Portland, July 27th, 2014. The Big Float 4 took over the Willamette River in downtown Portland. The goal was to encourage people to “get into the river” and support its preservation and healthy development as a recreational resource. People also had a whale of a good time in the process. Floaters gathered at Tom McCall Bowl then carried their flotation devices and march south along Waterfront Park to the put-in point at “Poet’s Beach” beneath the Marquam Bridge. Floaters paddled down river and landed on the west bank at the Tom McCall Bowl. There they found Portland’s downtown beach party, complete with music barge and live bands, food carts, beer/wine garden, sponsor booths, and a kids’ activities area. (Photo credit, Point West Credit Union)
The Human Access Project is part of the movement to reclaim the Willamette River – to improve access to it, restore its health, and preserve it as a natural resource for generations to come.
The Human Access Project was conceived in November 2010, when founder Willie Levenson began organizing an event called “The Big Float.” The Big Float (TBF) is a group innertube float of the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon.
The idea behind TBF is that getting a large number of people in the water, in human-powered water vessels of all kinds, would be a powerful way to demonstrate that the Willamette is safe for swimming and human habitation.
TBF had its first launch in 2011 with 1,300 participants. 2012 was the second year for TBF, and the event attracted 1,400 participants. The event has continued to grow each year. Money raised from TBF, and from grants and sponsors, has helped HAP take on more projects every year, and get more done.
Beyond TBF, the Human Access Project has completed several Willamette River beach clean-up and habitat restoration projects, which are ongoing. One is on the eastside of the river by the Hawthorne Bridge at Audrey McCall Beach. HAP has to date removed 50 yards of concrete during six individual clean up events at this beach. Another project is beach creation effort on the west side of the Willamette.
HAP also hosted a community kickoff event called UnRock the Bowl, where 60 volunteers moved riprap rock from the water’s edge back to the bank where it was initially installed 30 years ago as bank protection. HAP will continue to undertake beach clean-up activities to support its mission.
Washington, DC., July 14th, 2014. Ovarian cancer survivors and awareness advocates met with staff of the Washington state and Oregon delegations on Capitol Hill in mid -July. Gina Gess Taylor posed in front of the US Capitol with more than 100 other women, who were on the Hill lobbying for ovarian cancer research funding and awareness. Gina is on the board of the OCAOSW. Activists were on the Hill as representatives of the Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Oregon and SW Washington to lobby for federal funding for ovarian cancer research and for a resolution naming September National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Portland area survivor, Diane O’Connor opened the national conference in her new role as national board president.
Amy Kirschbaum, Betsy Marvin, Angel Gnau, Monica Marvin, Gina Gess Taylor (left to right) following a meeting with staff of US Senator Ron Wyden, D-OR. Angel and Monica are both survivors of ovarian cancer. Gina Gess Taylor is on the board of directors of the Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Oregon and SW Washington.
Gina Gess Taylor, Diane O’Connor and Chris O’Hara, board members of the Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Oregon and SW Washington at the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance conference in July. Diane O’Connor is also the national board president of the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance.
Amy Kirschbaum, Rebecca Coulson, Chris O’Hara, Diane Elizondo, Monica Marvin, Betsy Marvin (left to right), with Gina Gess Taylor in front. The delegation from the Pacific Northwest regroups midway through Advocacy Day on the Hill.
Diane Elizondo, Chris O’Hara, Rebecca Coulson, Diane O’Connor following a meeting with staff of US Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-WA. Diane, Chris and Diane are on the board of the Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Oregon and SW Washington. Diane, Diane and Rebecca are ovarian cancer survivors.
The mission of the organization:
To promote awareness of ovarian cancer and to provide education to women and the health care community;
To offer support to all ovarian cancer survivors by providing opportunities for networking, education and community outreach;
To advocate for public policy and funding for ovarian cancer research.
Oregon Humane Society Portland, July 12th 2014. The heat of the day did not stop people from attending this year’s summertime party called Fetch: Silver Edition. The party celebrated Executive Director Sharon Harmon’s first 25 years of leadership and the animal welfare group’s 145th anniversary. OHS welcomed nearly 300 people to celebrate on site with tours, cocktails and pets! Guests enjoyed a three course menu from The Vibrant Table and raised $388,000 for the pets of OHS. Dolorosa Margulis getting to know an OHS puppy up for adoption.
Pat Smith, Ellyn Bye and OHS Executive Director Sharon Harmon celebrating 25 years of Sharon’s leadership and 145 years of OHS.
