Portland, May 23, 2013. For the first time, Bridge Meadows presented its new Bridge Builder Award to the local chapter of the Windermere Foundation. Bridge Meadows presented the first ever Bridge Builder Award to the local chapter of the Windermere Foundation. Joan Allen (center), co-owner of Windermere Real Estate and co-chair of the Windermere Foundation proudly displays the award. Derenda Schubert, executive director of Bridge Meadows, is pictured on the right and Shannon Mackey, chair of the board of directors for Bridge Meadows, is pictured on the left.
Bridge Meadows is an innovative community designed to bring together three generations to provide a stable, loving home for foster children, support for adoptive parents and an opportunity for elders to have a sense of community and purpose.
In 2007, Windermere made a commitment of $250,000 to help ensure youth placed in foster care at Bridge Meadows would be provided a healthy, stable, permanent home environment.
“The Bridge Builder Award was created to recognize ordinary people doing extraordinary things in our local community. Windermere couldn’t have emulated that more perfectly for us in our beginning stages,” said Derenda Schubert, executive director of Bridge Meadows. “They amazingly raised $250,000 during one of the worst real estate recessions in decades. We call them ‘Windermere Angels’ because the agents went above their mandatory foundation donations [taken from each commission check] by making personal donations and launching various fundraisers.”
The Bridge Builder Award was given to the Windermere Foundation on May 14th at the Bridge Meadows Bridge Builder Annual Luncheon held at the Multnomah Athletic Club in recognition of the Windermere Foundation’s generous commitment of time, financial investment and inspiration to building bridges (and building homes) in our community.
“Helping the community is just a natural extension of what we do as real estate professionals,” said Joan Allen, co-owner of Windermere Real Estate and co-chair of the Windermere Foundation. “Sure, our business does depend upon having a healthy thriving community, but the people in our business love helping children and families have successful lives.”
For the past 24 years, the Windermere Foundation has donated a portion of the proceeds from every home purchased or sold towards supporting low-income and homeless families in our communities. What started in 1989 as a grassroots foundation serving families in need in Washington State, has grown to encompass ten states and has raised over $25 million for programs and organizations that provide shelter, clothing, children’s programs, emergency assistance, and other services to those who need our help the most.
Bridge Meadows is located on the former Ball Elementary School site in the Portsmouth neighborhood. In October 2008, the Portland City Council unanimously granted a 99-year lease to Bridge Meadows. Bridge Meadows (formerly known as Portland Hope Meadows) consists of 9 family homes for adoptive families, 27 elder apartments, and an intergenerational community center. It was built with the combination of public and private dollars, opening its doors on April 1, 2011.
Bridge Meadows is a multi-generational housing community serving Oregon’s most vulnerable populations: foster youth, adoptive parents and elders (55+). Our mission is to offer permanency in the lives of foster children by providing adoptive homes, supporting those adoptive parents with resources and guidance and giving elders meaning and purpose in their daily lives. The Power of Place. Permanence. And Purpose.
8502 N. Wayland Avenue | Portland OR | 97203 |503.953.1100 | www.bridgemeadows.org
Portland, June 9th, 2013. More than 550 runners and walkers pounded the pavement to support DoveLewis at the third annual Run for the Love of Dove event. The run, held in the neighborhoods of Northwest Portland, raised approximately $37,000 to support the DoveLewis Stray Animal and Wildlife program – a donor-funded program that provides 24-hour emergency stabilization and care for injured stray and animals and wildlife.
Awards were given to the top race finishers including Pablo and his human companion who finished as the first human/dog team.
This year, the event also drew nearly 300 canine co-pilots who eagerly trotted along with their human companions on the flat and fast, 5K course. Post-race activities included a variety of food and drink options, a vendor street fair, live entertainment, silly pet contests and a professional photo booth for both people and pets.
Portland’s First Lady, Nancy Hales (center), her daughter Carolyn (left), and family friend, Kendall showed their support for DoveLewis with furry friends in tow! Shown here with DoveLewis CEO, Ron Morgan.
With temperatures in the low 70s the weather was perfect for a quick morning race. Every participant received a special, limited-edition pair of DoveLewis sunglasses to commemorate the event.
About the Stray Animal and Wildlife Program
More than one thousand injured strays, lost pets and wild animals come to DoveLewis from county shelters, Good Samaritans, police officers and firefighters every year. DoveLewis works in partnership with local county shelters and the Portland Audubon Society to provide 24-hour emergency stabilization and care for these animals. Operation of the Stray Animal and Wildlife Program relies on financial support from the community and it is not uncommon for the cost of treating these animals to exceed $150,000 every year.
About DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital
DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital, established in 1973 and based in Portland, Ore., is the only nonprofit, 24-hour emergency and intensive care unit in the region. DoveLewis provides donor-funded programs to the community, including one of the United States’ largest volunteer-based animal blood banks, a nationally recognized pet loss support program, 24-hour stabilizing care for lost, stray and wild animals and financial assistance for qualifying low-income families and abused animals. Celebrating 40 years of service to the community and over 500,000 animals treated and counting; that is experience you can trust! For more information, please visit DoveLewis.org.
Portland, May 22nd, 2013. The 3rd annual Courageous Voice Breakfast drew 350 supporters of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon. Guests at the fundraiser at the Portland Art Museum included Mira Hayward and Emi Foster who represent the next generation of women’s health advocates.
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon Field Director Nichi Masters Linder, Program Manager Alicia Temple, keynote speaker Sandra Fluke, Executive Director Laura Terrill Patten and Communications and Marketing Director Jimmy Radosta celebrate at the 2013 Courageous Voice Breakfast.
Former Governor Barbara Roberts greets a friend with Human Rights Campaign co-founder Terry Bean.
2013 Pro-Choice Champion Senator Diane Rosenbaum is honored by PPAO Board Member Marilyn Epstein and 2012 Pro-Choice Champion Secretary of State Kate Brown.
Ted Wheeler delivers the opening remarks at Portland Art Museum’s Kridel Grand Ballroom.
Planning Committee volunteer Galen Gamble hand-rolled more than 1,300 paper flowers for the “I Am Not in Your Shoes” centerpieces.
From Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon:
About Us
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon is an independent, non-partisan, not-for-profit organization formed as the political arm of Planned Parenthood. Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon engages in educational and electoral activity including public education campaigns, grassroots organizing, and legislative advocacy.
In 2002, we formed Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon, which is a statewide, non-partisan political action committee that supports pro-choice, pro-family planning candidates for office.
Candidates often do not give voters the information they need to make important election decisions and many anti-choice candidates try to hide their true agenda until after the election. To combat this, our political arm seeks to provide accurate information about candidates to voters.
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon is incorporated under Section 501c(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. Therefore, contributions are not tax deductible. This site is paid for by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon and Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon and is not authorized by any candidate or candidate committee.
Our Mission
To advocate for public policy changes that will enhance and protect reproductive rights, and build support and accountability among our elected officials in Oregon.
To execute our mission, PPAO builds grassroots support for reproductive rights, engages in legislative lobbying, and builds leaders for the pro-choice movement. Our Political Action Committee works to educate voters on where candidates stand on key issues as well as make direct and in-kind contributions to pro-choice candidates.
Portland, June 6th, 2013. The Portland Children’s Museum broke ground on the Museum’s largest capital expansion since moving to Washington Park in 2001. The new exhibit, Outdoor Adventure, will transform 1.3 acres of land around the Museum into year-round outside play space.
Museum staff were joined by the board of directors at the groundbreaking with major project funders, including representatives from The Standard, The Blazer’s make it better foundation, Cambia Health Solutions, Knowledge Universe, Wells Fargo and Maybelle Clark MacDonald Fund. Executive Director Ruth Shelly and board president Shawn DuBurg led the charge. Officials from Andersen Construction, the exhibit’s lead contractor, also joined in the celebration.
ABOUT OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Outdoor Adventure will invite children and their families to play and connect to the natural world. The exhibit will provide environments that stimulate curiosity and creativity, where children of all backgrounds and abilities are free to explore, and adults can see the outdoors through a child’s unique perspective.
The all-weather, all-seasons exhibit will include trails and ravines, a campsite, a meadow, and a creek, as well as a pavilion and amphitheater, among other exhibit features. Phase I of the exhibit, Zany Maze, opened on April 22, 2012. Phase 2 is currently slated for opening in spring 2014.
The exhibit seeks to follow LEED standards for structures to model resource conservation and environmental stewardship. Settings are designed to be sustainable by preserving and incorporating natural features, including current trees, plants, and rocks; landscaping to support visual and acoustic separation of spaces using plants that are non-toxic and non-invasive; creating ground features that take advantage of Portland’s climate; and designed to follow the natural contours of the land. For more about Outdoor Adventure, and to view artist renderings, visit portlandcm.org/outdoor-adventure/.
