Hillsboro, OR. Community Action hosted its yearly Kaleidoscope Gala at NW Events & Environments and raised $226,000. Kaleidoscope is an annual celebration of the inspiring stories of Community Action’s clients and the organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year. On April 12th, 427 community leaders and supporters gathered to enjoy dinner, local wine, a live and a silent auction, Wild Card Raffle and other unique opportunities to support the nonprofit. (Photo credit, Andie Petkus)
Renée Bruce, Executive Director of Community Action and Sabrina Ersland, Kaleidoscope Special Guest and former client of Community Action.
Sabrina, a former client of our Head Start program at Coffee Creek, was featured in the event. She shared her story of personal transformation to a captivated audience of 437 people. Determined to give her daughter a better life, Sabrina’s experience with Community Action’sHead Start program at Coffee Creek gave her a newfound purpose, embarking on a journey that has created change for her family and the community she serves. “If there was not a Community Action Head Start opportunity, I don’t think I would have the bond that I have with my daughter and I would have never found my place and my passion for what I want to do for the rest of my life.”
Thank you Fred Johnson and to our friends at Heritage Bank for your Presenting Sponsorship
Mike Scott, Hillsboro School District Superintendent Kaleidoscope Emcee
Tom Hughes, former Metro President and Hillsboro Mayor and newest Community Action Board Emeritus member was honored at the benefit.
Renée Bruce, Executive Director of Community Action
Paddles raised high during the Live Auction
The event included recognition of former Metro President and Hillsboro Mayor Tom Hughes as Community Action’s newest Emeritus Board Member.
Over $226,000 was raised at Kaleidoscope which will directly support Community Action’s programs and services dedicated to assisting local families to find a path out of poverty.
From Community Action:
Community Action would like to extend a special thanks to Kaleidoscope’s Presenting Sponsor, Heritage Bank, for their incredible support. Thank you also to all the sponsors, generous donors and volunteers who made the event a success. We are truly honored to have your help in making Washington County a place where everyone has a chance to thrive.
Portland, OR. 350 supporters gathered for a benefit called Kaleidoscope to celebration the hope, help, and change that Community Action brings to low-income families throughout Washington County. The benefit on April 13th at NW Events & Environments in Hillsboro, featured inspirational stories about small changes that make a big impact. Executive Director of Community Action, Reneè Bruce thanked Lisette Acosta, a former client, for sharing her journey. Kaleidoscope is Community Action’s annual celebration and biggest fundraiser of the year; this year it raised over $228,000. (Photo credit, Andie Petkus)
Carolyn Ortman, Kaiser Permanente; Mayor Steve Calloway, City of Hillsboro; Representative Margaret Doherty, Oregon Legislature
Reneè Bruce, Community Action Executive Director; Bruce Whiting, Key Bank
Lisette Acosta, shared her story of being homeless with her 12 year old son. Her biggest fear during that time was losing her son, because she could not provide a safe place for him. She finally found that safe place at Community Action’s Family Shelter. Once there, she got the support she needed to find permanent housing.
She told the crowd of 350 people how grateful she is to have a home. She said, “What this means is that I now have my dignity back. I can be the parent my son deserves – a mom whose primary concern is for how to make his life better instead of how to find a safe place to sleep every night.” The crowd was so inspired by her story, they rose to their feet in a standing ovation show of support. And then they gave generously to help other families facing homelessness.
From Community Action:
Community Action offers the following programs to assist eligible residents of Washington County. Click a link or call to find out about service details, availability, eligibility criteria and more.
TTY Relay Services (English) dial 711 or 1-800-735-1232
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