Portland, September 18th, 2015. Gregory Gourdet from Departure Restaurant + Lounge won the “Feast Sandwich Invitational” and the People’s Choice Award went to Vitaly Paley from Imperial. (Photo credit, Feast) The cooking contest was just one of the more than 30 foodie events held during the four-day festival – most are sold out. Presented by Bon Appétit, since its inception in 2011, Feast has donated more than $162,000 to deserving organizations dedicated to fighting childhood hunger, including No Kid Hungry. The No Kid Hungry campaign connects kids in need with nutritious food and teaches their families how to cook healthy, affordable meals. The campaign also engages the public to make ending child hunger a national priority.
More information about No Kid Hungry can be found on the nonprofit’s website.
Here are some images from Feast 2015:
Ice cream magic with was created by “Fifty Licks.” The recipe included Buttermilk fudge ice cream with lime zest, peanuts, candied ginger + shaved bottarga.
Organizers rave about all that the region has to offer: “Oregon’s soil produces amazing fruits and vegetables. Our vineyards grow grapes that make award-winning wines. Our hops are the reason Portland has more breweries than any other city in the world. Our ocean provides sustainably caught salmon, Dungeness crab and tuna. And our beef, pork and chicken are organic and raised to the highest standards. We grow much of the country’s hazelnuts, marionberries and green beans. And our forests are home to so many exotic mushrooms the Japanese have us on speed dial. Best of all, we have marvelous chefs who know what to do with all this abundance. So we decided it’s high time we had our own world-class celebration of food, drink and everything else that makes Portland awesome. We’re calling it Feast Portland.”
This dish was dough filled with savory chicken & spicy tamarind creme.
Local wineries had their moment in the sun including The Stoller Family Estate.
Night Market was held in the Zidell Yards.
Last year, Feast Portland helped Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon connect 4,729 kids to healthy summer meals.
Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon is a local, statewide organization that works to prevent hunger.
They advocate with policy makers to help move Oregon families out of poverty, bring conversations about hunger into public view, and strengthen effective public assistance programs like School Meals and SNAP (food stamps).
1 in 4 kids in Oregon is at risk of hunger. Matt Newell-Ching, public affairs
director of Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon, believes that “we don’t have to live in a state where hunger exists. Together, we can create an Oregon where everyone thrives.”
Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon’s mission is to raise awareness about hunger,
connect people to nutrition programs and advocate for systemic changes that end hunger before it begins. Visit
From spirited one-of-a-kind large-scale events featuring trendsetting chefs from all over the country and the world, to intimate hands-on classes, collaborative dinners and panels, Feast offers some of the most compelling experiences and original programming in the modern food festival conversation.
Founded in 2012 by Mike Thelin and Carrie Welch, Feast is also a festival with a mission, donating net proceeds towards ending childhood hunger in Oregon and around the country through Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon and Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign. Since its inception, Feast has donated more than $162,000 to these deserving organizations dedicated to making childhood hunger history.
Portland, September 11, 2015. Over 300 friends and supporters of Portland YouthBuilders came together to celebrate PYB’s 20th Anniversary with our largest fundraiser yet – The Cornhole Classic III. Thanks to the many sponsors and donors in attendance, including presenting sponsor Walsh Construction, The Cornhole Classic raised over $135,000 for PYB students and programs. The PYB Advocacy Board members were out in force including Amanda Miller, Julie Pylypczak, Cassady Kennebeck, Danielle Radcliffe and inthe back row Licia Sahagun, Bennett Barnwell, Tonia Kovtunovich (staff), Max Hoffman, Abe Kats, Ryan Tenzeldam, and Andrew Fadenrech.
PYB donors Ben and Sue Donora peruse the silent auction table before the program begins
PYB supporters respond generously to the paddle raise
The Cornhole Classic tournament finals went well into the night
Castaway Portland proved to be the perfect venue for The Cornhole Classic’s blend of traditional fundraising elements and a large-scale outdoor cornhole (bean bag toss) tournament. Guests enjoyed playing or watching cornhole while enjoying signature cocktails courtesy of Stone Barn Brandyworks, Buffalo Trace Bourbon, and Starvation Alley Farms. Once the program began, auctioneer Misty Marquam and emcee Chantal DeGroat entertained the crowd and led a spirited Golden Ticket raffle, live auction, and paddle raise before crowning the cornhole tournament champions. Guests at The Cornhole Classic generously met the paddle raise challenges offered by Andersen Construction, The Zidell Companies, and Campbell Foundation on behalf of Duncan and Cindy Campbell.
About The Cornhole Classic:
The Cornhole Classic began in 2012 as a fun and irreverent way to bring awareness and support to PYB among young professionals aged 25-40. PYB’s Advocacy Board conceived of and planned the event for its first two years, and was joined by a larger Event Committee to create this year’s Cornhole Classic. www.thecornholeclassic.com
About Portland YouthBuilders:
Portland YouthBuilders provides a life-changing opportunity for youth to move permanently out of poverty. We fill an educational void for 17-24 year olds who have been unable to finish high school and enter a meaningful career path. Our students graduate from PYB with a strong work ethic, a commitment to individual responsibility, long term support, and the skills to become contributing members of the workforce and their community. www.pybpdx.org
Portland, September 12th, 2015. After almost four years of construction, the $135 million dollar, 1,720-foot-long cable-stayed Bridge of the People is open for business. The first Orange Line train crested Tilikum Crossing led by members of the Grand Ronde tribe.
The party was a great excuse to bring out anything orange! All rides on TriMet buses, MAX trains, Portland Streetcar and the Portland Aerial Tram were free all day.
