Portland, October 22nd. Make-A-Wish raised more than $290,000 at its annual gala! Make- A-Wish Foundation of Oregon‘s event, Food, Wine & Wishes was held at the Portland Art Museum and raised enough to grant 58 local wishes, including wishes involving the Portland Timbers and Addie’s Pendleton Roundup Court wish! (Photo Credit, Eugene W. Wong)
Wish kid Addie and KATU's Debora Knapp
Guests flock to the Moonstruck Chocolate Bar
Wish kid Conall and Executive Director Andrew Asato
The event, emceed by KATU’s Deb Knapp, featured silent and live auction items, a decadent catered dinner, and appearances by local wish children who shared their touching stories with the nearly 400 attendees.
Guests made a night of it
The event was held at the Portland Art Museum
Rita Stolze accepts Katie's Star Award on behalf of Royal Caribbean International
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Oregon serves children with life-threatening medical conditions living in Oregon and Clark County, Washington, from its headquarters in downtown Portland. It grants about 180 wishes each year with the help of volunteer wish granters throughout the region.
Founded in 1983, The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization registered in the states of Oregon and Washington. Its mission is to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.
Portland, November 11th. In Grand Slam fashion, the Portland After School Tennis & Education Sip, Serve & Celebrate benefit was sold out! Danice Brown, the Program Director was joined by Justin Gimelstob, 1998 Australian Open and French Open mixed doubles winner, and Judy Ma, Event Planner. (Photo Credit, Mariel Klein)
Vicky and Chris Elsenbach
Justin Gimelstob, the former ATP tour pro and Tennis Channel broadcaster made a special trip to Portland to be a part of this event. Sheila Hamilton, from Kink FM radio, was the emcee and hit around on a mini court with the students. The benefit raised $132,000.
Demo match with KINKs Sheila Hamilton
W. Glen Boyd and Tiffany Boyd
Tennis players, Ristem, Natisha and Miguel
Tony and Sherryl Reser
Laura Rossi, Gina Clementi, Dan Margolin, Shawn Menashe, Gretchen Matthey
Libations included a Grey Goose Vodka Martini Lounge along with wine tasting from Zanzibar Cellars and Majestic Fine Wines and Brews from Widmer.
Carol Briggs, Jim Petrusich, Wendy Hill, Dana Petrusich, David Hill
Brian Marcinek, Malissa Marcinek, Katrine Johannessen, Nick Ehlen
Lisa Gangelhoff, Todd, Gagelhoff, Heidi Kehm, Brad Kehm
The event was sold out
From the Portland After-School Tennis & Education, Inc.:
We are a non-profit youth development organization for k-12th grade students. Our year around program creates effective partnerships with families, schools and volunteers to achieve academic and athletic success. Through one-on-one tutoring, tennis lessons, direct instruction, a strong emphasis on nutrition/fitness and parent education our program develops strong student athletes and prepares them for a productive future.
Portland, November 11th. The Native American Youth and Family Center 8th Annual dinner at the Governor Hotel was sold out. The event in the Governor Hotel’s Heritage Ballroom drew over 500 supporters.
Frank Garcia, Renee Rank Ignacio, NAYA Board Vice Chair, Hector Ignacio, Jason Lim
Each year community partners, local politicians and loyal supporters, in the corporate and philanthropic community, gather to bid on valuable Native art work from across the nation, including fine antique baskets, original paintings, prints and hand created jewelry in the silent and live auctions. (Photo Credit, Mariel Klein)
Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber (Photo Credit, Irena Solomon)
Kim Laramy, Wayne Clark, NAYA Board member, Portland Mayor, Sam Adams
Mia Barnett, Kerry Barnett, Diane Mudrow, Mike Mudrow
Michelle Osborne, NAYA Board Chair from Nike, Nichole Maher, Executive Director, Hank Fore, Comcast Senior Vice President
Rosa and Frank Alby
The mission of NAYA is as follows:
The Native American Youth and Family Center in Portland, Oregon, works to enrich the lives of our Native youth and families through education, community involvement, and culturally specific programming. We have provided educational services, cultural arts programming, and direct support to reduce poverty to the Portland metropolitan area’s American Indian and Alaska Native community for over 30 years.
The University Club of Portland was the location for an event which raised over $7,000 for Raphael House. Some of the notable attendees were: Event Emcee, Barb Bloom of Bullard Law, Keynote Speaker, Federal Judge Honorable Ann Aiken, Raphael House Executive Director, Terrie Lorenzen, Guest Speaker, Honorable Judge Nan Waller, Honorary Event Chair, Retired Senator Margaret Carter. (Photos credit, Kim Oanh Nguyen)
Raphael House Board Secretary Cindy W. Milock Greeting Guests
The Women in Leadership Luncheon is an annual event that brings together women leaders to inspire one another to raise awareness and take action addressing domestic violence in our community. The October 28th luncheon was a chance for many guests to learn more about Raphael House.