ABOUT PORTLAND CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
Portland Children’s Museum is the museum that doesn’t act like a museum. You won’t find any velvet ropes inside, and playing with and touching our exhibits is strongly encouraged. Our main exhibit is the imagination of the children who play here. Every activity from permanent and traveling exhibits to art studios and classes is designed to encourage children to play and wonder while they learn about themselves and the world around them. For more about Portland Children’s Museum, visit portlandcm.org.
Portland, June 6th, 2013. The American Diabetes Association of Oregon & SW Washington raised $150,000 at the first annual Father of the Year Awards. Fathers honored included: Craig Robinson, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Oregon State University; Duncan Campbell, Child Activist and Founder of Friends of the Children and The Campbell Group; Mike Greene, Partner, Rosenthal, Greene & Devlin, P.C; Scott Keeney, President & CEO, nLIGHT; and Chris Dudley, Former NBA Player and Founder of the Chris Dudley Foundation. (photo credit, Andie Petkus)
It was a standing ovation for the men. The event, held at the Portland Hilton, recognizes men for their outstanding strength, commitment and love they exhibit as fathers.
“Father of the Year” honorees have both attained success in their chosen field or endeavor, and carved out time to teach and mature their children, while also becoming good citizens and proud members of the community.
Craig Robinson, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Oregon State University, holds one of his two young sons. He is pictured with his daughter Leslie Robinson, (center) and wife Kelly. Robinson’s the big brother of First Lady Michelle Obama, who mentioned in a recorded message for the celebration that because her father was not alive when she married Barack Obama, Craig walked her down the aisle.
Duncan Campbell, Child Activist and Founder of Friends of the Children and The Campbell Group, is pictured with his son Jeff Campbell (who has diabetes), son Courtney Campbell, their friend and wife Cindy Campbell
Chris Dudley, Former NBA Player and Founder of the Chris Dudley Foundation, son Charles, daughter Emma, his wife, Chris Love Dudley, and son Sam.
Scott Keeney, President & CEO, nLIGHT – Keeney, Janet Keeney daughter Elizabeth, his wife Janet and daughter, Kate.
During the event, Tegan Johnson, a 13 year old from Hazelbrook Middle School in Tualatin, presented the special appeal for the Safe at Schools program which raised more than $40,000. Safe at Schools is dedicated to making sure all children with diabetes, like Tegan, are medically safe at school and have the same educational opportunities as their classmates.
Sponsors included: Moda Health, Oregon State University, Our Beaver Nation, Rosenthal, Greene & Devlin and PC, Magaurn Video.
(Click on the honoree’s name to watch videos from their family.)
Duncan Campbell — Child Activist and Founder of Friends of the Children and The Campbell Group
Chris Dudley — Former NBA Player and Founder of the Chris Dudley Foundation
Craig Robinson — Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Oregon State University
Father of the Year honorees have both attained success in their chosen field or endeavor, and carved out time to teach and mature their children while also becoming good citizens and proud members of the community. To date, more than $30 million has been raised from Father of the Year events to help the American Diabetes Association fund essential advocacy, education and research initiatives.
Portland, June 12th, 2013. The Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) is seeking works on paper—prints, drawings, paintings on paper and photographs—to purchase for the Visual Chronicle of Portland collection, for example, Motoya Nakamura (The Oregonian), Orange Devy, 2008, archival pigment print, 11 ¾” x 18”. The budget for the purchase and framing of artwork is $10,000. The deadline for submissions is Monday, July 15, 2013.
Background: The Visual Chronicle of Portland is a collection of original works on paper that portray artists’ perceptions of what makes the City of Portland unique. The Chronicle is owned by the City, and exists as a subset of its Public Art Collection. Since its beginning in 1985, the Chronicle has grown to 303 works by 179 different artists and has established itself as an important archive of daily life in Portland, Oregon. RACC oversees the day-to-day management of the Visual Chronicle for the City and insures that the collection remains available to the public by rotating works throughout public spaces in City of Portland and Multnomah County buildings. The collection strives to reflect a diversity of populations, artistic disciplines and points of view.
Until I served on the Visual Chronicle Selection Panel I had no idea what a diverse and talented group of artists was at work in Portland. This collection is a testament to the fact that there is not just one Portland, but many—and that we need the artists’ perspectives to get a glimpse of those aspects of the city.
