Portland, April 19th, 2013. The 13th Annual “Celebrate Success” was sold out and raised $300,000. The diamond dig was a popular activity sponsored by “Diamonds by Passerini.” The event has grown from a luncheon for 200 to a sell-out dinner for over 500 of business and community leaders who support Dress for Success. The annual gala raises funds to help women in poverty move towards self-sufficiency. (Photo credit, Andie Petkus) The gala was held at the Portland Art Museum and the theme this year was springtime in Paris.
Margaret Hinshaw, Roger Hinshaw (President of Bank of America Oregon and SW Washington), and Peggy Willer
Tara Kinateder, Barb Attridge, and Vince Whiting
Priscilla Lewis with daughters, Summer Lewis and Noelle Webster
Karen Fishel, Dress for Success Oregon Board of Directors and Co-Founder of Dress for Success Oregon, and Lisa Lucas, Dress for Success Oregon Board of Directors.
Celebrate Success 2013 Diamond Sponsor, Todd Passerini, from Diamonds by Passerini
Amy and Kathleen Larson
From Dress for Success:
Dress for Success Oregon is a nonprofit organization that has been helping low-income women successfully transition back into the workforce since 1999. We promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Dress for Success Oregon is the local affiliate to a worldwide organization Dress for Success. All money raised for Dress for Success Oregon stays in our local community. We receive no tax dollars and are 100% funded by the generosity of people like you.
Portland, April 25th, 2013 . 251 supporters joined forces to raise $49,017 for the continued success of the “Think to the Future Initiative” education program. Through it The Black United Fund of Oregon provides much-needed guidance and support to under-served students on the path to higher education and career success. (Photo credit, Andie Petkus Photography)
“The Oregon Lottery team was a master sponsor at the Black United Fund of Oregon’s 16th Annual Scholarship Awards Luncheon. They presented a $1500 scholarship later that afternoon to a deserving African American high school student.“
The funding assists in the social and economic development of Oregon’s low-income communities and to contribute to a broader understanding of ethnic and culturally diverse groups. The Black United Fund of Oregon’s 16th Annual Scholarship Awards Luncheon was held at the Governor Hotel and chaired by Michele Cruse.
From the Black United Fund:
Mission
To assist in the social and economic development of Oregon’s low-income communities and to contribute to a broader understanding of ethnic and culturally diverse groups.
How do we do it?
We partner with organizations right here in our community, who believe as we do that every person matters and every dollar counts. We support organizations with a proven track record of improving social and economic conditions by increasing opportunities in underserved neighborhoods. Because we know this is the only way to have a truly healthy community.
History
We are committed to providing financial support and life-changing programs for Oregon’s low-income communities, and have been for 27 years and counting. In 1983, leaders in North and Northeast Portland noticed that many philanthropic organizations were not giving as much support to communities of color. To combat this inequity, they started the Black United Fund of Oregon to channel charitable funds to low-income areas and since that time, big changes have occurred. We have raised over $4 million to help thousands of our most vulnerable citizens. Last year alone, we served 75,000 Oregonians with grants to more than 30 organizations.
Portland, April 20th, 2013. Guests kicked up their heels to support support SEI programs at the Party with a Purpose benefit. Kris Aman and Robin Givens captivated the crowd as did student performers and artist Mike Phillips. Vice President of Jordan Brand Howard “H” White, was honored as a living example of SEI’s motto: Life Has options.
Tony and Carla Hopson with Howard & Donna White
The Presenting sponsor the event was Wells Fargo, all funds go to support the award winning inner-city youth development programs of Self Enhancement, Inc.
Party with a Purpose! Here+Now, delighted over 300 guests.
SEI coordinators help with school homework and life’s lessons. They attend school functions, parent-teacher conferences, and graduations.
Howard White and Tony Hopson, Sr.
Carla Penn-Hopson with Russell and Denise Hornsby
Loretta Smith
Gary and Karen DeStefano
From SEI:
We are Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI), a nonprofit organization supporting at-risk urban youth. In 31 years, SEI has grown from a 1-week summer basketball camp to a flourishing agency serving thousands of students each year in the greater Portland, Oregon area, with plans to replicate across the country.
