Events

Women for Success Portland is a 100% volunteer-run membership organization that supports Dress for Success Oregon by providing work-appropriate undergarments for disadvantaged women. Since our debut last June, our supporters have revamped the Dress for Success fitting rooms, had makeovers and massages for a good cause, and more! Join us at 5:30 p.m. on on June 23 as we celebrate our first birthday back where it all began—the Living Room Theaters Lounge. Find out how we measured up to our goal of raising $10,000 to provide 800 undergarments for Dress for Success Oregon clients.

PRESS RELEASE – For Immediate Release
Contact:    Han Tran, ROSE Community Development
503-762-1466 or [email protected]

SE youths use pictures to tell health stories

SE PORTLAND  – The old saying goes, “A picture is worth a thousand words.”  Communities are beginning to come together through photography to address health issues, such as childhood obesity.

Achieving Energy Independence with Senator Jeff Merkley

On June 10, Congressman Kurt Schrader will discuss what Congress might do to balance the budget, while also tackling our mounting debt.

In the last decade we have seen dramatic increases in federal deficits. The economic downturn and tax cuts have decreased revenue, while foreign wars and recent stimulus measures have significantly increased spending. A long-term solution – which will likely require both tax reform and a hard look at our current spending priorities – will be necessary to reduce the gap between revenues and expenditures and also to shrink the federal debt.

Mark your calendars for Volunteers of America Oregon's Community Cares 5K Walk!

Date: Sunday, August 7th

Time: Walk starts at 9am

Place: Lownsdale Square, SW Third between Salmon and Main in Downtown Portland

Cost:  $10 for adults; $5 for children

Register now!

The Community Housing Resource Center will be holding a free Mortgage Default Orientation on Thursday, June 9th, from 5-6PM at the Center. This workshop is the required first step in learning how to work with your lender and how the Center can assist you in resolving your mortgage issue. You do not need to be in default to get help. No reservations are required. For information, contact 360-690-4496 X105. The Community Housing Resource Center is a HUD certified, non profit counseling/education center.

Interested in Oregon's natural resources?  Need a reason to get out of the house?

Firsthand Oregon is a great excuse to travel northwest Oregon while learning more about our state's amazing wildlife and conservation challenges.
 
The Approach: Small groups, led by an Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife biologist, learn firsthand about Oregon's fish, wildlife, and natural areas.  For more information about the Firsthand Oregon program, see our website www.owhf.org

The Details:

June 7, YWSE Portland welcomes Russell Yost, of Willamette University's Graduate School Of Management.

"Conversation and Convergence, Leveraging Communications to Build Brands"

We will be defining the term "Brand," and exploring ways to best use these efforts. Your communication shapes what your audience thinks about your organization. Lets think about some traditional medias as well as new media to develop a solid positioning statement.

PORTLAND PLAYBACK THEATER TO PERFORM PUBLIC SHOW

WHEN: JUNE 11TH @ THEATER THEATER (The Profile Space)

WHERE: 3430 SE Belmont Street, Portland, OR

TIME: 7PM

TICKETS:  $15 in advance / $17 @ the door

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/172934

VIDEO:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUpWCuVWdU4

Nearly everyone experiences positive, life-affirming benefits from volunteering.  And for Boomers, community engagement helps to cultivate a greater sense of purpose and connection at a time in our lives when, perhaps, we most desire it.

To assist with finding direction, focus and renewed identity through volunteering, individuals 50+ are invited to a monthly Affinity Group to receive support, ideas and feedback about our volunteer experiences.  We also provide transformational tools and resources for deepening understanding of self and service while cultivating a meaningful connection to the larger scheme of things.

Affinity Groups have two co-facilitators and approximately 8-12 group members.