ESO 2024 Donor Impact Report

Report to Donors How your generosity made life better for children and adults with disabilities and for Veterans and seniors in urgent need across Oregon in 2024.

About Easterseals Oregon We envision a world in which children and adults with disabilities truly belong.

Where children with disabilities have access to life-changing summer camp programs that give them opportunities to feel 100% loved and included in our society and in the joy of being outdoors, trying new things, and making life-long friends and memories.

Where no one who has served our country ever has to face a housing crisis or job insecurity alone or without the support and solutions that they (and their families) need to survive and thrive.

Where people of color with disabilities receive the culturally specific support and training they need to secure work, feel 100% included in our society, and thrive.

Where seniors who need help re-entering the workforce to make ends meet and to survive have access to job training opportunities that yield long-term employment, economic security, peace of mind, fulfillment, and happiness.

Thank you for sharing in our vision.

Together, we can make a world of difference.

— Kristen Rantz, President and CEO

The calls for help that you help us answer*

“ I am a Veteran who is 8 months pregnant. I also have a 5-year-old.

We are attempting to leave a domestic violence situation. I need help

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asap. Please email me back.

“ I am a homeless senior with crippling neuropathy in my feet. Trying to

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manage my diabetes on the streets of Beaverton is getting more and more difficult. Can you help me?

“ I am hard of hearing, and my English is not good. I am a US Citizen.

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I need to work. Can you please help me get a job?

“ I am 72 years old. I was referred to Easterseals Oregon by the

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Oregon Employment Department. I need help getting a job

a homeless disabled senior. I have been homeless for “ I18ammonths.

I have tried so many resources. Can you help me?

are no camp or recreation programs that are able “ There to accept my 12-year-old son, who has disabilities.

He is so disappointed and lonely. Please let us know

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if you can help.

Sample emails and calls received in July and August 2024

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to make ends meet.

You are part of this story From the book “Making a Difference with Easterseals” by Beth Finke

In 1907. a boy named Homer had just graduated from high school. He was riding a streetcar in his hometown of Elyria, Ohio. His streetcar crashed, and Homer and eight other people were badly injured. He lost his legs. Elyria was a small town and did not have a hospital. Homer could not get help.

Homer’s father, Edgar Allen, was devastated. Elyria needed better hospitals. Injured and disabled children needed better care. Edgar Allen did not want other children and families to suffer. He asked people to donate and was able to raise a lot of money.

Edgar Allen opened a hospital for disabled children. And that was just the beginning.

He created a national organization to support disabled children. In the spring of 1934, they started selling stickers to raise money. Each sticker cost one penny. Donors stuck them on envelopes to show support for the cause. The stickers (or postage “seals”) became popular all over the United States, especially around Easter time. That is why they named the national organization Easterseals.

Easterseals centers opened across the country. These centers didn’t just help children. People of all ages came to Easterseals centers.

Before Edgar Allen started Easterseals, the world was not very accessible to people with disabilities.

Street corners did not have curb cuts for wheelchairs. Blind children weren’t taught Braille in school. In fact, children with disabilities were not allowed to go to school at all.

In an inaccessible world, children and adults with disabilities often stayed home. People had no idea how many millions of Americans had disabilities. They didn’t know about all the things people with disabilities are able — and want — to do.

Easterseals has spent over 100 years working to help people with disabilities and their families live full and independent lives.

Easterseals Oregon was founded in 1947 by Douglas MacKay, the former Governor of Oregon. The organization's founding purpose: "To improve opportunities for children and adults with disabilities, regardless of race, color, or creed, so they can take their place in everyday society."

This purpose continues in our mission today: “To unlock opportunities to empower children and adults with disabilities, Veterans, and other underserved populations."

Thank you for joining us in making life better for those impacted by disability

CORE PROGRAMS 01

HELP CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES THRIVE Through our Summer Camp Program, now in its 75th year of service, thanks to the generosity of people like you.

“Thank you for being a vital, life-changing part of our mission and vision for a better world for children and adults with disabilities, Veterans, and seniors in urgent need.”

