Portland, May 12th. The Northwest Film Center’s 40th Anniversary Gala, “Lights! Camera! Action!” drew over 400 guests to the Portland Art Museum, including Board Chair Jim Winkler, Susan Winkler and Kim and John Bradley. The event was co-chaired by Oscar nominated director Gus Van Sant (who had a last minute scheduling issue) and Oregon Consular Corps Executive Assistant Michou Jardini. It raised $100,000 for Film Center exhibition and education programs.
Don and Mary Blair at the Red Carpet arrivals.
Gaylyn and Mahmood Sher-Jen with Steve Smith and Kim DeMent
Pink Martini’s China Forbes was headlining a big band orchestra.
Amber Hinsvark, Henry Hillman, Courtney Singer and Will Vinton
Mary Chomenko Hinckley, Pat Wall, Harry Peterson-Nedry, Didi Nowers, and Olga Kiena.
Ted Wheeler and his wife Katrina Wheeler
Vintage images had supporters in the mood.
Projectionist, Jonathan Dick, shows a 16mm print of "My Man Godfrey," over the audience onto a floating screen above the party.
Trudi Morrison and Bob Warren with Mark and Brenda Whitlow
Established in 1971, the Northwest Film Center is a regional media arts resource and service organization founded to encourage the study, appreciation, and utilization of the moving image arts, foster their artistic and professional excellence, and to help create a climate in which they may flourish. The Center provides a variety of film and video exhibition, education, and information programs primarily directed to the residents of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska.
Portland, May 6th. “A World of Golden Opportunities” was the theme of this year’s Recognition Event for the Portland Chapter of the National Charity League, Inc. It marked the culmination of six years of volunteerism for local teens and their mothers. The group of 21 young women donated over 5,000 hours of community service. (Photo Credit, Andie Petkus) The class includes: India Downes-Leguin, Julia Tawney, Cate Waldram, Rachel New, Amy Tennant, Anna Murphy, Niki Spathas, Kristen Kalez, Madison McCoy, and Cameron Edwards. Back row: Grace McMurchie, Frances McCaslin, Nicole Inskeep, Mollie Limb, Kennan Krieger, Madison Cameron, Claire Wilson, Dena Horstkotte, Rachel Wald and Kelly Carson.
Seniors, Kelly Carson and Rachel Wald
Amy Tennant with her mother, Sarah
Kim and senior, Mollie Limb
Nicole Inskeep, Winner of Merci Award for 407 hours of community service in 2012 and winner of sr class award for over 1500 hours during the last 6 years
Chapter President, Karen Holce, presented Julia Hall with the league’s the Oregon Rose Award.
Rebecca and Emelyn Roberts receive an award for mother and daughter community service
Cori Paine, winner of 2012 Modelette Award with Anna Murphy
Mary Ann Tawney and her daughter, Julia
From The Portland Chapter of National Charity League, Inc.: This chapter was chartered in April 1995 and was the first National Charity League chapter formed in the State of Oregon. Our chapter currently has 119 Patronesses and 140 Ticktockers
National Charity League, Inc. (NCL) is a non-profit national organization of mothers and daughters who join together in community involvement within local chapters throughout the United States. Our goal is to foster a sense of community responsibility and strengthen the mother-daughter relationship.
Daughters participate in a six-year program of philanthropic work, educational activities and cultural events.
Lake Oswego, May 12th. The 36th annual Lake Oswego Lake Run is took place under sunny blue skies. The race is organized and presented by the Lake Oswego Women’s Club, and proceeds benefit Portland area women’s and children’s charities. (Photo Credit, Tracey Freeman Photography.)
The Lake Oswego Women's Club and Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation present the 36th Annual Lake Run: A fundraiser for needy women and children in the Portland area.
It's a challenging, scenic loop through beautiful residential areas with views of Oswego Lake.
The event is a family affair for the The Barbas
Diana del Garbino was the volunteer coordinator for the event and says 1,105 runners registered for the 5K or 12K races.
Winner of the 12K event was Scott Pinske of Hillsboro with a time of 0:41:06. Allie Gruner of Portland was top overall female runner for the 12K with a time of 0:49:32.
ABOUT THE LAKE OSWEGO WOMEN’S CLUB: Following many years of active and charitable service in The Lake Oswego community, the members of Lake Oswego Women’s Club were incorporated on October 23, 1996, as a non-profit organization. Our members are dedicated to bringing the women of Lake Oswego into closer unity and to promote the civic, cultural, educational and social welfare of the greater surrounding metro area. Since 1991 LOJWC has donated over $1.5 million dollars to non-profit organizations in the city of Portland and the tri-county area it encompasses. P.O. Box 1434, Lake Oswego, OR 97034 – Website – http://www.lowomensclub.org/
Portland, May 5th. The Multnomah Athletic Club was decked out for a fun Fiesta benefiting Neighborhood House. The nonprofit supports educational and social assistance programs serving low-income children, families and seniors across the Portland metro area. (Photo Credit, Heather Zinger/Zinger Photography) The St. John Ballet Folklorico, a program offered in partnership with Neighborhood House’s SUN Community School at George Middle School, brought the evening some flare!
