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Neighborhood House Fiesta Local Raises $138,000

St. John Ballet Folklorico, a program offered in partnership with Neighborhood House's SUN Community School at George Middle School

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 Ballet Folklorico, a program offered in partnership with Neighborhood House’s SUN Community School at George Middle School, brought the evening some flare!

Neighborhood House Board Members Jane Packard, Beth Blenz-Clucas, Pam Field and Linda Gerber get festive at Neighborhood House's annual dinner/auction.

Board Member Tom Doherty, with wife Kristin, was on hand representing event sponsor Welch Allyn.

Guests Lonnie Mayer, Beth Stanton and Libby Scholz joined the "Comunidad de Caring" at Fiesta Locale on May 5.

Local Mariachi star Edna Vasquez' performance brought the Cinco de Mayo festivities to life.

From Neighborhood House:

Our programs help low-income, recent-immigrant and other vulnerable people overcome challenges so they can achieve success, stability and independence.

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.