Multnomah County Commissioner Loretta Smith, Honorable Judge Nan Waller, Retired Multnomah County Domestic Violence Coordinator, Chiquita Rollins
Women in Leadership Event Attendees
Federal Judge Honorable Ann Aiken hugging Retired Senator Margaret
Raphael House of Portland is a multi-faceted domestic violence agency dedicated to ending intimate partner violence for good. It serves individuals and families of all backgrounds, cultures, ages, and sexual orientations. Raphael House has a crisis line – (503) 222-6222 in the Portland Metro Area or nation-wide at (800) 799-SAFE.
Portland, October 27th. 65 donors jumped at the chance for an exclusive evening with local chanteuse, Storm Large. The special evening raised $27,000 for Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette; it was held at Define Studio on NW Upshur. Patrons Jordan Schnitzer and Howard Hedinger join in the stylish evening. (Photos by Andie Petkus)
Storm Large, and Cara Jacobsen, PPCW Board President
Jordan Schnitzer, Peter Heuser, Susanne Hashim, PPCW’s VP of Development
Patrons gave their compliments to the chef
Chef and Owner of Studio Define, Morgan Dancer, and Chef Chris Israel of Gruner
Storm Large and Holcombe Waller
Storm Large and PPCW Supporters
Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette (PPCW) is the largest non-profit family planning and reproductive rights organization in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Portland, November 1st. Central City Concern’s luncheon raised funds for the organization’s self-sufficiency programs. Joey and Emily Harrington were guest speakers and urged the attendees to donate. Wells Fargo Bank joined Walsh Construction, Kaiser Permanente, Howard S. Wright, Legacy Health Systems and Providence Health Plans as major supporters. (Photo Credit, Andie Petkus.)
Honoree Ed Reeves of Stoel Rives LLP Attorneys at Law, Ruth Saltzman who accepted a posthumous award for her husband Harold “Hal” Saltzman, Central City Concern Executive Director Ed Blackburn.
City Commissioner Dan Saltzman with his aunt, Ruth Saltzman. And on the right, Hardy Myers helped create Central City Concern (along with George K. Meier) when they were partners at Stoel Rives LLP in the 1970s.
The event honored attorney Ed Reeves, the law firm of Stoel Rives LLP and the memory of Harold “Hal” Saltzman. Hal’s wife, Ruth, and his son, David, accepted on behalf of the Saltzman Family.
David Saltzman, (Hal's son) and CCC Director of Community Relationships Carole Romm.
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 $38 million and serves more than 13,000 individuals annually.
Portland, November 3rd. The Nines Hotel was the location for an annual fundraiser benefiting Rosemary Anderson High School. In conjunction with the Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center, Rosemary Anderson High School serves at-risk youth through the age of 25, providing the services in education, mentoring, family outreach, employment training and placement.
John Stillwell & Michael Holton
Honorary Gala Chairman, Mr. Eric Lemelson presented the RAHS innovative Natural Resources Program which integrates academic Science classroom program with work training and internships at Portland land use bureaus, and forest-based businesses.
The popular silent auction drew attention
Ashley Semler was one of the award recipients
The event raised funds for RAHS
Julietta Bauman presenting an award to Nicholas Ehlen
Rosemary Anderson High School is accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools and approved by the Oregon Department of Education. It has been serving Portland’s most at-risk and disadvantaged youth for over two decades, establishing a culture of success throughout its student population by offering constant positive reinforcement and creating an academic atmosphere founded upon a nurturing yet challenging classroom environment.
RAHS offers high intensity, high quality curriculum in all of the major courses of study that are in alignment with state standards. Our innovative educational philosophy is based upon years of experience and observations dealing with underrepresented minority students (85% of RAHS students are children of color), many of whom have come to us after failing in larger urban school environments. RAHS students are educated using a combination of traditional and non-traditional techniques, requiring more intensive hands on and avant-garde methodologies.
A nonprofit new to the Portland launched in high style this fall. The benefit fashion show at the Mercy Corps Northwest building on SW Ankeny drew a supportive crowd. BACKBONES is providing free one-on-one support for people with spinal cord injury and their families.
The event showcased beautiful clothing and lovey models
The nonprofit is striving to build a peer network through telephone, in-person or web-based connections and encourage growth by the sharing of experiences and ideas. At events like the fashion show, BACKBONES creates an inviting atmosphere where people can ask questions, learn from each other in an informal setting and make lasting friendships.
The crowd enjoyed special touches
(Photo Credit, for the September 30th event: Michael Raines, Daniel Raines and Ricky Guillen.)
Joel Amador, Heidi Schindler, Brooke Maylie, Loehn Morris, Joanna Christiansen
Rose City Rollers selling raffle tickets and sporting sunglasses from the sponsor, Groupon
The fashion show is the first of many events BACKBONES hopes to hold in the Portland area.