Neighborhood House Board Members Jane Packard, Beth Blenz-Clucas, Pam Field and Linda Gerber get festive at Neighborhood House's annual dinner/auction.
Board Member Tom Doherty, with wife Kristin, was on hand representing event sponsor Welch Allyn.
Guests Lonnie Mayer, Beth Stanton and Libby Scholz joined the "Comunidad de Caring" at Fiesta Locale on May 5.
Local Mariachi star Edna Vasquez' performance brought the Cinco de Mayo festivities to life.
Our programs help low-income, recent-immigrant and other vulnerable people overcome challenges so they can achieve success, stability and independence.
Shari Crane, Pat Carey and Jeremy Smith from Charlie's Produce
New Seasons Market was serving up Spring Vegetables atop lacy potato cakes with goat cheese or dungeness crab.
Supporters had a chance to vote for their favorites.
Over 50 volunteers helped with the fundraiser.
Chris Handford and Blake Smith, owners of David Street Tavern participated. The duo is poised to open a new restaurant taking the Pearl District space formerly home to "Fenouil". The new restaurant will be called, "Jamison" — named for the adjacent square.
Judy Walker, Rachel Bell and Jackie Linsley
Ken Surrett, Carol Colby, Abby Drago, Molly Georgeetta and Jen Schuyler
Darcie Alexander and Hilary Bourassa
Patrick Fleming, Eddie Bracamontes and Lizzie Bruce from Boke Bowl
Devi Elise and Jim Smith
Taste of the Nation featured offerings from over 50 local restaurants
Bamboo Sushi had a popular stand.
Michelle Cairo and Alex Yoder from Olympic Provision
Proceeds benefit Oregon Food Bank, Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon, St. Vincent de Paul Food Recovery Program and Klamath-Lake Counties Food Bank. All of these organizations are fighting to end childhood hunger in Oregon. Each ticket purchased helps support Share Our Strength’s efforts in eliminating childhood hunger as well as local beneficiaries.
Portland, May 3rd. Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon held a special fundraising breakfast featuring best selling author, Valerie Plame Wilson. Supporters who gathered at the Portland Art Museum heard about Wilson’s life as a covert CIA Operations Officer and how she worked to protect America’s national security. (Photo Credit, Andie Petkus) Oregon Secretary of State Kate Brown, recipient of the 2012 Marilyn Epstein Pro-Choice Champion Award, posed with CIA Valerie Plame Wilson.
PPAO Political Director Amy Hojnowski, Field Organizer Nichi Masters, Executive Director Laura Terrill Patten, Field Organizer Alicia Temple and Communications & Fundraising Manager Jimmy Radosta
Portland mayoral candidate Charlie Hales and his wife, Nancy
Portland State University student, blogger and mother Sophia Brugato stole the show with an inspiring story about how Planned Parenthood changed her life.
State Representative Mary Nolan, recipient of the 2011 Marilyn Epstein Pro-Choice Champion Award, and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici
A standing ovation for Valerie Plame Wilson
The crowd-pleasing meal was created by Vibrant Table.
Oregon Treasurer Ted Wheeler and PPAO Government Relations Consultant Maura Roche
Kristin Steele, Dwight Adkins, Samantha Swaim & Andrew Hogan, the team from Samantha Swaim Fundraising, earned high prise from attendees and organizers.
Keynote speaker, Valerie Plame Wilson, found herself at the heart of a political firestorm in 2003 when the Bush administration revealed her secret status to a conservative columnist who published her name. At the event she discussed her autobiography, “Fair Game: My Life as a Spy, My Betrayal by the White House.”
Proceeds from the special breakfast benefited Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon, which works to keep Oregon one of the three most pro-choice states in the nation.
From Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon: Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon is an independent, non-partisan, not-for-profit organization formed as the political arm of Planned Parenthood. Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon engages in educational and electoral activity including public education campaigns, grassroots organizing, and legislative advocacy.
Portland, April 26th. The launch party for “Red Sweater Project” was an artful affair with hundreds of items up for sale at the Springbox Gallery to raise money for the charity. The new, locally based, nonprofit helps to create affordable, accessible and advanced educational opportunities for children in rural Tanzania. Executive Director, Ashley Holmer thanked guests like Jay Rubin and Scott Mylnechuck for their support.
