Portland, September 12th, 2015. The pavilions and courtyards of Lan Su Chinese Garden were the scene of the fourth annual Under the Moonlight Fundraising Dinner. KGW Anchor Tracy Barry was the emcee for the evening. Supporters donated more than $72,000 to help support Lan Su Chinese Garden’s mission of engaging visitors in the rich cultural history of China. The funds will help support award winning cultural programming, garden and plant maintenance and fill the gap between the reduced price Lan Su charges for school groups to visit and their actual cost.
Vanessa Abahashemi, Lan Su Chinese Garden Director of Philanthropy; Table Host Christina Wilson
Connie Hiram – Board Director; Soren Jorgensen; and Henry Bruns
Bartender Adam Simpson creates the famed Spanish Coffee from Huber’s Restaurant on the lakeside terrace of Lan Su Chinese Garden
Ian Lindsay, event auctioneer; Terry Smith – Board Director; SaTina Smith
Jonathan and Laura Wilson
A Cena assistant chef creates risotto with Chef Enrico Merendino from A Cena Ristorante
The evening featured eight of Portland’s best chefs and restaurants treating attendees to a unique and exciting three and four-course meal under the evening sky at Lan Su Chinese Garden. Limited to only 100 guests, this experience is one of Portland’s best-kept secrets. Under the Moonlight at Lan Su Chinese Garden
Participating chefs and restaurants included Adelé Nofield from Wilf’s Restaurant & Bar with appetizers and custom drinks; Chef Cory Schreiber from the Art Institute of Portland; Chef Enrico Merendino from A Cena Ristorante; Chef Mark Hosack from Gracie’s in Hotel DeLuxe; Chef John Eisenhart from Nel Centro; Chef Alex Diestra from Saucebox; and Chefs Ed Ross and Gabe Rosen from Biwa + Noraneko. Additionally bartender Adam Smith from Huber’s Café created Huber’s signature Spanish Coffee on the lakeside terrace as an after-dinner treat.
From Lan Su Chinese Garden:
Lan Su Chinese Garden depends on visitors, members and donors to maintain the garden as a center of calm, culture and beauty in the in the heart of the city.
Supporting Lan Su Chinese Garden is easy and impactful. Become a member and enjoy the hundreds of programs a year or make a donation in honor or memory of a loved one. Provide your employees with a place to decompress with a business membership or sponsor an event to highlight your company’s commitment to cross-cultural engagement.
Thank you for giving. Your support of Lan Su ensures that Lan Su is always there for young children to discover, for friends and families to connect, and for people to find a place of calm when they need it most.
Portland, September 18th, 2015. Neighborhood House honored its supporters at an annual Leadership Circle Dinner held at the Cedarwood Waldorf School—formerly the historic Neighborhood House building. Guests began the event with a tour of the historic site and visited classrooms where Neighborhood House’s tradition of providing anti-poverty services and educational support for low-income neighbors originated. In recognition of its Century+10 anniversary celebration, local historian Arnie Panitch gave a presentation about the founding of Neighborhood House and the community it has served for the past 110 years. The nonprofithelps low-income, recent-immigrant and other vulnerable people overcome challenges so they can achieve success, stability and independence.
Local historian Arnie Panitch vividly described the founding of Neighborhood House and its impact on the community.
This Historic plaque marks Neighborhood House’s long-standing tradition.
Executive Director Rick Nitti and Dave Carboneau.
Throughout the evening, guests had the opportunity to view illustrations depicting images of what affordable housing could possibly look like at the Neighborhood House site in Multnomah Village.
The dinner celebration closed with remarks from Dave Carboneau of Home First Development about the future of affordable housing in Portland. Afterwards, guests had an opportunity to see illustrations of one vision for proposed affordable housing at Neighborhood House’s Multnomah Village location.
Portland, September 17th, 2015. Homeless and low-income families in the Portland area are one step closer to self-reliance, thanks to the Dennis’ 7 Dees Annual Charity Golf Tournament benefiting Human Solutions held at Langdon Farms. Sean Snodgrass, Brian Humble, Dean Snodgrass, and Jeff Beiker supported the event. The goal was to raise over $100,000 – it was easily surpassed, with proceeds totaling $107,661.00. This brings the 6-year total to $400,000 since its inception in 2010.
Dean Snodgrass, Jean DeMaster, Dave Snodgrass, Terry Cieko, Dani Powell
What was once a small vendor and employee golf outing sponsored by the owners of Dennis’ 7 Dees Landscaping and Garden Centers has now evolved into a significant fundraiser that benefits homeless families in East Portland and East Multnomah County through Human Solutions’ programs and services.
“On behalf of all of us at Dennis’ 7 Dees, we are pleased to continue to help Human Solutions carry out their vital mission in the community of serving hundreds of homeless children and their families. We are very grateful for our suppliers, clients, friends and employees who help make this event possible,” stated Dave Snodgrass, President of Dennis’ 7 Dees. Proceeds from this tournament specifically assist Human Solutions operate their Emergency Family Shelter and other services for homeless parents and children. On November 1st when the shelter opens, there will be 100 beds ready for families in need. New this year: the shelter will remain open year-round, so there will be help anytime during the year.