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HELP SENIORS WITH DISABILITIES THRIVE through our Senior Employment Program, in partnership with the U.S. Dept. of Labor.

This program helps those 55+ gain paid training at nonprofit “host agencies” that improves their confidence and skills, helping them overcome age discrimination and putting them solidly on the path to unsubsidized employment, economic security, and peace in their lives.

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HELP UNHOUSED VETERANS GET HOUSED AND EMPLOYED Through person-centered case management that helps Veterans secure employment and stable housing.

In partnership with the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs and the US Dept. of Labor.

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Alan Crouch Volunteer Board Chair, Easterseals Oregon

HELP LATINOS AND OTHER MINORITIES WITH DISABILITIES SECURE EMPLOYMENT Through our Connecting Communities Program, which helps people discover their abilities, believe in themselves, and turn their new skills into employment or a trade that provides income. In partnership with Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation Services.

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HELP UNHOUSED SENIORS WITH DISABILITIES GET HOUSED Through our partnership with Washington County.

Evidence that your generosity brings joy to children and families impacted by disability My son (who had Down syndrome) grew up attending Easterseals Oregon’s Summer Camps every year. They were a lifeline for him. Something joyful to look forward to each year, and to think about during the year when he felt sad being alone. We took him to Disneyland one year, but he said, “I’d rather be at the Easterseals Oregon Camp.” Before he passed away in his early 20s, he asked if he could be buried at the Camp, his favorite place on Earth. It meant the world to him, and still does to us when we think about him and what made him truly happy in life.

I have been bullied for a long time by

Thank you to those who give to make

kids who don’t know how to be nice to

Easterseals Oregon’s summer camp possible for

someone who has a disability. I have felt

children with disabilities. It’s the one place

alone for a long time. Being able to go to

where kids with disabilities can be themselves

the Easterseals summer camp this year

— where they don’t have to try so hard to fit

was the best week of my life. I made

into a world that doesn’t understand them.

friends. I was so happy. I finally felt welcome and understood. Thank you so much, — Halleya

I learned that I don’t have to b.e alone and bored. all the time. I made some real friends. I tried a lot of new things. I want to keep trying new things frrom now on

And then there’s this . . .

You may not believe this story. But we have the photos to prove it, thanks to his mom. Hopefully, by reading his story, you’ll get an even deeper understanding of how much summer camp means to children with disabilities.

After attending Easterseals Oregon’s Summer Camp in 2023, twelve-year-old Michael Conley decided he wanted to help other kids like him get to experience it. He told his mom, “I’ll do whatever it takes.

More kids need to be part of this. What can I do to help more kids like me?”

He and his mom, Lori, called us and asked what they could do to help. Within a nano-second of learning about BLOOMFEST — our annual fundraiser centered upon the sale of tulip bouquets to raise funds for our camp and other programs, they both shouted, “We‘re in!”

We thought, ok, they’ll volunteer at one of our BLOOMFEST pop-up sales for an hour or so, and then call it a day. Boy, were we wrong!

Lori and Michael asked if they could set up and host their own BLOOMFEST sale in front of their home.

They spent weeks telling their friends, family, neighbors, and others to come to Michael’s BLOOMFEST sale on the first Monday of BLOOMFEST to purchase bouquets to help more children with disabilities get the opportunity to attend Easterseals Oregon’s Summer Camp. They raised over $1,500 dollars in one day, and believe it or not, donations are still coming in seven months later.

But wait, there’s more. The same week of BLOOMFEST, they got up at 3 am to get to KGW8 News in Downtown Portland so that Michael could tell his story three times during the three-hour morning news show. The same week of BLOOMFEST, Michael and his mom volunteered to make deliveries of tulip bouquet pre-orders, all over town. Our deepest gratitude to Michael and his mom, and to all who make a difference in the lives of others through their thoughtfulness, compassion, and generosity.

Michael and his mom at his BLOOMFEST 2024 pop=up sale

Michael in the KGW Chanell 8 News Studio for three-plus hours to share why he is raising funds

Michael delivering BLOOMFEST bouquets to Wieden+Kennedy

On the way home

Thank you for helping make life a lot better for Latinos and other minorities living with disabilities Julia was born with developmental delays. She has a hard time with speech and language and can’t read. She is also an English Language Learner. As she was getting older, the future seemed very dark to her. “Who will hire someone who can’t read and learn?”

