Portland, OR. Volunteers washed over 300 dogs at the 23rd annual Dogtoberfest on September 16th. The sudsy benefit at the Lucky Labrador Brew Pub on SE Hawthorne raised over $17,000 for the DoveLewis Blood Bank.
DoveLewis Marketing Director Tess Payne, KGW’s Drew Carney and Lucky Lab owner (and founder of the event) Gary Geist help wash a Superhero blood donor to promote Dogtoberfest, Portland’s biggest dog wash.
Representatives from Delap, a Dogtoberfest main sponsor, helped support the DoveLewis Blood Bank by volunteering to wash dirty pups at the event.
KATU meteorologist Mary Loos and Willis the Weather Dog enjoyed exploring all the activities at Dogtoberfest.
US Bank, one of the main sponsors of the event, gave away treats and held a fundraising raffle for DoveLewis at their booth on Pet Promenade, Dogtoberfest’s pet-friendly street fair.
The DoveLewis Blood Bank, the largest volunteer-based animal blood bank in the Pacific Northwest, provides dogs and cats with more than 500 transfusions each year.
“Last year, more than 130 dogs and 30 cats donated blood to save the lives of animals in need. Dogtoberfest is a fun way to support the vital services of our blood bank,” said Blood Bank Director Jill Greene.
The American Red Cross was also on site for a human blood drive in celebration of the importance of donating to save human lives.
Here are more photos from the sudsy benefit:
From DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital:
DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital, established in 1973 and based in Portland, Oregon, is the only nonprofit, 24-hour emergency and intensive care unit in the region. DoveLewis also has seven donor-supported community programs that serve animals in need and the animal loving community. With 43 years of service, DoveLewis has treated more than 500,000 animals and has been deemed one of Oregon’s Most Admired Nonprofits by the Portland Business Journal for eight years. For more information, please visit dovelewis.org.
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!
Portland, November 9th. More than 400 of Portland’s finest packed the Portland Art Museum to raise over $288,000 for DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital. Beverly Young celebrates wildly after winning an exhilarating live auction bidding war to claim a surprise behind-the-scenes auction package for the hit NBC television series, Grimm. (Photo Credit, K&K Graphics and Erik Schultz of Rad Photography)
The sold-out gala and fashion show benefited Portland’s Nonprofit Emergency Animal Hospital’s Unrestricted Fund, which supports the hospitals donor-funded community programs, including one of America’s largest volunteer-based animal blood banks, a nationally recognized pet loss support program, 24-hour stabilizing care for lost, stray, abused and wild animals, and financial assistance for low income families.
The highly anticipated mystery model, Azazyel a six-month-old Nigerian Dwarf Goat, strutted in a one-of-a-kind jacket designed by Lifetime’s Project Runway winner Seth Aaron Henderson. Azazyel was accompanied by his owner and DoveLewis Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Lee Harold.
Over 400 guests raised a glass to celebrate DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital at the inaugural DoveAdore featuring Boutiques Unleashed gala event.
Event emcees; KPTV’s Wayne Garcia and Kimberly Maus, hosted the event which combined a dinner, live and silent auction and Boutiques Unleashed, a fashion show for both ends of the leash.
Visionary DoveLewis donor, Howard Hedinger, celebrated with guests, Morgan Lutgens and Annie Heisey.
Chez Joly Catering hosted a table for the evening with guests; Charles Frasier, Annette Joly, Chrys Martin, Christian Joly, Dawn Davis, Steve Rickles and Jack Pessia.
Charlie Swindells, representing the Ann and Bill Swindells Charitable Trust, raises his paddle during the live appeal. The Ann and Bill Swindells Charitable Trust generously offered a $100,000 matching gift to the DoveLewis building fund over the next year.
Oregon Ballet Theater’s Principal Ballerina, Allison Roper, walked with Twinkie in the Boutiques Unleashed fashion show.