Auctioneer Justin Timm, OHS Investigator Wendy Reimer and KATUs Helen Raptis raising money to help the pets of OHS
Sharon Harmon being toasted by party chair Nancy Tonkin-Zoucha. Note the shot glasses in their hands, instead of a champagne toast we wanted everyone to get their shots at OHS.
Senator Betsy Johnson with OHS Executive Director Sharon Harmon . They are happy to work together to create tougher animal cruelty laws.
From the Oregon Humane Society:
Our Mission Statement
To foster an environment of respect, responsibility, and compassion for all animals through education, legislation, and leadership. To care for the homeless, to defend the abused, and to fight with unrelenting diligence for recognition of the integrity of all animals.
Salem, July 11th, 2014. Thirty-two Kaiser Permanente providers and staff volunteered at the 2014 Oregon Mission of Mercy, where more than $738,000 worth of donated dental services were provided. The event took place at Chemeketa Community College in Salem, and 1,255 patients received free dental care.
Thirty-two Kaiser Permanente providers and staff volunteered at the fifth annual Oregon Mission of Mercy, including (from left) Michelle Lee-Veentjer, manager of Rockwood Dental Office; Dawn Januik, registered dental hygienist at Cascade Park Dental Office; Jodeen Callaghan, DMD, general dentist at Cascade Park and Kaiser Permanente’s lead community benefit dentist; Macy Bienerth, Cascade Park dental assistant; Mary Robinson, Dental Contact Center member assistant and patient line management lead for the event; Richard Del Togno Armanasco, DMD, general dentist at Gresham Dental Office; and Edariz Castilla, DDS, general dentist at North Lancaster Dental Office.
For someone who had just received a couple fillings — and who had been lined up since 3:30 a.m. for a turn in the dentist’s chair — Gregorie “Mike” Towai had an awfully big smile on his face. That’s because, for the first time in a long while, he wasn’t embarrassed by his teeth.
Towai was among the 1,255 patients who received free dental care at the Oregon Dental Association’s fifth annual Mission of Mercy, which took place July 11 and 12 at Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Ore. Thirty-two Kaiser Permanente providers and staff volunteered at the event, where more than $738,000 worth of donated services were provided. Kaiser Permanente has had a long volunteer presence at Mission of Mercy, which was held last year in Portland at the Oregon Convention Center.
Towai’s new smile came courtesy of Richard Del Togno Armanasco, DMD, a general dentist at the Kaiser Permanente Gresham Dental Office. Dr. Del Togno Armanasco removed the visible decay from Towai’s front teeth and placed natural-looking composite fillings.
“I think this whole thing is awesome,” said Towai. “It’s such a blessing that we have doctors who are willing to give up their time to do this. I think I’ll get to smile more.”
As part of its mission, Kaiser Permanente makes significant contributions to community health, including oral health. Kaiser Permanente Northwest invested more than $104 million in community benefit initiatives in 2013.
Kaiser Permanente has 17 dental offices from Salem to Longview and hosts free dental care days throughout the year. In addition to participating in community events such as Mission of Mercy, Kaiser Permanente hosts “Give Kids a Smile” free dental clinics and participates in the Dental Access Program in the Portland metro area to provide urgent care for low-income, uninsured patients at no charge.
About Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and nonprofit health plans. Founded in 1945, our mission is to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 9.1 million members in eight states and the District of Columbia, including more than 495,000 people in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal physicians, specialists and team of caregivers. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education and the support of community health. For more information, go to:kp.org/share.
Newberg, July 12th, 2014. The Summer State Games are the state championship competitions in the sports of athletics (track & field), bocce, golf, and softball for Special Olympics athletes in Oregon. All participants have trained in their hometowns for eight weeks prior to the Summer Games and have qualified to compete at the Summer Games at a regional level competition. Law enforcement agencies from all over Oregon were represented at the Law Enforcement Torch Run and the 2014 Summer State Games.
Jerome Kersey of the Portland Trail Blazers greets the athletes.
Special Olympian Michael Hart runs in the Newberg games.
Area residents rolled out the red carpet including balloonist who added spectacular color.
“Champions are not the ones who always win races . champions are the ones who get out there and try. And try harder the next time. And even harder the next time.” – Simon Sinek
Victory Dance & Social – Newberg High School Stadium is always a highlight.