Jean DeMaster, executive director of Human Solutions notes, “Human Solutions is extremely fortunate to work with the Dennis’ 7 Dees family and friends and are very appreciative of their continued support. We know that those in our community who are homeless, especially those with children, don’t want to be homeless. The proceeds from this event allow us to provide this emergency shelter for them. It also enables us to help these families stay together, while they learn important skills and get the help they need to get back on their feet.”
From Human Solutions:
Human Solutions promotes self-reliance for homeless and low-income families and individuals in outer East Portland and East Multnomah County. The agency’s four primary program areas are: homelessness prevention, affordable housing, employment and economic development, and safety net services such as rent and utility assistance. For more information, visit www.humansolutions.org. For more information about Dennis’ 7 Dees, go to www.dennis7dees.com.
Portland, September 19th, 2015. Sunny skies welcomed nearly 1,000 supporters who joined forces to raise funds for United Cerebral Palsy of Oregon and SW Washington. At the starting line, the Portland State Viking had a chance to meet super-kid Rohen Zuniga and the Team from Advantis posed for a photo. Organizers are hoping they raise $100,000 by offering participants the choice of a 2.5 mile walk/roll – 5k run or 8k run. United Cerebral Palsy has been committed to advancing the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities since 1955. Today the organization provides supports for adults, children, and families who experience cerebral palsy or other disabilities.
United Cerebral Palsy offer individualized support, information, and advocacy services for people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities throughout the region.
The volunteer foce included Amber Grek and her daughter Hailey. They were helping out Marking Coordinator, Merna Robertson.
To adults we offer in-home, community connection and job supports.
For families, we assist in the navigation of raising a child with a developmental disability such as cerebral palsy from the time a diagnosis is received, and a connection to a support network of other families with similar experiences.
In June of 2014, we added in-home services for children which include attendant care, skills training and respite relief care for their parents.
Mission:To advance the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.
UCP Vision: “A Community for Everyone”
At UCP, we envision a community that values the same important ideas that we do:
Full Inclusion: Individuals, regardless of the severity of their disability, are included in every aspect of life including home, school, workforce, and community.
Empowerment: People with disabilities, and families of children with disabilities, have a right to make decisions about things that affect their lives. We help them identify their options and utilize the same means as anyone else in the community to achieve their choices.
Family Solidarity: Families having a member with disabilities are supported so they may stay together and flourish.
Diversity: All persons are valued and respected for their individual differences.
Teamwork: It takes teamwork to produce positive results. The many people who contribute to our mission are appreciated, encouraged, and supported.
Baker City, September 19th, 2015. 794 people from 48 states took to the road for Cycle Oregon. The seven-day ride courses through a different part of Oregon each year and this year riders moved through eastern Oregon, starting and finishing in Baker City and exploring the scenic Hells Canyon wilderness on the border of Idaho. (photo credit, Cycle Oregon) The organizers of the nonprofit, Cycle Oregon, plan the ride and explain that it includes, “Beautiful campsites, plentiful food, hot showers, live entertainment and a fully supported route. Plus you can enjoy massage, cold microbrews, Oregon wine and cheese, gourmet coffee and many other amenities.”
Team Nossa Familia Coffee takes a break from caffeinating riders to tackle today’s route. peddling way are Augusto Carvalho Dias Carneiro.
Dubbed the “Coolest recumbent shot ever” thanks to some precision stunt riding. John Williams was still going strong on “Day five.”
Here’s the promotional video which enticed riders:
There were riders from six different countries.
Organizers provide the camping spaces, food and entertainment. The cost of the seven-day ride (September 12-19th) was $975. The distance was 387 – 450 miles, depending on the route. Riders had the chance to climb 18,027 – 22,397 ft. Host communities included: Baker City, Farewell Bend State Park, Cambridge ID, Halfway, Wallowa Lake State Park, La Grande.
From Cycle Oregon:
Mission
Cycle Oregon is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming individuals and communities through bicycling.
Proceeds from the ride go to the Cycle Oregon Fund, which helps preserve and protect the special places of Oregon and supports community development projects in the regions through which we ride.
History of Cycle Oregon
The Idea
Jim Beaver, an innkeeper at the Chanticleer Inn in Ashland, Oregon, conceived Cycle Oregon in 1987. Beaver contacted Jonathan Nicholas, a columnist at The Oregonian, and initiated the idea of a sister-city coast ride from Astoria to Ashland. After the local Chamber of Commerce voiced its enthusiastic support, a variation of this route was mapped out and Cycle Oregon was born. Generous support came from the Oregon Department of Tourism, which assumed coordinating responsibilities for the event with the goal of increasing tourism and generating income for Oregon’s rural communities.
The First Ride
The inaugural event took place in September 1988, with 1,006 cyclists from 20 states. The ride covered 320 miles from Salem to Brookings and generated more than $360,000 for participating communities.
25 Years Later
In 2012, Cycle Oregon 25 included 2,200 participants from 46 states and 8 foreign countries. Over that time, the Cycle Oregon Fund has dispersed more than $1.4 million in grants and has generated millions in benefits for communities throughout the state.
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