Portland, April 11th, 2015. Human Solutions’ auction and gala raised more than $80,000 for the agency’s programs and services for low-income and homeless individuals and families. About 230 guests attended the event at the Melody Ballroom in Portland. This year’s kite-filled theme was “Soar With Us.” The event featured silent and live auctions, a buffet dinner, and dancing to live East Coast jazz, swing and pop by Portland’s Shanghai Woolies. Guests had a great time bidding for auction items via their smart phones.
Multnomah County Commissioner Jules Bailey, right, enjoys the Human Solutions auction with State Rep. Jeff Reardon. Bailey represents District 1, which includes areas west of the Willamette River and the inner eastside south of Interstate 84. Reardon represents East Portland and Happy Valley
Bess Wills, General Manager at Gresham Ford, and Jean DeMaster, Executive Director at Human Solutions, get ready for the live auction.
Sona K. Andrews, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Portland State University, raises her bid card high at the Human Solutions auction.
Guests at the Human Solutions auction included Terry Wilson, Director of Affordable Housing, and Rich Miller, President/Owner of Affinity Property Management.
The Melody Ballroom was the site of this year’s “Soar With Us” auction.
About Human Solutions
Human Solutions promotes self-sufficiency for homeless and low-income families and individuals in outer East Portland and East Multnomah County. The agency’s four primary program areas are direct services to homeless families, affordable housing, employment and economic development, and safety net services to prevent homelessness, such as rent assistance and utility assistance. For more information, visit www.humansolutions.org.
Portland, October 15, 2014. Human Solutions welcomed more than 135 supporters to the Benson Hotel for this year’s “It’s on the House” luncheon. The event raised $21,500 for Human Solution’s programs for homeless families, which served 850 families last year alone. (photo credit, Andie Petkus) Jean DeMaster, Executive Director of Human Solutions (center) is pictured with Jan Laskey, left, and Gail Lannoy, both Senior Vice Presidents of Community Development Banking at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Bank of America Merrill Lynch was presenting sponsor of the luncheon.
Jean DeMaster, Executive Director of Human Solutions, is pictured with Keith Thomajan, President and CEO of United Way of the Columbia-Willamette, who gave an inspirational keynote address about United Way’s multi-year plan to break the cycle of childhood poverty in Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, and Clark counties. Human Solutions is one of United Way’s 30 “Community Strengthening” partners.
“It’s on the House” luncheon guests listen to keynote speaker Keith Thomajan, President and CEO of United Way of the Columbia-Willamette. Guests also heard from a Human Solutions client, a domestic violence survivor who, along with her two daughters, received housing and other support services at Human Solutions.
About Human Solutions:
Human Solutions builds pathways out of poverty by promoting self-sufficiency for homeless and low-income families and individuals in East Portland and East Multnomah County. The agency’s four primary program areas are emergency shelter and stabilization services, affordable housing, employment and economic development, and homelessness prevention services such as rent and utility assistance. For more information, visit humansolutions.org.
Portland, May 9th, 2014. Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon’s (PRO) fifth annual dinner and auction “Cirque du Hope,” was celebrated at the Sentinel Hotel.With more than 300 guests, “Cirque du Hope showcased an exciting French circus atmosphere and was an unforgettable evening for all as PRO raised more than $230,000. Mary Valentine visited with and Debra Millegan at the event. Debra Millegan, who lives with young onset Parkinson’s disease, chaired the event. Her talent and dedication to lead the hard working team was inspirational. The event was sponsored in part by Providence Brain and Spine Institute, Waste Connections, The Standard and Elite Care. (photo credit, Annie Lindekugel of Annie’s Sweet Pea)
Proceeds of the event will help empower individuals to meet the challenges of those living with Parkinson’s disease through information, education, personal support and advocacy in Oregon and Southern Washington. For more information about Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon, visit www.parkinsonsresources.org.
Portland, February 21st, 2013. Supporters marked the 20th anniversary of the Providence Child Center Swindells Resource Center by donating more than $300,000. William Swindells, Jr. and Dick Clark, ED at SPV Foundation had a chance to catch up at the Pure Space event in Northwest, Portland.
Charlie Swindells at the Podium, Bill R. Swindells on right of image.
Children and their families who have used the Swindells Resource Center shared their touching stories during the event, and the Heart of Gold Award was presented to the Swindells family in loving memory of Jean Baton Swindells. The event also included a ceremony and dinner.
Amy Roloff, left, star of TLC’s reality show “Little People, Big World,” poses with Michelle Kennedy and her son, Evan Kennedy at the 2013 Heart of Gold event on Feb. 21. Michelle and Evan use the resources at the Swindells Center and visit Providence Neurodevelopmental Center for Children for speech and other therapies.
Past Heart of Gold award recipients are honored. Eloise Savage represents Providence Child Center Guild, Nancy Lematta, Ann Humberston, Karen Gaffney, Pat Becker, Pat Moss, Bill Schonely and Jim Moss.
Heart of Gold attendees place bids to raise money for the Swindells Resouce Center at Providence Child Center.
William Swindells, Jr.
The Swindells Center at Providence Child Center provides direct support and links to resources for families of children with disabilities in Oregon, including books, parenting groups and classes, speaker events and other materials. Services are offered at the main Portland location of the Swindells Center, as well as satellite sites in Hood River and Medford. All locations will benefit from donations given at Heart of Gold. When Jean Baton Swindells was born with Down syndrome in 1957, her parents, Ann and Bill Swindells Jr., had few places to turn for information, resources or support. After Jean died at the age of 33, the Swindells family provided the financial support to build the Jean Baton Swindells Resource Center. Established at Providence Child Center in 1994, it gives families the information the Swindells did not have when Jean was growing up.
“Jean inspired her parents, Ann and Bill, to provide the resources necessary for families all across Oregon to help their special needs children reach their fullest potential,” says Karen Santangelo, Providence Child Center Foundation president. “It’s only through community support that this important program is able to touch 12,000 families annually.”
Contributions from the Swindells family to Providence Child Center over the years have connected thousands of families, educators, providers and caregivers throughout Oregon with resources at little or no cost. The center has helped children regardless of age, language or diagnosis. Proceeds from the 2013 Heart of Gold event will support the ongoing work of Swindells Resource Center and provide support and resources for future generations of children and their families.
The Swindells Center at Providence Child Center provides direct support and links to resources for families of children with disabilities in Oregon, including books, parenting groups and classes, speaker events and other materials. Services are offered at the main Portland location of the Swindells Center, as well as satellite sites in Hood River and Medford.
For more information about the Providence Child Center Foundation, call 503-215-2406.
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