Whereas others see only statistics, we see strong individuals, tomorrow’s business owners and leaders, teachers and citizens. We help our students see themselves and their potential the same way. Then we help them find their strengths, ignite their passion and identify the plan that will move them in the direction of their dream. And we stay with them every step of the way, 24/7, 365 days a year from age eight through 25. Mission statements, vision statements, slogans and credos are displayed on walls and web sites all over for-profit and non-profit America. Some are poignant, some are pathetic. We think that too often they are just words that are pointed to now and then. Not here. Students and staff live by the SEI standards from the moment they walk through our doors.
Who are SEI kids and how do they become a part of the program?
Nationwide and right here in Portland, growing numbers of children are exposed to a host of risk factors such as poverty, abuse, neglect, jailed parents and/or siblings, gangs, substance abuse, absentee or abusive parents, and hunger. As a result, the number of young children with aggressive, noncompliant and acting-out behaviors in schools has been steadily rising.
SEI partners with teachers and school administrators to identify children most at risk, and then those students are individually assessed using the Walker-McConnell Scale and given a “risk” score. The Walker-McConnell Scale of Social Competence and School Adjustment is used to determine the level of risk and social skill deficits. In 2009, 92% of the students enrolled at SEI scored as either severe or high risk.
Student demographics
97% African-American
85% qualify for free or reduced lunch
73% from single parent households
36% are gang affected
30% have a parent or sibling incarcerated
SEI students come from our own SEI Academy (middle school) and public schools including Boise Eliot, Humboldt, Vernon, Woodlawn and Ockley Green K-8 schools, as well as Beaumont middle school, Jefferson, Grant and Benson high schools.
Portland, April 26th, 2013. Over 500 attendees cheered Camp Fire Columbia’s stars as they competed against local celebrities in Camp Fire’s Celebrity + Youth Talent Show at the Crystal Ballroom. Portland Timber player Jake Gleeson, Timber Joey, and players Dave Horst & Ryan Kawulok were a hit with their medley of hip hop classics in their second year as celebrity performers at the event. (Photo credit, Brian Rollins)
Youth performers from Camp Fire’s afterschool program in David Douglas School District pose after nailing their hip hop dance performance in front of 500 guests.
Youth and celebrities performed song, dance, step, and a poetry slam. Attendees determined the winners of each act by voting with donations. The event raised over $136,000 for Camp Fire’s before, during, and after-school programs at 19 local schools.
Gwen Sullivan, President of the Oregon Teachers Union; and Representative Lew Frederick enjoy a moment at the Celebrity + Youth Talent Show. Representative Frederick performed a poem, along with Commissioners Loretta Smith and Amanda Fritz.
Brooke Van Roekel, Camp Fire Columbia Board Chair; and Kali Ladd, Camp Fire Columbia Board Member watched take a moment from cheering on Camp Fire youth and celebrity performers to smile for the cameras.
Youth performers from Camp Fire’s afterschool program in David Douglas had a blast singing a medley of classics, united around the theme of Sunshine (summer is almost here!)
Timber Joey and Scot Thompson, Community Ambassador, of the Portland Timbers perform a hip-hop medley as one of five celebrity acts.
Peter Ames Carlin (author of bestselling Springsteen biography “BRUCE”) and Drew Carney (TV reporter at KGW Channel 8) perform Don Henley’s “Dirty Laundry” as one of five celebrity acts.
Tres Shannon, co-owner of Voodoo Doughnut performs as one of five celebrity acts, with help from Victoria Porter. Shannon channeled his Bobby McFerrin-esque skills in a performance of Mozart, along with juggling and headstands.
From Camp Fire Columbia Camp Fire Columbia is a community based nonprofit organization located in Portland, Oregon (serving eight counties in Oregon and SW Washington) with a mission to build caring confident youth and future leaders. Camp Fire partners with local kids, schools and families to provide diverse, best practices programming that:
Supports academic achievement
Builds social and life skills
Fosters community engagement
Develops career and college readiness
Camp Fire’s programs directly serve over 3,000 kids ages 5-18 each year across an eight-county area, including the greater Portland metro region, and help serve another 11,000 children and families annually through partnerships and special projects.
