Art + Soul raises 1.7 million for Self Enhancement, Inc.

Arvie Smith and Julie Kern Smith

Portland, October 1st. “Past, Present and Future” was the theme for Self Enhancement Inc.’s 30th Anniversary Gala. The event was held at the Center for Self Enhancement on North Kerby.

Art + Soul's attentive crowd

Tony L. Hopson, Sr., Founder, President/CEO of S.E.I. and Richard Lariviere

Alonzo Mourning

The auction featured vacation trips including: a Spanish holiday, Kentucky Derby Weekend, a trip to the US Open, an NFL Road trip, a Napa Valley Escape, a trip to the Masters Golf Tournament, and many other items.

Nate McMillian

Azin and Hans van Alebeek

Brenda Braxton

Honorary Chairs were Chris and Chris Dudley.

Chris Dudley and Wayne Monfries

Paul and Geneva Knauls

Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI), is a nonprofit organization supporting at-risk urban youth. In 29 years, SEI has grown from a 1-week summer basketball camp to a agency serving thousands of students each year in the greater Portland, Oregon area.

Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.