From Special Olympics Oregon:
Here in Oregon, while Special Olympics Oregon serves 12,000 participants throughout the state, nearly 70,000 people with intellectual disabilities could benefit from participating in Special Olympics. Still growing, Special Olympics Oregon is efficiently expanding programs to get closer and closer to serving every individual with intellectual disabilities that qualifies to participate in Special Olympics.
Special Olympics Oregon offers training and competition opportunities in 14 different Olympic-style sports. There are three sports seasons throughout the year, with statewide competitions and training in winter, summer and fall.
Special Olympics Oregon holds events in every region of the state, every month of the year, providing athletes the opportunity to be competing and training as often as they choose.
Special Olympics athletes train intensely for eight weeks prior to each State Games event. Volunteer coaches are responsible for training the athletes. Volunteers must complete a certification program prior to becoming Special Olympics coaches and must attend training schools before each season.
Special Olympics Oregon (SOOR) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization incorporated in the state of Oregon to provide sports training and athletic competition for persons with mental disabilities. SOOR is accredited by Special Olympics, Inc. (SOI) and responsible for following the policies and rules established by SOI in the delivery of services in Oregon. It is known as a Program of SOI. A volunteer Board of Directors provides policy decisions and long-range planning for SOOR. The Board employs a staff of people to implement the day-to-day operations.
Portland, June 26th, 2014. The theme of NCNM’s annual Min Zidell Garden Gala this year was “50 Shades of Green,” which celebrated local companies and organizations dedicated to living in harmony with nature and advancing the healing of all living things. The Gala was the final NCNM event of the year, all of which raised $275,000 in fiscal year 2014. The Gala, hosted by NCNM Vice President of Advancement Susan Hunter, was held on the NCNM campus and drew 200 attendees. The gathering included celebrated poet, author and NPR commentator Andrei Codrescu and his son Tristan, a 2011 NCNM graduate; Jay, Diane and Jason Zidell; and Ken Gordon, owner/chef of Kenny & Zuke’s Deli. (photo credit, Vanessa Morrow, NCNM)
Jay Zidell, CEO of Zidell Marine Corp. and ZRZ Realty; poet, author and NPR commentator Andrei Codrescu; and Diane Zidell (Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation).
Poet, author and NPR commentator Andrei Codrescu and NCNM Assistant Professor Marcus Miller, MD, ND. Mr. Codrescu was the gala keynote speaker and Dr. Miller was gala co-host with NCNM President David J. Schleich.
NCNM President David J. Schleich with Ruth Shelly, executive director of Portland Children’s Museum, who accepts an NCNM Green Industry Leadership Award for the museum’s newest permanent exhibit, Outdoor Adventure, which helps children experience nature at its best.
The NCNM Min Zidell Garden Gala was an awards dinner honoring the eco-friendly leadership of local companies and organizations. The honorees were: The Portland Children’s Museum; Tree for All Project; Grow Portland; and Ingenuity Innovations.
The mission of National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) is to educate and train physicians, practitioners and pre-professionals in the art, science and research of natural medicine. NCNM is the oldest accredited naturopathic medical school in North America. A nonprofit medical school, NCNM offers graduate medical degree programs in naturopathic medicine, classical Chinese Medicine, natural medicine research, nutrition and global health.
Portland, July 12th, 2014. It’s a big year for PHAME. Since its founding in 1984, PHAME has provided 30 years of lifelong arts education to hundreds of young and older adults with developmental disabilities and performed to tens of thousands of audience members across the Portland metro community. (photo credit, Intisar Abioto)
Stephen Marc Beaudoin hugs supporters at the nonprofit’s big birthday bash on June 26th.
Scrap books and photo albums brought back memories at the birthday party.
Over 200 people came to celebrate PHAME 30TH Birthday – Portland OR. Photo by Intisar Abioto — at Castaway Portland.
PHAME fans crowded the photo booth to preserve memories for the next 30 years. (photo credit, Wayne Bund)
KGW’s Drew Carney was the emcee.
In addition to the nonprofit’s big Birthday Bash on June 26th at Castaway, PHAME has received several community recognitions in honor of their 30th Anniversary. PHAME was the first recipient of the “Spirit of L’Arche Award” from L’Arche Portland, and also received special Proclamation from Portland Mayor Charlie Hales, and the Portland City Council.
“These recognitions are wonderful honors for PHAME, and show again the power of the arts to inspire us to reach our fullest possibilities as people,” says PHAME Executive Director, Stephen Marc Beaudoin. “As we celebrate an incredible 30 years of lifelong learning in the arts for persons with developmental disabilities, we are very touched to be chosen as the first ever ‘Spirit of L’Arche Award’ winner from our friends at L’Arche Portland, and look forward to celebrating the spirit of inclusion and the power of possibility with them when we receive this recognition.
