Classic Wines Auction Raises More than $2.42 Million for Local Charities
March 9, 2012 by
The Classic Wines Auction, presented by Bank of America and US Trust, brings its total raised to nearly $30 million for charities benefiting children and families since its inception in 1984
Portland, Ore. — March 6, 2012 — Oregon’s premier fundraising event, the Classic Wines Auction, is very pleased to announce... [Read more...]
A Benefit Dinner at Thistle with Ned Ludd and EIEIO Wines
March 9, 2012 by
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Greetings! For the third year in a row Ned Ludd is happy to join Eric Bechard and Emily Howard at their beautiful restaurant, Thistle, in McMinville, Oregon. Each winter the couple host a Sunday Dinner series to support the Yamhill County Community... [Read more...]
Portland Restaurants and Nurseries Spring for Zenger Farm
March 8, 2012 by
– City-Wide Fundraising Effort Supports Portland’s Only Non-Profit Educational Farm –
WHAT: Local restaurants, nurseries and garden supply stores are getting a head start on spring by supporting Zenger Farm (www.zengerfarm.org), Portland’s largest non-profit educational... [Read more...]
Top Chefs Support Transition Projects
March 2, 2012 by
Soup for the Soul, a culinary fundraiser supporting Transition Projects, raised nearly $20,000 to move people from homelessness to housing. This is the event that brings some of Portland’s top chefs for an intimate and entertaining evening at Urban Studio, located in the heart of the Pearl District. Each year, Transition... [Read more...]
Become a Part of a 19th Century Historic Farming Legacy
March 2, 2012 by
GeerCrest Farm to Host “Eve of the Equinox” Fundraising Dinner
Learn all about GeerCrest Farm & Historical Society while enjoying a fine multi-course dinner sourced straight from GeerCrest! Prepared by Chef Pascal Sauton of Milwaukie Kitchen & Wine, paired with organic craft beer, wine and mead.
March 16, 2012... [Read more...]
New Seasons Market Awards More Than $82,000 to Local Farmers Markets and Agriculture Programs
February 28, 2012 by
PORTLAND, Ore –February 28, 2012–– New Seasons Market today announced that it has awarded more than $82,000 in grants to 29 nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening sustainable Northwest agriculture and improving access to fresh, local food.
The New Seasons Market Grant Fund, formerly known as the Pacific... [Read more...]
Andina Partners with Portland-Based Non-Profit Green Empowerment
February 27, 2012 by
for Annual Taste of Peru Benefit Dinner
Green Empowerment helps deliver clean water and electricity to rural communities around the world
PORTLAND, Ore. (Feb. 27, 2012) – Andina Restaurant owners Doris Rodriguez de Platt and John Platt love introducing Peruvian traditions and cuisine to their guests. For many years, the... [Read more...]
Theo’s Chili Challenge Fundraiser for Art Institute of Portland
February 25, 2012 by
THEO’S CELEBRATES ITS SECOND YEAR ANNIVERSARY
BY HELPING ART INSTITUTE STUDENTS BRIDGE THE BUDGET GAP
WITH CHILI CHALLENGE FUNDRAISER
PORTLAND, Ore. – After two years in business on Northwest 5th Avenue in Old Town/Chinatown, Jeff Elbel can’t seem to take off more than one day a week. Thankfully, Theo’s, his... [Read more...]