Thankfully, for over 20 years, Easterseals Oregon has offered a program specifically designed to help people with disabilities who also have language or literacy barriers secure employment. It’s called Connecting Communities.

Julia’s family brought her to Easterseals Oregon’s Connecting Communities Program where she found an accommodation for her disability. At first, she didn’t feel confident that she could learn and struggled with English and reading classes and job readiness workshops.

However, with the ability to work at her own pace, persistence, lots of support, and words of encouragement, she began to show progress in her reading.

It took two years, but she finished reading a book for the first time in her life. After reaching this milestone, Julia worked with our staff to set “life goals.” She learned computer skills. She started meeting with one of our job developers. Our staff helped her create a resume and a cover letter and taught her how to submit job applications online. They spent hours coaching and doing mock interviews with her.

Within a short time, Julia received a call from an employer requesting that she come in for an interview. After completing the interview, she was offered a full-time job. She has been working there for over a year now.

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Thank you. You have helped me achieve so many brighter things in my life and helped me open my eyes to what is possible.

— Daniel

Connecting Communities Program

Thank you for helping adults with disabilities who are living under severe economic stress

I am 55. I have not been able to make ends meet for years. I ended up living in my car. I had no relatives or friends. I thought about ending my life, but somehow, I found Easterseals Oregon. This organization gave me the training and confidence I needed to return to the workforce and earn a living. I am thriving now because of the help I received and because of the people who give to make Easterseals Oregon possible.

I am still here. I am thriving because of you. You changed my life. You saved my life. Thank you.

— Susan

I have a disability. I was feeling depressed and scared about my economic situation and future. I kept trying to secure work on my own, but I experienced discrimination due to my disability and needed help addressing it and overcoming it. Please keep this program going. It’s a life changer.

— Linda

I am 55. I recently had a major car accident that took me out of work for several months. I could not pay my bills or rent. I was close to losing everything and to becoming homeless. I went to many organizations and churches for help, but to no avail.

Out of the blue, I was sitting in my car bawling, feeling completely defeated and hopeless, when I received a call from a caseworker at Easterseals Oregon. She was compassionate and empathetic. She said not to worry. She was right.

Easterseals Oregon helped me get back to work. I was then able to pay my bills and debt that I had accrued while I wasn’t able to work. I didn’t lose my apartment.

They helped lift me back up to being selfsufficient and successful as a selfsupporting single woman. I even have savings now for emergency situations.

Easterseals Oregon and the people who support it literally save lives.

I am forever grateful.

— Judy

Senior Employment Program

Thank you for helping Veterans in crisis I served in the US Air Force for 4 years. After coming home, I experienced a series of major setbacks. I lost everything. My family, my home, my work, my savings. I ended up homeless at the Portland Rescue Mission. I was overwhelmed by the deep hole I was in, but at the same time, determined to get out of it.

Someone told me about Easterseals Oregon’s programs that help veterans who are homeless.

It was exactly what I needed — an organization that didn’t judge me or throw up more obstacles but that 100% believed that I could be successful and that I had a right to a second chance in life — a second chance to give back to our society and to live again with dignity.

And they did.

From day one, Easterseals Oregon helped me get a solid plan together for getting out of the hole I was in, including addressing all of the hurdles that were holding me back, like not having a birth certificate or the document to show that I had been honorably discharged from the Air Force, which I was.

Within a month, I moved into my own apartment, . funded through Easterseals and its donors. They even provided a bed for me to sleep on and a welcome home kit with dishes, sheets, towels, food, and other essential things Now that I had a safe place to sleep and call home, I could focus effectively on finding a job.

Easterseals helped me create a step-by-step plan for securing employment.

It worked. Within a month, I secured a job I love.

I’m on the way now – not only to becoming selfsufficient – but to living the life of my dreams.

