Portland, OR. The Edwards Center’s Annual Luncheon Celebrate Success drew 400 guests to the Multnomah Athletic Club. The benefit on October 11th raised Over $350,000 to help enhance the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. Eva Norland posed with participants Tuanne Deklotz and Marla Kleinheinz. Behind them, stood staffer Cassie Cretian. The nonprofit offers training, education, employment, housing and social opportunities. (Photo credit, Andie Petkus)
Pat Reser, Reser’s Fine Foods and her husband Bill Westphal. Pat was the Keynote speaker for the event.
New Executive Director, Allen Cress, with founder Dr. Jean Edwards and Art Pascuzzi, Milwaukee Crane
Founder, Dr. Jean Edwards, Jean Uzelac and sister, Marlene Burns
Ann Perrins, Board Member and family guardian to sister Dee Yerke with Allen Cress, Executive Director, Edwards Center
Elizabeth Austin, Founder EC Dr. Jean Edwards and Sean Kuni, Wayne D. Kuni & Joan E. Kuni Foundation
David Butler with wife, Michelle Neiss Butler and Richard and Mary Norgart, who have a sister, Sue, in the program.
Craig and Linda Hannum offered a $100,000 matching grant to honor their daughter Amy, who benefits from the Edwards Center program.
From the Edwards Center:
We live every day in support of these core values
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Excellence
Providing the best to people with developmental disabilities.
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Individuality
Encouraging decision-making and expression of choice.
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Ability
Emphasizing an optimistic and compassionate attitude in supporting participants as they overcome challenges.
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Respect
Facilitating dignity and respect for all individuals through personal and environmental safety, cleanliness and privacy.
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Productivity
Encouraging productiveness and engagement, whether through employment, artistic expression, socializing or other activities.
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Integration
Fostering and creating opportunities for participating in their communities with people without disabilities.
For more information: http://edwardscenter.org/