Tigard, October 22nd. More than 650 people attended a very successful event inside the headquarters of Medical Teams International. The money raised will be used to deliver medical and dental care, humanitarian aid, and holistic development programs for people suffering in the wake of disaster, conflict, and areas of extreme poverty. Last year alone the nonprofit helped more than 2.1 million people in 72 countries.
Annie and Andy Kubiak
Co-chairs Dana and Scott Cress
“We are overwhelmed by the generosity and compassion of those who attended our auction,” said Bas Vanderzalm, president of Medical Teams International. “With God’s help, we hope to use these funds to touch the lives of thousands of suffering people around the world and here at home.”
Phil Lane, Lexus of Portland President, and Matt Zaffino, KGW Channel 8 Chief Meteorologist, drew the winning raffle ticket. Prize was a 2012 Lexus CT 200 Hybrid.
It was a memorable evening for guests with food, laughter and generous gifts. Matt Zaffino, KGW Channel 8 Chief Meteorologist, served as the Master of Ceremonies. Leticia Frye’s graceful and lively auctioneering presence encouraged giving. Julianne Johnson-Weiss, two-time Grammy nominated artist, sang four moving songs.
Julianne Johnson-Weiss, two-time Grammy nominated artist, wows the audience with her soulful vibe
The 2011 Auction Committee included: Bas Vanderzalm, Lynn Vanderzalm, Mark Dodson, Phil Lane, Scott Cress, Beth Biggs, Dana Cress, Deb Hirsh, Annie Kubiak, Sue Gaden Preece, Julie Sorenson, Kathy Herman; Front Row – Chiqui Flowers, Ruth Ann Dodson, Chris Hardy, Mary Carter, Daphne Cooluris, Priscilla Longfield; Not Pictured – Linda Lane, Mark and Janeen McAninch, Kathy McCoy,Gary and Anne Branden, Sigrid Button, Mike and Chris Cusick, Linda Fitzgerald, Sudee Hering, Ron King, Michael Magaurn, Barbara Spence, Margaret Terrall, Nancy Wilgenbusch.
(Photos by: Mike McConaughey, David Castaneda, and Frank Nichols for Medical Teams International.)
Among the presenting sponsors were: Alaska Airlines, Lexus of Portland, Silicon Forest Electronics and Standard TV & Appliance. Other major sponsors were Magaurn Video Media, Providence Health & Services, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oregon and Mitchell Wine Group. This year’s auction chairs were Scott and Dana Cress and Phil and Linda Lane. Next year’s auction is set for Oct. 13, 2012.
Formerly Northwest Medical Teams, Medical Teams International was founded in 1979 when Oregon businessman Ron Post was moved to action by a news report detailing the plight of starving refugees on the Thai-Cambodian border. Post organized 27 medical volunteers within two weeks to bring desperately-needed supplies and medical care to the refugees. Since 1979, MTI has sent over 2,240 volunteer teams and shipped more than $1.5 billion in lifesaving medical supplies around the world.
Portland, October 25th. 500 architects, engineers, contractors, developers and citizens interested in Oregon’s designed environments gathered at the Oregon Convention Center to honor local movers and shakers. Jeff Thiede, President of Oregon Electric Group and event co-chair is pictured with and his wife Elizabeth. Each year the Architecture Foundation of Oregon pays tribute to an organization or individual who has made significant contributions to Oregon’s designed and built environments. (Photos by Andie Petkus)
Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) president, Jonah Cohen; Oregon Community Foundation president, Greg Chaille; and Executive Director, Jane Jarrett
This year, AFO paid tribute to The Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) for 38 years of philanthropic leadership, saying, “OCF has strengthened communities across Oregon by bringing fresh approaches to solving tough issues. Their long-term solutions for a healthy society include investment in Oregon’s physical, human, natural, and social resources.”
Event co-chair Pat Harrington, managing principal of Boora Architects, finds inspiration in Greg Chaille's address.
The special event is also a fundraiser for the Architecture Foundation of Oregon and this year, raised $111,000. Proceeds support AFO’s services and programs, including Architects in Schools, serving 2,200 third through fifth grade students and their teachers.
Fran Storrs, at the Oregon Community Foundation Table, enjoys Greg Chaille's stories of his home, which was designed by Fran's late husband, John Storrs.
Mauricio Villarreal, Jocelyn Bates, patrick O'Brien, Charles Brucker, Robert Hoang and JP Phillips toast the evening's success.
Event co-chairs, Pat Harrington, Managing Principal of Boora Architects, and Jeff Thiede, President of Oregon Electric Group, led an event committee that included Rod Ashley of TVA Architects, Kathy Shaloo Berg of Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects, Zeljka Carol Kekez of Atelier Dreiseitl and Anne Monnier of KPFF Consulting Engineers. Pat noted that, in spite of the difficult economic head winds, event attendance was good, wonderful camaraderie was enjoyed, and the evening’s deserving honoree gifted attendees with an inspiring message.
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