From PHAME:
In 2014, PHAME celebrates 30 years as a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring individuals with developmental disabilities to lead full, creative lives through arts education and performance.
Since our founding in 1984, PHAME has provided lifelong arts education to hundreds of young and older adults with developmental disabilities; performed to tens of thousands of audience members across the Portland metro community, the state and the world; picked up a number of community recognitions and awards; produced and collaborated on hundreds of performances and shows; and helped to move the needle on the creativity, value and worth of all artists, regardless of ability or disability.
PHAME History Timeline:
1984: PHAME’s first production, an adaptation of “The Nativity Story,” launches PHAME – or Portland Handicapped Artists and Musical Entertainers, the organization’s original acronym – in Portland, OR, in December 1984. The production is directed by Carol Stady, a volunteer and founder of PHAME alongside a group of dedicated families, care providers and young and older adults with developmental disabilities.
1987: PHAME produces its first fully staged traditional Broadway-style musical: “My Fair Lady.”
1993: PHAME formally incorporates as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
1994: A group of PHAME artists travels to Brussels, Belgium, and offers a command performance as part of the VSA Very Special Arts International Festival.
1998: The first annual PHAME gala fundraising event is held, at the World Trade Center, Portland.
1999: PHAME tackles the thorny forests of Stephen Sondheim, producing “Into The Woods.”
2007: Long before Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway, PHAME braves 19th century France by producing a fully staged production of the pop-opera “Les Miserables” in two performances.
2008: PHAME tours across the Pacific Northwest, with stops in Portland and Boise, Idaho.
2010: PHAME takes up new residence for rapidly expanding offices and programs at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church in Northeast Portland.
2011: PHAME is recognized with the City of Portland “Making A Difference Award,” and breaks attendance records with its summer production of “Grease,” making it the best-attended PHAME production in the organization’s history
2012: PHAME embarks on its most ambitious touring project to date, with “PHAME: the H is for Honored Tour,” in which over 50 PHAME artists tour across the four-county region, performing to over 3,000 community members in schools, community centers and concert halls, culminating in a blowout show at the Aladdin Theater; later that year, the organization partners with Runaway Mustache Productions to produce the feature-length documentary, “In This Together,” premiering August 1, 2012 at The Hollywood Theatre. And then, PHAME opens for and collaborates with Oregon’s own globe-trotting world pop mini orchestra, Pink Martini, at the Oregon Zoo.
2013: PHAME continues to expand program offerings for an expanding student body, and announces the organization’s most artistically ambitious project yet: a newly commissioned music-theatre work, written by Laura Gibson and Debbie Lamedman, to premiere in an integrated production with three performances in August 2015, at Gerding Theater at the Armory/Portland Center Stage.
2014: PHAME celebrates 30 years with a six-show series across Portland called “PHAME @ 30,” and introduces an exciting new brand identity and website.
Portland, July 12th, 2014. One of the the terrific aspects of summertime in Portland is the long list of outdoor concerts and movies scheduled though the City of Portland’s Parks Bureau. The links below will give you more details and there’s also full listing of events below. YES! It’s music to our ears!
Attendees can enter and exit the site, and watch movies and concerts from a paved pathway. Closed Captioning – To request additional closed captioning, contact 503-823-5028 at least ten (10) days prior to movie date.
An outdoor concert at Dawson Park draws music lovers.
Robert Moore & The Wildcats – Original Jazz & Blues
Aug 4
The Wanderlust Orchestra – Vaudevillian, Bohemian Cabaret
TUESDAYS Tuesday concerts at Director Park too!