The grand opening celebration was a two day affair which drew tens of thousands of people who wanted to celebrate the first new bridge to cross the Willamette in over 40 years.
On September 11th, folks gathered to see Tilikum Crossing’s light show. A riverside photo booth was popular and folks got to take home a souvenir Polaroid-style print.
The First Light show, which ran just under 10 minutes, was synchronized with a special All Classical Portland soundtrack and showed the bridge brilliantly lit in every color.
The opening of Tilikum Crossing completes 7.8 miles of bike infrastructure associated with the MAX Orange Line, and introduces new options for thousands of cyclists and pedestrians.
Tilikum Crossing is now the nation’s longest multi-modal non-vehicle bridge.
“People seem to adore the aesthetics of it, the art, the architectural lighting and how well it fits its site,” says Dan Blocher, TriMet’s executive director of capital projects. “It was a three-year process to embrace the city of bridges [and determine] what bridge type would work here. This fits in the environment.”
Trimet created a video to expain more about the process:
U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer, speaking at the opening ceremony, noted that he’s attended every MAX and Portland Streetcar opening. “There’s none that’s been more anticipated nor significant than what we’re celebrating here today,” he said. “The Orange Line, the bridge that ties it all together, this is transportation for our future today.”
Portland, September 10th, 2015. The Hispanic Chamber hosted a Celebration dinner at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. The President of the Hispanic Chamber, Gale Castillo was joined by Portland Mayor, Charlie Hales and Oregon Governor, Kate Brown.
Miguel Bustos, Senior Vice President and Regional Director of Wells Fargo Bank was the featured speaker for the event. Mr. Bustos’ experience spans across government – working at the local mayoral level and at the federal level in Congress and with two appointments during the Clinton Administration.
Jilma Meneses from Concordia University was honored with the Latino Community Service Award
The Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber works with all members of the community to increase the economic advancement of Latinos in Oregon and SW Washington.
From the The Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber:
Since 1994, we have provided a vital forum for the Hispanic business community to share ideas, concerns and successes. As local community leaders and Hispanic Chamber members come together, they build partnerships that allow Hispanic businesses and other members of the community to better understand the contribution that each one makes to the growth and development in Oregon and southwest Washington.
We conduct a wide variety of activities including: networking sessions, luncheons and dinners with local and national keynote speakers that are leaders in their areas. The Hispanic Chamber also provides scholarship awards to Hispanic students. The Hispanic Chamber will continue these activities and will also:
Advocate for the full participation of Hispanics in the economic opportunities in Oregon.
Work to increase the opportunities that Hispanic businesses have to compete for public and private contracts.
Work to increase the resources available to Hispanic businesses to help them grow and be successful.
Please join us by participating in events that highlight the contributions of Hispanic-owned businesses and support of the development of our future leaders. We have appreciated your support and we look forward to your continued participation.
VISION: To bridge the economic and educational gaps experienced by Latinos in Oregon and SW Washington.
The Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber works with all members of the community to increase the economic advancement of Latinos in Oregon and SW Washington.
Portland, September 10th, 2015. If you couldn’t join the thousands who flocked to Pioneer Courthouse Square for The Standard’s Annual Volunteer Expo, you’re in luck. We’ve got all the information and website links to explore over 125 local nonprofits that could use your time.
A full list of links of nonprofits is at the bottom of our story.
R. Richard Crockett, (left) is the Program Operations Director & Volunteer Coordinator at Chess for Success.
Classroom Law Project is a non-profit organization of individuals, educators, lawyers, and civic leaders building strong communities by teaching students to become active citizens.
The Standard’s Volunteer Expo has repeat participants year after year, here’s a look at some nonprofits which continue to recruit volunteers:
Jenny Bedell-Stiles and Andy Meeks from Friends of Trees
talks with Casey Rhodes and Clark Hays.
Jenny Chu from Literary Arts
New Avenues For Youth volunteers are a hit every year because they dish out the free Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream!
Rachel Randles from Oregon Historical Society
The Volunteers of America recruited some new volunteers!
Special Olympics Oregon has room for coaches and event volunteers.
Newspace Center for Photography promoted its multidimensional photography resource center and community hub for students, working artists, professional photographers, educators, and photo-enthusiasts of all types.
Latino Network’s Edgar Ortega
Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland Metro Area had a colorful display.
The Work for Art’s Community Fund and Arts Education Fund support more than 80 arts and culture organizations every year—encompassing dance, visual arts, music, literary arts, media arts, theater, cultural arts, and arts education.
IMPACT NW drew prospective volunteers who learned that each year over 60,000 low-income children, youth, families, seniors, and adults with disabilities participate in Impact NW’s comprehensive anti-poverty programs.
The YMCA was handing out information about programs.
People who stopped by The Q Center booth were met with a friendly smile.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Oregon Chapter staffers promoted their many volunteer options.
Reps from the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon explained their work on behalf of local cats and kittens.
American Red Cross volunteer recruiters had the trademark red vests!
The mission of the Make-A-Wish Oreogn Foundation® is to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
Northwest Pilot Project began in 1969 as an all volunteer agency to provide basic supports for seniors at risk of losing their ability to live independently.
Miracle Theatre Group is The Northwest’s premiere Latino arts and culture organization.
Camp Fire offers opportunities for volunteers who like to work with kids.
Bridge Meadows is a multi-generation housing community serving Oregon’s vulnerable populations; foster youth, adoptive parents and elders (55+).
Here’s a list of links to charities at the The Standard’s Volunteer Expo. Please consider donating your time, and tell them PortlandSocietyPage.com sent you!
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