I know that there are a lot of people like me out there because I have met them: veterans who lost their footing after service and, for whatever reason, ended up at rock bottom with no home or a job, and completely alone. Alone but eager to work, determined to contribute to society, and capable of success for sure.

Please don’t give up on veterans who are homeless or assume that they are all outside the realm of hope or help. We’re not.

— Michael I served in the US Air Force for 10 years. I was deployed to Qatar twice. When I got home from the deployment, I was exhausted. I was diagnosed with PTSD. My marriage ended. I became a single mom of two children, one with a disability. Then came the pandemic. My mental health crashed and we ended up unhoused. I went to the VA Hospital in Portland. They referred me to Easterseals Oregon for help. They told me, ‘Let’s get you and your kids home. You’ve got this.’ I worked hard with them, and on Christmas Eve last year, we moved into our own home. I can’t say enough good things about Easterseals and the people there. I could not have gotten back on my feet without Easterseals Oregon. I believe in myself again. My children are so happy in our home. I am so grateful.

— Amanda

Veterans Housing & Employment Programs

David, a former Green Beret, is one of the 258 Veterans you helped us house this year.

Here he is, holding the keys to his new apartment on day one of his new start in life and era of finally living in peace.

You helped unlock opportunities for

233

258

Adults with disabilities to secure employment that is helping

Veterans experiencing homelessness (and their families)

them improve their economic

to move into

situation and feel more

permanent housing.

empowered

462

Seniors to gain the skills and confidence to re-enter the workforce and live without the stress of food and housing insecurity.

in life.

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104 Veterans experiencing homelessness secure employment.

Children

with disabilities to attend our barrier-free, adaptive summer camp program and have the time of their lives.

42

Seniors with disabilities who were also unhoused

a total of

1,973 individuals impacted by disability, including

move into apartments.

Your impact in a nutshell

Veterans and Seniors.

You helped prevent

354

Veterans (and their families) from becoming homeless.

89% of our $16,276,900 budget went directly to supporting our programs

With love and gratitude to those who give to help make live so much better for so many The list reflects the generosity of those who gave during our September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024 Fiscal Year:

$100,000 and above Bequest of The Carl W. Troedson Education Trust Easterseals, Inc. Oregon Department of Human Services Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs Oregon Housing and Community Services U.S. Department of Labor U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Washington County $20,000 - $29,999 Marissa & Alan Crouch $15,000 - $19,999 Elaine Lees & Carlos Ocejo J.P. Morgan Chase Foundation Les Schwab Tires Ardyce Moore OCF Joseph E Weston Public Foundation $10,000 - $14,999 Alpenrose Andy & Carol Higgins Qorvo Salem Elks Lodge 336 The Standard U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development The Whitaker Family including Lisa & Greg Whitaker, David & Kristin Whitaker, and Bruce & Slavka Whitaker

$5,000 - $9,999 Bequest of Kimberly Alexis Melvin Mark Brokerage Company Jan & Bruce Whitaker Stephanie & Michael Zahler $2,500 - $4,999 Becker Capital Management Kari Briggs CareOregon Ellen & Jeff Catania Chris Dole Karoll & Levon McMullen Kristen & Brian Rantz Sarah & Josh Reynolds Jennifer & Steve Sandberg Sharon Toncray & Dave Hasson $1,000 - $2,499 AAA Diane Abild Ian Barreto & Matt Higgins Edward Basaraba Pat & Tabitha Becker Meaghan Bradley-Bussell Brown & Brown James Clark Craig Reger Group Rachel DeRosia Michael & Laura Garrison Allie Gavette

$1,000 - $2,499 (continued) Marion & Jim Godfrey Sarah & Shawn Golden Linda Gratteri Jim Gustin & Terrie Bigness Ruth E. Henderson Ruth & George Stuart Johnson Intel Foundation KeyBank Kim & Ryan Lunden Lisa Marti Judy McCutcheon Sarah Newhall & David Pyle Old Navy/The Gap Foundation Tracy Oliver Pacific Office Automation Preisz Financial Bill Preisz & Valerie Hurst Heather Robinson & Josh Greene Leianne & Carter Stinton Tracy & Jeffrey Ruby Harry Thoms Vista Capital Partners Ed & Mary Watson Erika Wilson