MT TABOR PARK • SE 69th & Taylor • 6:30 PM
July 8
Chervona – Eastern-Euro Carnival Insanity
July 15
The Strange Tones – Volcanic, Psychobilly Blues
July 22
Water Tower – Punk-Spirited Bluegrass
July 29
Warner Pacific College presents
Toque Libre – Passionate Acoustic Latin
COLUMBIA PARK ANNEX • N. Woolsey & Willamette Blvd • 6:30 PM
July 8
Jujuba – Nigerian Afro-Beat & Juju
July 15
Morning Ritual – Conceptual Fantasy Folk
July 22
Ducky Pig – Beloved Roots-Rock Americana
KENTON PARK • N. Kilpatrick & Delaware • 6:30 PM
July 29
The Supraphonics – Finely-Tuned Funk
Aug 5
Norman Sylvester Band – Portland’s Original Boogie Cat
Aug 12
The Flight – Edgy Traditional Irish Tunes
McCOY PARK • N. Fiske & Trenton • 6:30 PM
Aug 19
New Columbia Community Campus Partners present
Obo Addy Legacy Project: Okropong – Traditional Ghanaian Music & Dance
Aug 26
Melao de Cuba – Vibrant, Energetic Cuban
WEDNESDAYS
WILLAMETTE PARK • SW Macadam & Nebraska • 6:30 PM
July 9
National College of Naturopathic Medicine presents
Aaron Meyer – Hot Concert Rock Violinist
July 16
Multnomah University presents
Linda Hornbuckle Band – Portland’s Premier Soul Diva
July 23
The Stolen Sweets – Harmonious ‘30s Swing Jazz
July 30
Malea & The Tourists – Sunny Jazz & Piano Pop
DAWSON PARK • N. Stanton & Williams • 6:30 PM
July 9
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center presents
Karen Lovely – Award-Winning Contemporary Blues
July 16
Dawson Park Dedication Ceremony, arrive by 6:00 PM
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, Portland Development Commission, and Portland Parks & Recreation present
Ocean 503 – R&B, Funk, Soul, Reggae
July 23
Pa’Lante – Hot Salsa, Afro-Cuban and Latin Jazz
July 30
Brownish Black – Indie Basement R&B and Soul
VENTURA PARK • SE 115th & Stark • 6:30 PM
Aug 6
The Dusu Mali Band – Improvisational African Jazz
Aug 13
Vagabond Opera – Eccentric Operatic Cabaret
PARKLANE PARK • SE 155th & Main • 6:30 PM
Aug 20
The David Gerald Band – Contemporary Detroit Blues
Aug 27
Copper and Coal – Vintage Country Songstresses
THURSDAYS
WALLACE PARK • NW 25th & Raleigh • 6:30 PM
July 10
Selco Community Credit Union presents
The Midnight Serenaders – Prohibition-Era Swing Jazz
July 17
Will West & The Friendly Strangers – Charismatic, Tuneful Americana
July 24
Selco Community Credit Union presents
Brothers of the Baladi – Traditional Middle Eastern Music
July 31
Swan Sovereign – Punchy, Defiant Power Pop
GLENHAVEN PARK • NE 82nd & Siskiyou • 6:30 PM
July 10
Maid Brigade presents
Left Coast Country – Modern, Hard-Driving Newgrass
July 17
Tony Starlight – Comedic ‘70s Gold
July 24
The Sentiments – Reggae, Rocksteady, Ska & Soul
COUCH PARK • NW 20th & Glisan • 6:30 PM
Aug 7
Pete Krebs & His Portland Playboys – Old-School Western Swing
Aug 14
Bear Water – Gritty Bluegrass & Roots Rock
BERRYDALE PARK • SE 92nd & Taylor • 6:30 PM
Aug 14
Sneakin’ Out – Classical, Rock, Bluegrass Mayhem
Aug 21
The Barn Door Slammers – Honky Tonk & Western Swing
Aug 28
Woodbrain – Edgy Psychedelic Blues
FRIDAYS
FERNHILL PARK • NE 37th, north of Ainsworth • 6:30 PM
July 11
Trixy and the Nasties – Diva-Powered Motown & Funk
July 18
Devin Phillips – New Orleans Sax Wunderkind
July 25
StruEendo Norteño Banda – Northern Mexican Folk Music
Aronora presents
Thara Memory & Marilyn Keller – Legendary PDX Jazz Luminaries
Aug 22
Caña Son – Hot Cuban “Son” & Salsa
SUNDAYS
DENORVAL UNTHANK PARK • 510 N. Shaver • 6:30 PM
July 13
US Bank presents
Tony Ozier & The Doodoo Funk All Stars – Funk & Beats Galore
July 20
Dina y los Rumberos – Vibrant, Energetic Cuban Music
ELIZABETH CARUTHERS PARK • 3508 SW Moody Ave • 3:00 PM
Aug 17
Oregon Health and Science University presents
Matinee: Chata Addy – Afro Highlife & Funky Reggae
Aug 24
Matinee: The Machete Men – Cuban “Rock en Espanol”
INDEPENDENT CONCERTS
Portland Festival Symphony
Sat, July 26 • CATHEDRAL PARK • 6:00 PM
Sat, Aug 2 • LAURELHURST PARK • 6:00 PM
Sun, Aug 3 • PENINSULA PARK • 6:00 PM
Sat, Aug 9 • GRANT PARK • 6:00 PM
Providence Stage Band
Sun, Aug 17 • LAURELHURST PARK • 6:00 PM
Attendees can enter and exit the site, and watch concerts from a paved pathway.
