. And when we win our first game on this court next year, we know you’ll be right here by our side.”
Highlights from the event included an exciting live auction, with prizes including packages for wine tastings, an Italian villa, and a trip to the Country Music Awards, as well as a paddle raise to directly raise support for student scholarships.
The evening recognized the contributions of all those who came together to make the Viking Pavilion project possible, including Peter W. Stott, a member of the PSU Board of Trustees who was an early advocate for the renovation. Stott’s advocacy garnered additional support for the capital construction project, which was completed and opened in April 2018.
From PSU:
The success of the event is attributed, in part, to premiere event sponsors, Jeff Eulberg and Joe Wiser of Evergreen Gavekal. Extra special thanks to event sponsors Peter and Julie Stott Foundation, Burns Brothers, Stewart Sokol & Larkin, Key Event Services and Les Schwab, and the many others who came together in support of Portland State Athletics.
About the Viking Pavilion:
The Viking Pavilion at the Peter W. Stott Center is the new home of Portland State Athletics Program. The 3,000-seat arena will host Big Sky Championship basketball and volleyball games. The facility also offers a new weight room, locker rooms, classrooms, academic center and administrative offices as well as the new OHSU Sports Medicine Center. A new Viking Athletics Hall of Fame display will open this coming fall. The $52.1 million renovation was designed by Woofter Architects and Perkins+Will, and completed by Fortis Construction.
For more information: https://www.pdx.edu/conferences/viking-pavilion-at-the-peter-w-stott-center
Portland, OR. An ARCS member honored ARCS Foundation Oregon with a $1.5 million bequest to support its signature scholar awards program in perpetuity. This is the largest gift to date for the Oregon Chapter and significantly increases the Chapter’s ability to sustain its mission at a new level. ARCS Foundation is a nationally recognized nonprofit run entirely by women who boost American leadership and aid advancement in science and technology.
Jill Josselyn was a software engineer and oceanographer in her career. Her lifelong interest in science, and her philanthropic vision, matched perfectly with the mission of ARCS – to advance science in America by investing in PhD candidates in science, engineering and medical research. ARCS Oregon supports outstanding PhD candidates at Oregon Health & Science University, Oregon State University and the University of Oregon. Josselyn supported one of the first ARCS scholars at the University of Oregon. Jill Josselyn passed away in August 2017.
The $1.5 Million Bequest from Jill Josselyn was announced at the ARCS Foundation Oregon annual meeting on May 15th, 2018 at the Town Club in Portland.
Front Row: Jamie Anderson, Kate Joseph, Caron Ogg Second Row: Jean Josephson, Leslie Workman, Julie Drinkward, Barbara Silver Third Row: Diane Alexander, Kathleen Ames, Ellen Richardson
Aletha Anderson, Co-President; Sheila Goodwin, President’s Award Recipient; Joan Foley, Co-President
“This is a transformative gift for ARCS Oregon,” said Co-President Joan Foley. “Jill’s generous bequest gives significant recognition to the important work of ARCS Oregon, and the members are honored,” Foley said.
“Jill’s love of science and curiosity led her to attend many ARCS field trips and programs about cutting-edge research that is being conducted in Oregon’s universities. Jill was well read and always had good questions for the presenting scientists,” Foley said. “The Jill V. Josselyn Scholar Award Endowment will enable the Chapter to fund PhD candidates in perpetuity.”
Founded in 2004 by a group of philanthropic women, ARCS Foundation Oregon to date has raised over $3.7 to fund scholar awards to 226 PhD candidates in Oregon.
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