$500 - $999 Theresa Carey-Brill & Matt Brill Boram Chung & Brian Chow Dennis Cozzocrea Robert & Lydia Delavan Francie & Michael Duggan Thelma & Barton Eberwein ESA Alpha Omicron Chapter ESA Beta Eta Chapter ESA Gamma Beta Chapter ESA Northwest District Council Kuniko de Weese Charitable Fund Sarah & Scott Gallagher Richard Hedlind Bruce Kayser Martin & Kat Kozitza Gina Larson Didi Leinweber Suzanne Leitz Rosa Rodriguez & Jorge Martinez Manoj Nair David & Kathy Nickila Veronica Ocejo Johnson & Ben Johnson Office Products Northwest (OPNW) Tommy Rogers & Jahzeel Ormeno Jim & Jessica Reichman Malinda Remington Connie Russell Janis Sander Beverly & Christine Shaw Brad Whitaker & Slavka Jasik-Whitaker Linda & John Wolf

$250 - $499 Elisha Alcantara Ron & Lori Ares Rosanne & Karl Bold Donna Cassidy Devinnie Castaneda Sharon Dillingham Kit & Chris Durkee Paul Edgecombe Benjamin Efran ESA Alpha Upsilon Chapter ESA Delta Gamma Chapter Karla & Douglas Frengle Jason & Melissa Gale Kathryn Gerhards & Ronnie James Danielle Gibson Bryn Hokkanen Estate of Barbara Adele Hokkanen Martha Hoskins Barbara Kopp Constance Lang Linda & Chuck Lantz Christine Loewe Lisa & Jesus Mendez Marietta Miick Nike Jan Oldfather Stacey Parker Robert Parker Jessica Peterson Brandy Rice Rosalie Robinson Heather & Cesar Romero Deborah Sanguaras William Shields Melissa Sircy Deborah & Michael Stockhauser Bill Stout Melissa Tacker Mary Wertheimer Kristina Wexler Nicole White

$100 - $249 Regan Aguilar Emma Simons-Araya David Argetsinger Renea Arnold Beverly & Roy Asbahr Pat Baker Sharon Baker JoAnne & Gary Barber Suzy Le Bel Toni Bellinger Brad Betcher Rhonda Bintliff Berns Team Blessings Kristy Blizzard Dan Bold Robin Bower Jean & Gary Braden Henry Brelje J. Richard and J. Linden Brown James Carter Lynda Carter Charles & Marcia Hartman Gerald Clark Mary Cole Daniel Cole Lori & Michael Conley Vickie Conley Tyler Conroy Adriana & Michael Courts Debbie Cravey Judi Croft Dorlinda Curl Kendra & Aaron Davenport Martha Deer Lynn Demicheli Noelle Denton Linda Devries

With love and gratitude to those who give $100 - $249 (continued) Christine DeYoung Sandra Diess ESA Alpha Zeta Chapter ESA Beta Iota Chapter ESA Delta Kappa Chapter Haley Ettinger Mark Evans Richard Franklin John Garrett Allie Gavette Susan Germundson GISI Alison Gold Heidi Griffin Brandie Haigler Lora & James Helman Debrah Hess Shana Heyden Joanne Hoffart John & Jodyne Holloway Michelle Howell Pamela Hughes Judith Huntley Douglas Jenkins Bhadraraj Jhala Heather Joe Mark Johnson Edwin D & Daryl Ann Johnson Emily Jordan Emma Kemp Randall Kinnison Michelle & Michael Killmer Barbara Kralj & Mark Matsler The Kroger Company Alex Kuepper Emily Kuhl Mary Linda Laird Ingrid Laursen Minh & Loc Nguyet Le Hoover Li Kathleen Littlepage Kristin Heilmann-Long Nancy Loudat Mariela Mansilla De Almeida Mary & Dick Lambert Ardith McClenan