Portland, June 25th, 2014. At the Spirit of Generosity Awards United Way of the Columbia-Willamette recognized exceptional donors, companies and volunteers who contributed to the organization’s success during the 2013-14 fundraising season. The celebration at the Winningstad Theater drew 275 people and gave leaders the chance to thank donors for the $21,631,102 raised in the 2013-14 local United Way campaign. Pictured are: Patricia Bussey, Chief Development Officer, United Way of the Columbia-Willamette; Tiffiny Burkey, Network Division Software Lab Manager, Intel; Barbara Forrer, Intel retiree; Jill Eiland, Corporate Affairs Manager, Intel; Maksim Drotenko, Community Affairs Manager, Intel; Love Centerwall, Vice President, Corporate Relations, United Way; Donald Braden, Director – Resource Development Operations, United Way. Intel won the Corporate Leadership Award as well as the Largest Corporate Gift and Largest Employee Gift awards.
Funds raised will go to break the cycle of childhood poverty in the four-county region, as well as to nonprofits selected by individual donors. (Photo Credit: Jessica Love, Perfectly Blossom Photography)
Shawn Butler, Operations Manager, UPS; Lyle Arnett, Operations Manager, UPS; Kevin Church, Division Manager, UPS; Wes Walker, Operations Manager, UPS; Adam Crawford, Corporate Relations Executive, United Way of the Columbia-Willamette. Church won the Employee Campaign Coordinator of the Year award.
Carol Aaron, Senior Vice President for Cu¬lture and People, PeaceHealth; Tamera Millington Bhatti, Director, Human Resources, PeaceHealth; with additional PeaceHealth employees. PeaceHealth won the Campaign Chair’s Award, Best New Company Campaign Award and Largest New Corporate Gift Award.
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Raise, invest and leverage millions of dollars annually to create and support innovative programs and approaches which generate sustained impact in local communities
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VALUES
Collective impact: We are better together; United Way inspires people to get involved and focuses our collective resources for amplified results.
Equity: We recognize inequities in our community and will prioritize our resources to level the playing field for those communities most impacted by these inequities.
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Portland, June 20th, 2014. 800 community members volunteered side-by-side with Portland Timber and Torn players at 36 local nonprofits during the team’s Stand Together Week. Players Alvas Powell and Kalif Alhassan got their hands dirty at the sustainable Zenger Farm during the week-long event. Stand Together supports the nonprofits and gives fans the chance to get to know their favorite players (photo credit, Meg Williams-Portland Timbers).
Diego Valeri and Alaska Airlines employees and friends help clean and pack food for local families at Portland Police Bureau Sunshine Division during Stand Together Week. Photo, Meg Williams-Portland Timbers
Fanendo Adi packs food at Portland Police Bureau Sunshine Division. Photo, Portland Timbers
Timber Joey revamps the Garden at Portland YouthBuilders’ garden. Photo, Meg Williams-Timbers
Darlington Nagbe and the 4 Worlds United Soccer Alliance play soccer with refugee kids at Powell Park. Photo, Craig Mitchelldyer-Portland Timbers
Steve Zakuani and the 4 Worlds United Soccer Alliance play soccer at Powell Park. Photo, Craig Mitchelldyer-Portland Timbers
Steve Zakuani gives the kids a pat on the back at Powell Park. Photo, Craig Mitchelldyer-Portland Timbers
Michael Nanchoff of the Portland Timbers and Adidas help Stock the Pantry at the Oregon Food Bank during Stand Together Week. Photo, Meg Williams-Portland Timbers
Michael Nanchoff poses for a group photo at the Oregon Food Bank during Stand Together Week. Photo, Meg Williams-Portland Timbers
From the Portland Timbers:
Mission The Portland Timbers Stand Together mission is to harness the power of sport to improve the lives of children and families in the Portland metro area through targeted programs, deep partnerships, and philanthropic giving.
Focus Stand Together focuses on youth activity, education, and the environment for the Portland Timbers and has an additional focus on girls for Portland Thorns FC.
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