The 21st Century Camp Fire Camp Fire launched in 1910, the same year as the first talking motion picture. Much like today’s films, the 21st Century Camp Fire is a whole different animal than it was 100 years ago—or even 20 years ago! Just as films have adapted to emerging technology, Camp Fire has evolved to better meet the emerging needs of kids and families.
While Camp Fire has historically been synonymous with outdoor learning and providing opportunities for women, today’s Camp Fire is a multi-faceted agency that serves all kids through a diverse array of programs.
Did you know…
Camp Fire strengthens local education. We partner with over 20 schools to pick up where schools leave off—keeping kids safe, engaged, and learning.
Camp Fire supports our region’s most vulnerable youth. Our programs are located in 20% of the Title-1 schools in Multnomah County.
Camp Fire supports academic growth. Students in our programs demonstrate significant increases in reading, writing, and math. A recent study found that Camp Fire kids made academic gains at a faster rate than their non-Camp Fire peers.
50% of Camp Fire kids are boys. We’ve been co-ed since 1975. Ask a child if they’re a Camp Fire Girl, and they’ll respond as if you asked them whether they own an 8-track.
Camp Fire welcomes and embraces all youth of diverse cultures, beliefs, experiences, and identities. We are committed to creating a culturally-competent, inclusive, and safe environment for all children and families.
Camp Fire is national in name only. Camp Fire Columbia is 100% locally driven.
Camp Fire is supported by some of the most prominent names in our community, including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the City of Portland, and the U.S. Department of Education.
Portland, April 3rd, 2013. Excited supporters of the Edwards Center dedicated the new Aloha Community Center. The singers of the Voices Unlimited choir performed in the Community Center’s “Great Room”. The new center, dedicated by special guest Washington County Commissioner Dick Schouten and Edwards Center founder Dr. Jean Edwards, hosted over 100 supporters, families, funders, and community members for a lively open house and dedication ceremony. Portland jazz pianist Tom Grant (a family member of one of Edwards Center’s clients) performed, as did opera singers Janet Chvatal and Marc Gremm. Chvatal and Gremm then introduced the Voices Unlimited choir to unveil the new Edwards Center theme song to the packed house.
Exterior of Edwards Center’s Aloha Community Center
A longtime dream of its founders, this community center is a place where people with developmental disabilities can take part in a variety of activities including adult education, job training, nutritious meals, and community events. The building was built with a barrier-free philosophy, featuring accessibility accommodations for people with a variety of abilities, well beyond ADA requirements. However the vision for the center isn’t just a place where adults with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other conditions can feel welcome, but a resource for the wider community as well. By opening its services beyond its usual clients, Edwards Center is creating a place where people across a wide spectrum of abilities can interact and learn from each other.
Dr. Jean Edwards prepares her remarks before the dedication.
Janet Chvatal and Marc Gremm, two internationally known opera singers, perform during the dedication ceremony.
A packed open house proceeded the event.
About the Aloha Community Center
The 11,000 sq. ft. Aloha Community Center features four classrooms, a meeting space for community groups, a kitchen and dining room that serves nutritious, low-cost meals in partnership with Meals on Wheels People, and a cafe to enable job training for adults with developmental disabilities. Open 7 days a week, the center provides meaningful daily activities for people with developmental disabilities and increase interaction with the wider community. The center is part of a larger neighborhood development planned by Edwards Center called the Aloha Project. Later this year ten homes will be built on the adjacent property to support life-long, multi-generational family living for adults with disabilities.
About Edwards Center
Edwards Center has served adults with developmental disabilities since 1972, when there were few services outside of the state institution, the Fairview Training Center. Edwards Center began as a day program that served just 6 individuals and in 1975 opened the first group home in Washington County housing disabled adults in the community. Today they provide homes, jobs, and recreational opportunities in 18 locations serving over 300 Oregonians with disabilities in Washington and Clackamas Counties.
Edwards Center’s mission is to enhance the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities by helping them reach their highest potential through training, education, employment, housing and social opportunities in safe, healthy and stimulating environments.