– Former Visual Chronicle Selection panel member Judith Barrington,
William Park, Sentinel, 2000, oil on paper, 30” x 22” is an example of The Visual Chronicle of Portland.
Theme for 2013: As in the past, purchase selections will be made based on how well the work matches the purpose and spirit of the Visual Chronicle—conveying perceptions of what makes Portland unique. This year however, the selection panel would like to encourage work that documents, describes, or evokes areas, communities and issues that are under-represented in the Chronicle. The bridges, the Rose Parade, Washington Park and other Portland icons, are all well cataloged, but the collection has fewer works that represent people and places that exist beyond downtown and outside of the mainstream. While no absolute boundaries or subjects are mandated or excluded, the panel hopes to add range to the Chronicle and better represent vital neighborhoods, communities and artists that contribute to a fully textured view of Portland.
Selection and Purchase Process: Additions to the Chronicle are supported each year by a fund of $10,000 which covers the purchase of new artwork and archival matting and framing. The Chronicle is restricted to works on paper no larger than 24” x 30”; this keeps the cost of individual pieces modest and allows the selection panel to purchase multiple works.
The selection panel is composed of an independent group of artists and curators. This year’s panel includes Yoonhee Choi, artist and teacher; Gabe Flores, artist, curator; Roll Hardy, artist; Grant Hottle, artist, teacher; Blake Shell, artist, curator. The selection process will take place in two parts—an initial review of digital images followed by a final review of actual artwork.
Information Session: To assist artists with the submission process and to provide additional
in-depth background on the Visual Chronicle collection RACC staff will hold an information session on Tuesday, June 25th from 5:30pm – 6:30pm at RACC offices, 411 NW Park Avenue, Suite 101.
Email Keith Lachowicz at [email protected] to reserve a spot. RACC staff is also available to speak off-site to groups of artists who would like to learn more about this purchase opportunity.
Submission Deadline: The deadline for all submissions is Monday, July 15, 2013 at 5pm.
Portland, May 15th, 2013. It was a fun-filled evening of pub-style trivia, games, and prizes for the Open Meadow Benefit. Over 375 guests, staff, and volunteers supported the Open Meadow event which raised $166,300 for the nonprofit’s programs. (photo credit, Meredith Gilchrist / Dave Schloetel)
Kate Brown, Oregon Secretary of State; Jerome Kersey, Portland Trail Blazers Alumni Ambassador; and Lisa Watson, owner of Cupcake Jones join MC Keith Thomajan of the United Way of the Columbia-Willamette on stage.
Each celebrity competed three challenges throughout the evening – hula hooping, composing a limerick (we’re sorry, we can’t share these – they were bawdy!), and answering trivia questions.
Open Meadow focuses on young people: endowing them with the skills, power and hope to be agents of change in their communities.
Step Up In collaboration with Roosevelt, Madison, Franklin, and Gresham High Schools, students at very high risk of dropping out of school participate in tutoring, mentoring, leadership development, and summer enrichment programs.
Career Services Works to ensure that all Open Meadow youth reach their long-term career goals by providing access to advanced employment and educational opportunities, focused training, and comprehensive support. Youth from all around Portland are welcome to apply for admission to Career Services programs.
Portland, June 9th, 2013. Hannah Rose Rice became the third Madison High School student and first in 39-years to be selected as Queen of the Portland Rose Festival. The Portland Rose Festival’s Spirit Mountain Casino Grand Floral Parade stepped off for the 100th time under beautiful skies as it wound its way though capacity crowds along the 4.2 mile parade route. Everyone was a winner today in the Bank of the West Grand Floral Walk leading the parade at 9:30 a.m. as families made themselves over with fun costumes and decorations. Here are the most revived and updated awards.
Rose Festival CityFair, part of Portland’s Official Festival, is open for three full weekends starting on Memorial Day weekend. This metropolitan fair features local beer, live exotic animals, a wide variety of shopping in the CityFair Shopping Center, a brand new ride, special attractions and a customized fireworks show choreographed to your favorite classic rock hits on opening night! Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park in downtown Portland comes alive with CityFair.