Supporters had had lots of art from which to choose at the Red Sweater Benefit. Volunteer, Tim Sexton, sold raffle tickets wearing one of the organization's t-shirt.
Supporters say, "It's such a simple gesture: put a child in a red sweater and send them to school. Provide food for each student every day. Watch them grow."
The art was inspired by the positive program.
The event offered a chance for people to learn more about the program.
Mission: The Red Sweater Project collaborates with local communities to create affordable, accessible and advanced educational opportunities for children in rural Tanzania.
Affordable The average family income in Mungere Village is $190 (USD) per year, while average secondary school and boarding school fees are $500. Over 90% of Mungere families cannot afford boarding schools, but they can pay $20 per year to send their child to Mungere Secondary School. Accessible Tanzania is suffering from a shortage of teachers and schools, and children living in rural areas must travel long distances or attend expensive boarding schools. Mungere Secondary School operates within the village, providing education and health services within the community. Advanced Education is about more than test scores – it’s about critical thinking, innovation and solutions. By creating educational institutions that utilize renewable energy to power computers, providing access to information technology and the internet, we equip each child with skills that lead to success in a 21st century world. Courses in business development encourage entrepreneurship and innovation, while vocational courses develop real-life skills that lead to employment and self-sufficiency.
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Portland, April 21st. Guests sipped champagne at the Riverside Golf and Country Club while they raised $42,000 for The Northwest Catholic Counseling Center. The Center helps provide mental health care for all who need it, regardless of faith or finances. (Photo Credit, Juan Kis) Grammy-nominated saxophonist Patrick Lamb, who entertained for the evening, takes a break with Denise Cronin, left, and Marte Persichetti.
Jerry and Carol Bitz received the Compassionate Heart Award, well-deserved recognition for their long support of NCC.
NCC Board Member Amy Nist, left, poses with her husband, Doug Lyons, and Executive Director Erin Peters.
Bill Powers, with niece Laura Spencer, was one of the evening's big winners.
For 26 years, The Northwest Catholic Counseling Center has offered behavioral health care and psychiatric medication management for all, regardless of ability to pay. Trained therapists see more than 1,000 clients each year, and the Center has a particular devotion to low-income women and children who often shoulder the greatest emotional and financial burdens. 45% of clients are uninsured, and most sessions are subsidized by donations, grants and fees. While serving in the Portland Archdiocese, the Center is a completely independent 501(c)3 with no financial ties to the Catholic Church (or any institution). It is supported through client fees and the generosity of individuals, businesses and foundations.
Portland, April 28th. The 23rd Annual Cadcade AIDS Project Art Auction drew over 1,000 people and raised $570,000. The Portland Gay Men’s Chorus Inspired supporters (Photo Credit, Garbero Photography) Every year since 1990, CAP has hosted an art auction to raise money to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS and provide service to those infected or affected by HIV in the Northwest.
Robert Goman and Tim Hershey discuss the art available in silent auction. (Photo Credit, Mike Burt)
Paul Tibbits, Former Governor Barbara Roberts and Andrew Shayde (Photo Credit, Garbero Photography)
Volunteer Art Handler, Ryan Ficek carries "Water Wheel' by Laura Ross-Paul across the Live Auction stage for consideration by patrons. (Photo Credit, Mike Burt)
Portland’s art community first organized this iconic event and remains the backbone of the Art Auction today. The event has grown over the past two decades and this year featured 250 works of art. There was a special section with five pieces donated by prominent art collectors, including Arlene Schnitzer and Kurt Beadell. Guest Curator for 2012 was Bonnie Laing-Malcomson, Curator of Northwest Art at the Portland Art Museum.
Jazz Singer, Nicole Henry wows the crowd with her rendition of "Get Here". (Photo Credit, Mike Burt)
Guests of Nike, including Mayor Sam Adams, are agog after hearing of Tim Hershey's challenge. (Photo Credit Mike Burt)
Honorary Chairs of the 2012 Cascade AIDS Project Art Auction were Bing and Carolyn Sheldon. Cascade AIDS Project’s mission is near to the Sheldons’ hearts. During Carolyn’s tenure as the Portland Public School’s Director of Student Services, she instigated training for teachers and staff on creating a safe and accepting environment for LGBT students and students with gay or lesbian parents. The Sheldon’s son, Graham, is gay, giving the family firsthand experience with harm stigma can create.
Incorporated in 1985, Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) is the oldest and largest AIDS Service Organization in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Our programs serve the broad and diverse set of communities impacted by HIV, from community specific programs focused on teens, Latinos, the gay community, individuals and families living with HIV, to the thousands of individuals throughout the state who seek education though our AIDS/STD hotline each year. A committed 21-member volunteer Board of Directors provides strategic guidance and oversight to ensure CAP accomplishes its mission and continues to operate with integrity and transparency.
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