Portland, April 18th, 2013. Six tons of food are headed to the Oregon Food Bank (9,525 meals) thanks to the generosity of the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland. Marc Blattner, CEO of Jewish Federation of Greater Portland helped Festival co-chairs (and first cousins) Cheryl Tonkin and Ed Tonkin fill barrels with donations for the Oregon Food Bank. (Photo credit, LeeAnn Gauthier)
The Food for Thought Festival opened on Thursday night at the Portland Art Museum with a seriously funny conversation with legendary comedian David Steinberg and Daily Show alum David Javerbaum with The Oregonian’s David Sarasohn asking the “tough” questions.
The group organized a four days community celebration with writers, artists and performers sharing their wisdom and their work at venues across Portland. The benefit, originally conceived by Cheryl Tonkin as the winner of our “Next Great Jewish Idea”contest took over 18 months to plan with scores of volunteers. The festival included 30 dif ferent events and programs throughout the Greater Portland area with over 2,500 participants.
Lisa Schroeder, latke-lover, chef and owner of Mother’s Bistro & Bar enjoy a friendly moment with hamantaschen-fan and debate competitor, Ken Gordon, owner of Kenny & Zukes’s. The Great Latke-Hamantaschen Debate at The Cleaners at the Ace Hotel ended in hilarity . . . and a draw.
The mission of the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland is to assure the building and strengthening of the Jewish community locally, nationally, overseas, and in Israel, in accordance with Jewish values.During the 2009 campaign, Federation raised over $3.8 million, which will benefit both Jewish and non-Jewish service recipients in Portland and abroad. Federation dollars enrich and uplift lives through the humanitarian programs of its local and overseas beneficiary agencies.
Description
The Jewish Federation for Greater Portland funds and supports a community-wide network of organizations that care for people in need here at home, in Israel and around the world. The work of Federation nurtures and sustains the Jewish community today and for future generations.
Portland, April 13th, 2013. St. Mary’s Academy’s 25th annual auction, Silver Revelry, raised more than $800,000, the largest amount in the event’s history. More than 600 guests joined the festivities at the Oregon Convention Center. Parent volunteers Allison and Chris Martin and Dana and Michael White chaired the event and inspired others with their generosity.
This year’s auction had special meaning for the Martins and the Whites, since both of their daughters are seniors.
Silver Revelry guests including St. Mary’s Academy Board Chairman Bob Harold; his wife, Sue Harold; their daughter, Joan Chaney; and her husband, Brian Chaney, enjoyed exciting silent and live auctions that included packages ranging from a behind-the-scenes look at the Portland-based NBC show “Grimm” to a trip for two to London to experience the best of the West End Theatre District.
The auction is the largest fundraising event for Oregon’s premier Catholic college-preparatory high school for young women. Proceeds are critical to the financial strength of St. Mary’s Academy and benefit each of the school’s 640 students. “We are all incredibly proud of and grateful for the unprecedented success of our April 13 auction. Financial success like this provides the resources for more opportunities for students,” said St. Mary’s Academy President Christina Friedhoff. “We’ve seen young women from all backgrounds become confident, compassionate leaders through their experiences at St. Mary’s.”
Silver Revelry guests included Catherine and Mark Myers. The couple are generous supporters of St. Mary’s Academy, and they have three daughters who are past and current students at the school. Catherine is a member of St. Mary’s Academy’s board of directors.
Mike and Tracey Clark, parents of a St. Mary’s Academy alumna, are longtime supporters of St. Mary’s Academy and its annual auction. The giving spirit of guests such as the Clarks helped make Silver Revelry a record-breaking success.
Debora Knapp, KATU news anchor, served as the evening’s mistress of ceremonies. She kept the crowd entertained and raising their paddles high. Among the evening’s highlights was Bids for Kids, an opportunity for event goers to donate to the school’s tuition assistance program. Linda Patrick, SNJM, a 1967 St. Mary’s Academy graduate who now serves as Assistant Principal of Student Life, led the appeal. Bids for Kids raised more than $256,000 in support of the 42 percent of St. Mary’s students who receive financial aid. This is another record-breaking figure in a record-breaking year for the St. Mary’s Academy annual auction. Bids for Kids’ success was made possible in part due to $60,000 in matching funds from several generous sponsors: the B.P., Lester and Regina John Foundation; Mary and Tim Boyle; Dan and Gina Jones; and Ron and Tammy Witcosky.
