Portland, May 6th. “A World of Golden Opportunities” was the theme for the 2012 the Recognition Event for the National Charity League, Inc., Portland Chapter. It marked the culmination of six years of volunteerism for the local teens and their mothers. The group of 21 … [read more]
Lake Oswego, May 12th. The 36th annual Lake Oswego Lake Run is took place under sunny blue skies. The race is organized and presented by the Lake Oswego Women’s Club, and proceeds benefit Portland area women’s and children’s charities. (Photo Credit, Tracey Freeman Photography.) Diana del … [read more]
Portland, May 5th. The Multnomah Athletic Club was decked out for a fun Fiesta benefiting Neighborhood House. The nonprofit supports educational and social assistance programs serving low-income children, families and seniors across the Portland metro area. (Photo Credit, Heather Zinger/Zinger Photography) The St. John … [read more]
Portland, May 8th. “Share our Strength” had a terrific show of support for its “Taste of the Nation”event at the Jeld-Wen Field Complex. Forest Dejaneiro, Monier Bahador, Annie Cooper and Sarah Schafer from Irving Street Kitchen were serving up delicious fare. The money raised … [read more]
Portland, May 3rd. Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon held a special fundraising breakfast featuring best selling author, Valerie Plame Wilson. Supporters who gathered at the Portland Art Museum heard about Wilson’s life as a covert CIA Operations Officer and how she worked to protect … [read more]
Portland, April 21st. More than 1,600 local Comcast employees and their families and friends, along with volunteers from Hands On Greater Portland, worked to improve a number of sites throughout Oregon and SW Washington as part of Comcast’s “Comcast Cares Day.” Comcast guest volunteer Martinque … [read more]
Portland, May 5th. “Remember, Celebrate, Believe” was the theme for the 44th annual Jesuit High School auction. Honored guests included Jesuit Father, William Hayes, and retiring principal, Sandy Satterberg. Jesuit celebrated their combined 60 years of service to the school. Gina Gladstone and Jesuit … [read more]
Portland, May 4th. OMSI supporters were invited to a Gala of surprises benefiting future generations of innovators and problem solvers. Gala Chairs, Lynn and Scottie Johnson celebrated with OMSI President, Nancy Stueber at the event. Their objective is to, “Light the path of learning for children and families … [read more]
Portland, May 1st. HBO held a kick-off an event at James John Elementary School on North Charleston Avenue as part of the May 14th premier of its four-part documentary series, “The Weight of the Nation”. At the event, the school’s wellness leader, Jane Harold, presented the Oregon Wellness Awards … [read more]
Portland, April 26th. The launch party for “Red Sweater Project” was an artful affair with hundreds of items up for sale at the Springbox Gallery to raise money for the charity. The new, locally based, nonprofit helps to create affordable, accessible and advanced educational opportunities for … [read more]
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