Portland, OR. Nearly 800 community members came together in downtown Portland to honor outgoing Central City Concern President & CEO Ed Blackburn. It was a heartfelt sendoff that featured like-minded leadership ranging from past clients to current elected officials. Blackburn was honored by Rachel Solotaroff, MD, President & CEO and Richard Harris, past Executive Director. The event also raised $300,000 to support critical programs that help accelerate the move to self-sufficiency for people who access Central City Concern’s housing, health care, and employment programs. “Compassion in Action” was the theme for the fundraiser on October 10th at the Portland Hilton. (Photo credit, Andie Petkus)
Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley sharing a connection between Ed Blackburn and the story of The Good Samaritan.
Mayor Ted Wheeler acknowledging Ed Blackburn’s dedication, compassion, and commitment to serving others for his entire career.
Israel Bayer, Executive Director, Street Roots, Ed Blackburn, President & CEO Emeritus, Central City Concern, Sandra McDonough, President & CEO, Portland Business Alliance
From Central City Concern:
Proceeds from the Compassion in Action Campaign will be used to support critical programs that help accelerate the move to self-sufficiency for people who access Central City Concern’s housing, health care, and employment programs. At Central City Concern, we don’t just put a roof over someone’s head. We give individuals the life and work skills they need to remain housed, healthy, and self-sufficient for the long term.
Portland, December 14th, 2013. More than 75 party-goers donned their most hideous sweaters for a fun party benefiting “I Have a Dream” Oregon. They raised hundreds for “Dreamers” in donations for the nonprofit at the “Dig A Pony” bar. Mark Langseth, President & CEO, is pictured with Dana Robinson, Hideous Sweater Contest Winner & Katie Jacobson. Shwood sunglasses were given to the “Best” (worst) holiday sweater and “Christmas Vacation” was screened at the bar.
The event raised awareness for “I Have a Dream” Oregon’s programming for low-income students throughout the Portland area. It also served as a celebratory event for staff and friends of “I Have a Dream,” who wore their best “hideous” sweaters to the event The organization is one of 129 non-profit organization’s selected by Willamette Week as a Give!Guide charity this year.
David Jacobson, Kendall Murphy and Katie Jacobson
Kari Morin, Vanessa Brooks, Ryland Brooks, Mark Langseth, Kendall Murphy, Tiffiny Hager, Sophie Banner, Katie Jacobson
Beth Faherty, Steph Garbarino and Tracy Bair
From I Have a Dream:
OUR MISSION:To help low-income students succeed in school, college and career.
OUR VISION: Consistent with Oregon’s 2025 aspirational goals for workforce preparation, our vision is that 100% of Oregon students complete high school and that 80% of Oregon students complete some form of post-secondary education.
Ultimately, through post-secondary completion, we want to break the cycle of poverty and change the game at a systemic level for children and families in low-income communities.
Our core theory of change is that communities must take primary responsibility for decreasing low-income student and family barriers, so that educators can focus on teacher effectiveness and classroom outcomes. Leveraging and aligning excisting community resources in highly strategic, comprehensive partnerships with low-income schools is an efficient, cost-effective and replicable approach. An investment in what we refer to as “strategic partnership leadership” is all it takes to move the student success needle.
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.
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