# # # About St. Mary’s Academy
St. Mary’s Academy is a Catholic high school for young women located in the heart of downtown Portland that provides a challenging college-preparatory education with a focus on developing the whole person. Founded in 1859 by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, St. Mary’s Academy is Oregon’s oldest continuously operating secondary school and offers a supportive learning environment to a diverse student body from more than 35 cities in urban, suburban and rural Oregon and Southwest Washington. It is the only school in the state to have received three Blue Ribbon awards from the U.S. Department of Education. For more information about St. Mary’s Academy, please visit www.stmaryspdx.org.
Portland, April 3rd, 2013. Several of Oregon’s long-time residents were honored for demonstrating ongoing involvement and commitment in their work and communities. The “Ageless Award,” was given by the Jessie F. Richardson Foundation (JFR) at its annual community luncheon at the Multnomah Athletic Club. The honor illustrates that all people can live a life with meaning and purpose, regardless of age or circumstances. Jeannine Cowles was one of the recipients of the Ageless Award and had a chance to catch up with Dr. Keren Wilson, president of the Jessie F. Richardson Foundation, and Dr. Marvin Kaiser, a Board Member and president of Mary’s Woods Retirement Community.
The Ageless Award Honorees are older adults whose lives demonstrate a continuing interest, involvement and commitment to meaningful involvement. The winners of this year’s award from the Jessie F. Richardson Foundation are Jeannine Cowles, Tom Vaughan, Maria Jones, Ernie Bloch II, and Frances Venetucci.
Dr. Keren Brown Wilson, President and Founder of the Jessie F. Richardson Foundation, gave one of the speeches during the event, thanking those who participated and telling about her experiences working with older adults
This year the Community Luncheon hosted more individuals than ever at nearly 250 at the Multnomah Athletic Club in downtown Portland, OR. The Jessie F. Richardson Foundation hopes to continue to spread its message of serving indigent older adults in developing areas both domestically and internationally.
The award itself was designed by artist, historian and Portland’s oldest retired police officer, Frank Springer.
The Ageless Award was also given to the Vital Volunteers, pictured here are Frances Venetucci and Maria Jones. The Vital Volunteers are a program put together by the Vital Life Foundation. It allows residents of Marquis Consonus assisted living facilities to give back to their community by volunteering with local non-profits.
From the THE JESSIE F. RICHARDSON FOUNDATION
Dr. Keren Brown Wilson, JFR’s founder and president, was motivated to set up the foundation in the mid 1970s because of words spoken by her mother, Jessie F. Richardson who said “Why don’t you do something to help people like me?” At the time, Dr. Wilson was a graduate student in gerontology and her mother was a 60-year-old nursing home resident. Her mother’s words directed the course of Dr. Wilson’s professional work with frail, low-income elders. Now JFR Foundation works in developing countries on aging-related issues. Its board of directors includes a cross-section of talented local and national experts in community-building, health care and higher education: http://jfrfoundation.org/about-us/board.html.
Portland, April 6th, 2013. 250 supporters (and a few furry friends) joined in a celebration at Castaway, including “Witts” the dog who is enjoying a new fence thanks to the nonprofit. Fences For Fido leaders announced that their charity had unchained a total of 600 dogs since its launch in 2009. The gala raised enough to unchain 20 more.
Organizers say, “Fences For Fido, an all-volunteer, 501c3 non-profit, improves the quality of life for chained dogs living outside in the elements day and night. We attend to all needs by building a fence, removing the chain, supplying a warm dog house, providing critical vet care and spay/neuter, and returning yearly to ensure the dog lives a safe, un-chained life.”
Even Chopper, our first Fido EVER, joined us for our 4-year celebration.
Reminders of dogs were everywhere, even on our all-vegan buffet!
All the bar wine was donated, relabeled and all bar proceeds benefit Savannah’s Fund for rescued Fidos.
Savannahs Fund featured super-star bar coordinator Kimberly.
Last summer, Fences For Fido won a Toyota Tundra pickup through the Toyota 100 Cars for Good campaign, and Tommy’s Window Tinting donated a full truck wrap, which was debuted at the gala.