2013 SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO GRAND FLORAL PARADE FLOAT AWARDS
Al Reser Sweepstakes Award (Most outstanding float in the Parade)
Reser’s Fine Foods
Queens Award (Most outstanding non-animated float in the parade)
Vietnamese Community of Oregon
President’s Award (Most effective overall floral presentation)
Portland- Kaohsiung Sister City Association
Governor’s Award (Best depiction of life in Oregon)
Fred Meyer
Royal Rosarian Award (Best craftsmanship and workmanship)
Battleground Rose Float
Rose Society Award (Most effective use and display of roses)
Spirit Mountain Casino
Rose Festival Directors Award (Best depiction of volunteerism)
Oregon National Guard
Rose Festival Court Award (Best example of enthusiasm and teamwork)
Spokane Lilac Festival
Grand Marshal Award (Best depiction of whimsy)
Portland General Electric
Theme Award (Best presentation of Rose Festival theme)
The Oregonian
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Award (Best depiction of community spirit)
Alaska Airlines
Queen Thelma Award (Most artistic design and presentation)
Royal Rosarian Foundation
Judges Award (Exceptional merit)
Radio Cab
Golden Rose Award (Exceptional merit)
Life Flight Network
BAND AWARDS:
Band Sweepstakes (Best Band in Parade)
Evergreen High School, Vancouver, WA
In-State Division A (99 Members or Less)
First Place – Sunset High School, Beaverton, OR
Second Place – Canby High School, Canby, OR
Third Place – Glencoe High School, Hillsboro, OR
In-State Open (100 or more)
First Place – Westview High School, Beaverton, OR
Second Place – West Salem High School, Salem, OR
Third place – Century High School, Hillsboro, OR
Out-of-State Division A (99 Members or Less)
First Place – Battle Ground High School, Battle Ground, WA
Second Place – Grenada Hills High School, Grenada Hills, CA
Third Place – Columbia River High School, Vancouver, WA
Out of State Open (100 or more)
First Place – South Kitsap High School, Port Orchard, WA
Specialty Music Award
Shu-Te High School Band, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
CAPTION AWARDS (Band Support)
Flag and Dance
Evergreen High School
Parent Support
Century High School
Cheerleading
Westview High School
EQUESTRIAN AWARDS:
Vern Hulit Award for Excellence in Preparation, Organization and Presentation
Portland, May 10th, 2013. It was an uplifting night for 400 supporters of the Dougy Center as they raised over $465,000 for the nonprofit. “Reflection” was the theme of the annual benefit dinner and auction at the Portland Art Museum. Cynthia Johnson, Dougy Center parent, connected with with Group Facilitator & Board Member Gwyneth Gamble Booth, and Group Facilitator & Advisory Board Member Barbie Rice. (photo credit, Andie Petkus Photography)
Board Members Spencer Ehrman & Joe Feltz, with Board Chair Diane Kinkade, and Dougy Center Chief Operating Officer Brendon Connelly and his wife Amy Lutz
Frank and Kristina Geary, Sunset Porsche Audi
The Dougy Center provides support in a safe place where children, teens, young adults, and their families grieving a death can share their experiences. It provides support and training locally, nationally and internationally to individuals and organizations seeking to assist children in grief.
This year’s event was presented by Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon and co-chaired by Mark and Leslie Ganz, Cambia Health Solutions.
The evening culminated with the announcement of The Dougy Center Porsche Boxster Raffle winner. The auction and raffle raised more than $465,000 for Dougy Center programs to support children, teens, young adults and their families grieving a death.”
Portland, June 6th, 2013. The Rose Festival’s ‘Faces of Portland’ was a series of four fundraising events during Rose Festival at the historic Giltner Mansion in NE Portland. Each event featured one of the many faces that personify Portland. (photo credit, Janie Hansen)
Courtenay Hamiester – radio host, Robert Hansen – Past Pres. Rose Festival, John McCulloch – Giltner Mansion current owner and Rose Festival Board member, Peter Mack – Rose Festival Board member, Daniel Wilson – Portland writer
The series closed with a Sunday champagne brunch featuring nationally recognized Portland writer Daniel Wilson, and radio host Courtenay Hamiester. Wilson’s book ROBOPOCALYPSE was optioned by Dreamworks for a movie. Sixty guests listened in as Livewire’s Courtenay Hamiester interviewed Wilson.
Courtenay Hamiester – Livewire (NPR) radio host with Daniel Wilson – Portland writer
Tickets to each of the Faces of Portland events were available for purchase through the Rose Festival for $75 each. The series kicked off with a visit from Rep. Earl Blumenauer and performances by Grant High School’s Royal Blues and the Rose City Quartet; the series continued with Chef Adam Kekahuna from the recently opened Quartet restaurant; and continued with performances by Portland Opera vocalists Caitlin Mathes and Peter Bilott.
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