Many local celebrities graced the runway, including KGW’s Drew Carney who shared the spotlight with Zoey the dog.
Crowd favorite, Rojo the Llama, and his handler Shannon Gregory made an appearance at this year’s fashion show. Rojo, a certified therapy animal, is a regular at many DoveLewis events.
“The compassion and generosity of the Portland community never ceases to amaze me,” says Ron Morgan, DoveLewis Chief Executive Officer. “To sell out the event and see so many people turn out to support the work we do in the community is truly amazing. We couldn’t be happier.”
This year, the re-imagined event put a fashionable spin on the typical gala and featured a dinner, exhilarating live and silent auctions, and culminated with the outrageously popular Boutiques Unleashed fashion show for both ends of the leash. KPTV personalities Kimberly Maus and Wayne Garcia emceed the event which featured special runway celebrities; KGW’s Drew Carney, K103FM’s morning radio personalities Bruce Murdock, John Erickson and Janine Wolf, KOIN’s Jenny Hansson, and The Oregon Ballet Theatre’s Principal Ballerina Allison Roper. The night’s special surprise model, a six-month-old Nigerian Dwarf Goat named Azazyel, made a fashionable statement in a one-of-a-kind ensemble designed by Lifetime’s Project Runway winner Seth Aaron Henderson.
About DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital
DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital, established in 1973 and based in Portland, Ore., is the only nonprofit, 24-Hour Emergency and Intensive Care Unit in the region. DoveLewis provides donor-funded programs to the community including one of the United States’ largest volunteer-based animal blood banks, a nationally recognized pet loss support program, 24-hour stabilizing care for lost, stray and wild animals and financial assistance for qualifying low-income families and abused animals. For more information, please visit dovelewis.org.
Portland, September 20th. Fifty supporters toasted the inaugural “Evening with Dove” celebration for DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital. The cocktail reception was held in recognition of the new Champion Circle of annual donors, each of whom demonstrate a commitment to DoveLewis with an annual gift of $1,000 or more. Gracious hosts and donors John and Kim Bradley welcomed guests to their 1920s home overlooking the Portland skyline to honor the Northwest’s only nonprofit emergency animal hospital. John Bradley, CEO of R&H Construction, was involved in the design and construction of the DoveLewis. Pledges and gifts made in advance of the Evening with Dove celebration totaled over $25,000. The event kicked off the fall fundraising push which culminates at DoveLewis’ major gala event, DoveAdore, on November 9th.
Champion Circle members, Ann Kramer and Donald Marshall raised a glass and celebrated their commitment to supporting DoveLewis’ community programs and services.
Champion Circle member and visionary donor Howard Hedinger (left) celebrated with guest Christi Mollenshott and donors, Michael Curtis and Lynda Larkin.
DoveLewis CEO, Ron Morgan presented Kim Bradley with an artist’s rendering of her historic home in appreciation of hosting the evening celebration.
Owners of Morel Ink, Bill Dickey and David Wagner (left to right) were in attendance with fellow Champion Circle members. The DoveLewis Champion Circle of Annual Donors recognizes those who support the organization with an annual gift of $1000 or more.
DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital, established in 1973 and based in Portland, Ore., is the only nonprofit, 24-Hour Emergency and Intensive Care Unit in the region. DoveLewis provides donor-funded programs to the community including one of the United States’ largest volunteer-based animal blood banks, a nationally recognized pet loss support program, 24-hour stabilizing care for lost, stray and wild animals and financial assistance for qualifying low-income families and abused animals. For more information, please visit dovelewis.org.
DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital is AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) accredited. AAHA recognizes high standards of veterinary excellence.
DoveLewis, in association with the regional veterinary community, provides 24-hour emergency, critical care, education and community outreach. Our highly-skilled professionals are dedicated to:
Improving the condition of animals needing emergency and critical care.
Strengthening the ties with, and extending the reach of, the veterinary community.
Promoting the well-being of animals and the human-animal bond throughout the community at large.
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