What an inspiring and fun evening! Over $252,000 was raised to support MFS programs. We look forward to moving our work forward in partnership with all of you.
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Photo credit: Andie Petkus
Video: Madres de Corazón
MFS was delighted to present the 2018 Eileen Johnson Award to the Madres de Corazón, a force of incredible mothers who with a compassionate fierceness, civilly advocate for equity for their children, themselves, their families and for all in their community. Bravo, Mothers of the Heart!
Video: Erika‘s Story
Erika is a member of the Madres de Corazón whose three children have all participated in MFS’ Ready Set Go program and are excelling in school. This is her story.
Thank you, past Provocateurs!
We were thrilled that four of our past Provocateur Award (newly renamed Eileen Johnson Award) recipients were in the house!
Clockwise from top-left: Carla Piluso, Duncan Wyse, Cheryl Myers & Dave Johnson
Thank you to the following businesses for donating products and experiences to our mystery bags!
Special thanks to Conjunto Alegre for joining us for the afterparty!
We had a blast dancing late into the evening!
Photo: Andie Petkus
Thank you to our incredible board members!
Carol Bernick, Oregon State Bar Professional Liability Fund
Kara Finley, Grant Thornton LLP
Katie Gallagher, Lane Powell PC
Brian Garish, Banfield Pet Hospital
Farhad Ghafarzade, Green Drop Garage
Maria Gonzalez, The Standard
Mike Harris, Educational Administrator & Activist
Jardon Jaramillo, Portland General Electric (PGE)
Alejandra Klein, Senior Corporate Counsel
Caron Kushner, Serendipity Center
Ame Wellman Lewis, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Jenny MacNichol, MD, Portland State University
Shea Morrison, Wells Fargo Bank
Cheryl Myers, Oregon Chief Education Office
Amy Nelson, Point West Credit Union
Don Riggs, Deloitte and Touche LLP
Mei-Ling Shiroishi, Retired School Administrator
Judy Applegate Strand, CEO, Metropolitan Family Service