Tom McCormack Bob & Susan McGowan John S. McKillop Tammy Menkerud Becky Minor Steve Mogentale Carolyn Motter Kelly & Carrie Murphy Tracy Norton Harold T. Nygren Theresa J. Pallari Edward Perkins Lauren Piner Cindy Prothe Arun Radhakrishnan Yvonne Recker Judith Roberts Scott Ruby Erynn Sanders T G Simmons Vickie Simpson Erika Smith Matt Sorenson Kathy State Roger Stevenson Matthew Stockstill Raytheon Technologies Bill Tester James Van Delden Rebecca Wale Dr. Julia Walls Elizabeth West Janet West Deborah White Emily Wohlsein Matthew Woodruff Christina York Sharii Young $50-$99 Josephine Aust Tracy Beekman Scott Beyer Cheryl Boessow Stacey Brown Judith Budd Katie Burwell Ardis Christensen

Shirley Clark Rebecca Cohoon Gayle Cole Ronnie Coulam Marjorie Creacey Mary Daggett David Davis Alysia Downs Ruth Firestone Tina Fowler James Gallucci Andrea & Terry Garrelts Adrienne Garrison Katherine Girsch Susan Goble Lauren Griffin Betsy Groben Alicia Guzman Beverly Hansen Betty von der Hellen Brooke Herbert Glenda Hill Darlene & Bob Honish Craig Hopkins Debbie Hunzeker Deanna Jones Barbara Kanz Maryia Kavaliova Kathleen Kercheski David and Mary Kurkoski Monica Larabee Rhett & Leeann Lawrence Jan & Wayne Maddy Joan Major Lee & Donna Mason Bill McCormack Patti & Dave McDowell Taylor McGay Diane McGee Sara McGt Mike Mead Sheila Nelson Dorothy Nuhring Michelle Parker Ronnie & Nancy Patton

Ruth & Alan Perrill Martin Pitchford Dennis K. Ragain Jen Ragan Captain & Mrs. Francis M. Swientek, USN Retired Maria Ruckwardt Linda Saunders Rhonda Shepard Janet Svensson Margo Turner Elisabeth Twist Beverly Voigt Heidi Washburn Anastasia Weide Josh Welch Gerald Westersund Cathy Winslow Gary Wintersteen Pat Young Jennifer Zakkai $25 - $49 Karen Alexander Lauri Alexander Judy Anderson Emily Armstrong Jessica Arrey Laurie Austin Shelby Bacheller Stephen Bahnson Sharon Baker Jeffrey Baker Alex Barwick Jami Becker Marilou Bohmann Tracy Bohnstedt David Bon Mary Margaret Brady Bend Brewing Lise & James Van Brunt Sheri Burns Joshua Bushman Sheila Carlson

Isabella Catania Lesley Cazares Jinnina Chiles Barbara Chord Amber Clark Thomas Daniels Nancy Deusser Beverly Diaz Marlo Eckert Aaron Elliott Jenny Evers Bobby Finicle Jeanette Force Jim Frank Darcy Freese Liz Gage Mary George Michelle Gersztyn Delores Gradin Brian Graham Tyler Granshaw Laura Groves Jeffrey Gudman Gary Hanagamiail Gail Hane Sara Hoffman Shanna Howald Jaewon Hwang Brittany Johnston Stephanie Jordan Heidi Joslin Kenneth Haynes Jr Kyle Kemp Mari Keuter Holly Koch Eileen Kovac Katrina Kreitlow Robert Kunselman Linda Lacey Henry Lai Carrie Lind Jennie Lindstrom Kathleen Loomis Jeff Lorch

Sara Love Lynne MacMillnan Robin Maddalena Edmund Maertens April & Jeff Manivanh Leigh Manning Diane Marshall Edward & Linda Matthei Debra Mattinen Morgan McCaughney Aaron McGor Lisa McGsch John Moats Jasmine & Matt Mone Sandy Moore Alice Myers Sarah O'Hanra Cordie Qualle Linda Rankin Rick Renee Carol Rice Hannah Ross Brenda Sanchez Mary Ann Sanker Brooke Saulsbury Kelli Schmidt Claudette & Richard Schroeder Myla E Sepulveda Abby Simpson Masha Smith Mandy Standiford James Strouse Carla Takemoto Leah Tavares Peter & Rebekah Taylor Candace Trotter Marie VerMeer Anne Walther Deanna Wieman

Thank you to all who participated in BLOOMFEST 2024 Even in the pouring rain and crazy cold weather, you came out to support our BLOOMFEST pop-up tulip bouquet sales, collectively purchasing over 10,000 bouquets and raising over $80,000 to help make life better for the children and adults, Veterans and seniors we serve.

