Central City Concern Raises $270,000 for Homeless Action Fund at Luncheon

CCC volunteers at check-in: Danielle Lawrence, Krista Matsell and Claudia Krueger

Portland, November 8th. Close to 500 people joined together at the Portland Art Museum to support Central City Concern. The event raised $270,000 for Homeless Action Fund for Self-Sufficiency. CCC volunteers at check-in: Danielle Lawrence, Krista Matsell and Claudia Krueger. (Photo Credit, Andie Petkus)

Central City Concern Executive Director Ed Blackburn, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, Portland City Commissioner Nick Fish

Longtime staff member Billy Anfield and past client Fletcher Nash

Central City Concern Executive Director Ed Blackburn and Governor John Kitzhaber

With generous sponsor support and stellar honorees, our luncheon was warmly received by about 500 people!

CCC Board member Jonathan Radmacher and CCC Director of Public Affairs Dedee Wilner-Nugent

About Central City Concern:

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 $41 million and serves more than 13,000 individuals annually.

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.