Zena was starving at the end of a chain before being rescued last year. She’s enjoying a new, chain-free, indoor life with a Fido friend.
The goal for the evening was to receive sponsorships for 20 Fidos, and the nonprofit accomplished that goal thanks to supporters.
Fences For Fido Board Members Patti Loverink, Ken Alwine and Jennifer Adams.
Fences For Fido President Kelly Peterson welcomed our guests and also discussed the limited tethering legislation.
About Fences for Fido:
On May 23 2009, a small group arrived at the NE Portland home of Chopper, a big hunk of a dog who spent day after day, year after year, isolated from his family, chained to a tree. Chopper spent so many years tied to that one section of yard that he wore down the confines of his small world to bare ground.
Fortunately, within just a few hours on that sunny, May day, Chopper experienced freedom for the first time in six years. Once a sad, sullen dog, Chopper bounded around his new yard, smiling and wagging his tail…truly joyful. Following the build, his person Keith wrote to Fences For Fido saying, “I realize now he is so much happier being off the chain. Never again on a chain!” The fence encouraged Keith to spend more time with Chopper, changing their relationship forever. (Watch Chopper’s Video)
The work of Fences For Fido is deeply rooted in making that kind of change between a dog and his family, but our work does not end there. We create safer and improved conditions for chained dogs by providing shelter, veterinary care, and spay and neutering services when necessary. We work to educate families on how to best care for their four-legged family members during the heat of the summer and the cold, wet winter months. Twice a year our team of tireless volunteers visits all of the dogs in the FFF family to make sure they remain unchained, safe and healthy.
With more than 235 dogs already unchained since May 2009, the mission of Fences For Fido continues. With generous help from our volunteers and donors, FFF hopes to share many more success stories.
FIDOS! Everywhere we turned, dog figurines, statues and actual Fidos of Honor, Chopper (our first FIdo), Witt and Zena Love were a constant reminder of why we were all there together.
FOXY TRUCK! Our Toyota Trunk was there, sparkling in a corner with its new truck wrap loaded with tools given to us by our Amazon Angels from our Amazon Wish List.
FRIENDS! Honored guest Oregon State Representative Brad Witt was in attendance. Representative Witt is improving the lives of Oregon dogs through House Bill 2783, which would restrict the amount of time a dog can be tethered.
Celebrating Recent Un-Chainings!
Check out the stories and links below to see the Fidos who were freed in the last several weeks because of all of your love and support! “RANK ROOOO!” from all of them!
Portland, April 19, 2013. After a performance of the Portland Center Stage production of Clybourne Park, members of the Urban League of Portland Young Professionals and other leaders of Portland’s African-American community were invited to stay for a post-show reception. (Photo credit, Desirae MacGillivray)
Rachel Gilmer, Sita Symonette, Lailani Ovalles, Rebecca Naja, Cimone Schwoeffermann and Kamari Aykes.
Upbeat tunes were provided by DJ Rev Shines. Clybourne Park, now running at Portland Center Stage, explores issues of race and racism, gentrification, power and social class.
Portland Center Stage Board Member Rukaiyah Adams, Solamon Ibe and Sita Symonette.
Felicia Wells-Thomas and Nygil Thomas.
Here’s more information about The Urban League of Portland Young Professionals:
A Portland, Oregon based National Urban League volunteer auxiliary that targets young professionals ages 21-40 to empower their communities and change lives through the Urban League Movement.
Mission:
To support the Urban League Movement through our volunteerism, philanthropy and membership development.
Company Overview
The Urban League of Portland is a non-profit, community-based organization headquartered in north Portland and an affiliate of the National Urban League. Since 1945 we have advocated, served and empowered African Americans and other Oregonians to create an equitable place to work and live.
The Urban League of Portland YPs are a committed group of young professionals (aged 21 – 40) invested in the values and strategic goals of the Urban League of Portland. Those values include leadership development, education, healthcare, and elder care.
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Nationwide and right here in Portland, growing numbers of children are exposed to a host of risk factors such as poverty, abuse, neglect, jailed parents and/or siblings, gangs, substance abuse, absentee or abusive parents, and hunger. As a result, the number of young children with aggressive, noncompliant and acting-out behaviors in schools has been steadily rising.
