Portland, November 11th. In Grand Slam fashion, the Portland After School Tennis & Education Sip, Serve & Celebrate benefit was sold out! Danice Brown, the Program Director was joined by Justin Gimelstob, 1998 Australian Open and French Open mixed doubles winner, and Judy Ma, Event Planner. (Photo Credit, Mariel Klein)
Vicky and Chris Elsenbach
Justin Gimelstob, the former ATP tour pro and Tennis Channel broadcaster made a special trip to Portland to be a part of this event. Sheila Hamilton, from Kink FM radio, was the emcee and hit around on a mini court with the students. The benefit raised $132,000.
Demo match with KINKs Sheila Hamilton
W. Glen Boyd and Tiffany Boyd
Tennis players, Ristem, Natisha and Miguel
Tony and Sherryl Reser
Laura Rossi, Gina Clementi, Dan Margolin, Shawn Menashe, Gretchen Matthey
Libations included a Grey Goose Vodka Martini Lounge along with wine tasting from Zanzibar Cellars and Majestic Fine Wines and Brews from Widmer.
Carol Briggs, Jim Petrusich, Wendy Hill, Dana Petrusich, David Hill
Brian Marcinek, Malissa Marcinek, Katrine Johannessen, Nick Ehlen
Lisa Gangelhoff, Todd, Gagelhoff, Heidi Kehm, Brad Kehm
The event was sold out
From the Portland After-School Tennis & Education, Inc.:
We are a non-profit youth development organization for k-12th grade students. Our year around program creates effective partnerships with families, schools and volunteers to achieve academic and athletic success. Through one-on-one tutoring, tennis lessons, direct instruction, a strong emphasis on nutrition/fitness and parent education our program develops strong student athletes and prepares them for a productive future.
Portland, November 11th. The Native American Youth and Family Center 8th Annual dinner at the Governor Hotel was sold out. The event in the Governor Hotel’s Heritage Ballroom drew over 500 supporters.
Frank Garcia, Renee Rank Ignacio, NAYA Board Vice Chair, Hector Ignacio, Jason Lim
Each year community partners, local politicians and loyal supporters, in the corporate and philanthropic community, gather to bid on valuable Native art work from across the nation, including fine antique baskets, original paintings, prints and hand created jewelry in the silent and live auctions. (Photo Credit, Mariel Klein)
Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber (Photo Credit, Irena Solomon)
Kim Laramy, Wayne Clark, NAYA Board member, Portland Mayor, Sam Adams
Mia Barnett, Kerry Barnett, Diane Mudrow, Mike Mudrow
Michelle Osborne, NAYA Board Chair from Nike, Nichole Maher, Executive Director, Hank Fore, Comcast Senior Vice President
Rosa and Frank Alby
The mission of NAYA is as follows:
The Native American Youth and Family Center in Portland, Oregon, works to enrich the lives of our Native youth and families through education, community involvement, and culturally specific programming. We have provided educational services, cultural arts programming, and direct support to reduce poverty to the Portland metropolitan area’s American Indian and Alaska Native community for over 30 years.
The University Club of Portland was the location for an event which raised over $7,000 for Raphael House. Some of the notable attendees were: Event Emcee, Barb Bloom of Bullard Law, Keynote Speaker, Federal Judge Honorable Ann Aiken, Raphael House Executive Director, Terrie Lorenzen, Guest Speaker, Honorable Judge Nan Waller, Honorary Event Chair, Retired Senator Margaret Carter. (Photos credit, Kim Oanh Nguyen)
Raphael House Board Secretary Cindy W. Milock Greeting Guests
The Women in Leadership Luncheon is an annual event that brings together women leaders to inspire one another to raise awareness and take action addressing domestic violence in our community. The October 28th luncheon was a chance for many guests to learn more about Raphael House.
Multnomah County Commissioner Loretta Smith, Honorable Judge Nan Waller, Retired Multnomah County Domestic Violence Coordinator, Chiquita Rollins
Women in Leadership Event Attendees
Federal Judge Honorable Ann Aiken hugging Retired Senator Margaret
Raphael House of Portland is a multi-faceted domestic violence agency dedicated to ending intimate partner violence for good. It serves individuals and families of all backgrounds, cultures, ages, and sexual orientations. Raphael House has a crisis line – (503) 222-6222 in the Portland Metro Area or nation-wide at (800) 799-SAFE.
Portland, October 27th. 65 donors jumped at the chance for an exclusive evening with local chanteuse, Storm Large. The special evening raised $27,000 for Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette; it was held at Define Studio on NW Upshur. Patrons Jordan Schnitzer and Howard Hedinger join in the stylish evening. (Photos by Andie Petkus)
Storm Large, and Cara Jacobsen, PPCW Board President
Jordan Schnitzer, Peter Heuser, Susanne Hashim, PPCW’s VP of Development
Patrons gave their compliments to the chef
Chef and Owner of Studio Define, Morgan Dancer, and Chef Chris Israel of Gruner
Storm Large and Holcombe Waller
Storm Large and PPCW Supporters
Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette (PPCW) is the largest non-profit family planning and reproductive rights organization in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Portland, November 1st. Central City Concern’s luncheon raised funds for the organization’s self-sufficiency programs. Joey and Emily Harrington were guest speakers and urged the attendees to donate. Wells Fargo Bank joined Walsh Construction, Kaiser Permanente, Howard S. Wright, Legacy Health Systems and Providence Health Plans as major supporters. (Photo Credit, Andie Petkus.)
Honoree Ed Reeves of Stoel Rives LLP Attorneys at Law, Ruth Saltzman who accepted a posthumous award for her husband Harold “Hal” Saltzman, Central City Concern Executive Director Ed Blackburn.
City Commissioner Dan Saltzman with his aunt, Ruth Saltzman. And on the right, Hardy Myers helped create Central City Concern (along with George K. Meier) when they were partners at Stoel Rives LLP in the 1970s.
The event honored attorney Ed Reeves, the law firm of Stoel Rives LLP and the memory of Harold “Hal” Saltzman. Hal’s wife, Ruth, and his son, David, accepted on behalf of the Saltzman Family.
David Saltzman, (Hal's son) and CCC Director of Community Relationships Carole Romm.
Central City Concern meets its mission through innovative outcome based strategies which support personal and community transformation.
Direct access to housing which supports lifestyle change.
Integrated healthcare services that are highly effective in engaging people who are often alienated from mainstream systems.
The development of peer relationships that nurture and support personal transformation and recovery.
Attainment of income through employment or accessing benefits.
The success of these four elements results in an transformation of world view and self image from a negative to a positive outlook, enabling people to become productive citizens who want to “give something back” to the community.
Central City Concern (CCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency serving single adults and families in the Portland metro area who are impacted by homelessness, poverty and addictions. Founded in 1979, the agency has developed a comprehensive continuum of affordable housing options integrated with direct social services including healthcare, recovery and employment. CCC currently has a staff of 600, an annual operating budget of $38 million and serves more than 13,000 individuals annually.
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