HomeWord Bound: An Event of Literary Proportions Raises Funds for Affordable Housing
Tualatin, April 5th, 2013. Community Partners for Affordable Housing’s 15th Annual fundraiser drew 240 suporters. CPAH raised more than $57,000 to build affordable housing for families, seniors and Veterans, and provide youth and senior programs for residents. Clyde and Terri Zahn perused the silent auction at the Tualatin Country Club. (Photo credit, Ben Wells)
Best selling authors Kim Stafford, Daniel H. Wilson, Whitney Otto and Master of Ceremonies Dan Murphy of The Broadway Rose Theatre Co., entertained the crowd at “HomeWord Bound.”
Several Community Partners for Affordable Housing Board Members gathered, including Jessica Cousineau, Tom Murphy, Mary Eidson, Larry Hauth, Judy Werner, Gaile Baack, and Marianne Potts.
Authors Yuvi Zalkow and Laura Stanfill chat with guests at “HomeWord
Bound: An Event of Literary Proportions,”
Nine additional local authors were also in attendance: TJ Brown, Rob DeBorde, Brian Doyle, Scott Farris, April Henry, Karen Karbo, Carter Sickels, Laura Stanfill and Yuvi Zalkow. CPAH is celebrating its 20th year, and Founding Board Members Doug Plambeck, Marianne Potts, Mary Owen and Margaret Nelson were honored. Tracy Stepp was event coordinator and Diana Potts was chairwoman. Proceeds from this event benefit CPAH and help support resident programs such as Summer Youth Program, After School Program and Community Building.