Our profound gratitude to each and every person who bought a BLOOMFEST bouquet, who volunteered to organize a pre-order BLOOMFEST sales campaign at their company or organization, and to all of the volunteers (including our staff) who helped set up and run 30+ pop-up BLOOMFESTs in one week!

Special gratitude to Alpenrose for its outstanding partnership that includes promoting BLOOMFEST to its home delivery customers for weeks in advance and then delivering the bouquets to their customers.

Alpenrose is a miracle partner and makes miracles happen for those we serve.

We could not be more grateful to this company for what it makes possible.

These people are also heroes for what they did for BLOOMFEST 2024 and the people we serve: The Iverson Family and Everyone at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm Ryan Lunden, Mike Maxfield, Robyn Shuey, and everyone at The Standard Maggie Lefore and everyone at Qorvo Stacey Parker and all of the awesome volunteers she inspires from Old Navys across Oregon Rachel DeRosia and everyone at PGE Shari Young and everyone at Stoel Rives Theresa Carey-Brill, Marsh Janice McGuire, Mary’s Woods, and its residents and staff Heidi Knapp and her team at Shorenstein Lincoln Center Karen Alexander and her team at Shorenstein Kruse Woods Shelby Bacheller and everyone at SAIF All of the members of Oregon’s Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) service sorority Rebecca Lesley and her team at Bridgeport Village JoAnne Barber & Tammy Marmol, Fred Meyer Corporate Headquarters Kari Briggs, Advantis Credit Union The Lake Oswego Rotary Club Carmella Cotton and everyone at Columbia Machine Everyone at Lake Grove Presbyterian Church Devon Trux and everyone at Brown & Brown Monique Clouser and Amy Sullivan, CBRE/One & Three Centerpointe Buildings Sarah Spain, Cushman & Wakefield/200 Market Building Tracy Bohnstedt, JLL/The Oregon Clinic and Brewery Block Pamela Lane, CBRE/Tanner Point Building Melissa Batchelor, Zeller/Umpqua Bank Plaza Building Jan Oldfather, KOIN Tower Building Shelly Stephenson, Walsh Construction and to all of the great children who volunteered for BLOOMFEST!

BLOOMFEST 2024

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Save the Dates for BLOOMFEST 2025: April 12 – 19.

The Grand Opening of Our New Portland Service Center in May of 2024 which included the naming of three rooms in honor of outstanding supporters

Jan & Bruce Whitaker and their sons, Brad, Dave & Greg

Elaine Lees and Carlos Ocejo

Ardyce Moore with staff leaders Dan Bold, Danielle Gibson, and Kathryn Gerhards

With love and gratitude to our Board of Directors Alan Crouch, Board Chair Jennifer Sandberg, Vice Chair Tricor Brand Communications Jeff Ruby, Treasurer Intel Corporation

Sharon Toncray Portland Public Schools Blake Whitson Oregon Department of Education and Oregon State Elks Association Ex Officio Members:

Diane Rivera, Secretary Benchmade Levon McMullen, CFP®, CPWA® Fidelity Investments Meaghan Bradley-Bussell, CFA Becker Capital Management LtCol Jim Cameron, USMC (Retired) Rachel DeRosia Portland General Electric Ryan Lunden The Standard Ardyce Moore Epsilon Sigma Alpha

Kristen Rantz, CMA President & CEO Easterseals Oregon Danielle Gibson Chief Financial Officer Easterseals Oregon

Thank you for taking the time to read about the difference, success, love, joy, and peace you have made possible for so many.

All our best to you in 2025.

A nonprofit organization serving Oregonians since 1947.

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