What Every Foster Kid Needs
Foster youth have the same clothing needs as every child. They outgrow shoes. Their jeans fray. They lose their socks just like any kid. But foster youth move quickly and frequently from home to home fitting all their belongings in a single plastic bag. They deserve more.
Number one on every foster youth’s wish list is a new pair of jeans. Jeans that fit. Jeans with style. “Fit” and “style” are as individual as each child who walks through the doors of our pop up shop. Number two on this list is a new pair of shoes. Our goal is to outfit 2,000 foster youth this fall with jeans, shoes, coats, shirts, accessories like a backpack, and new socks and underwear.
“I am 19 years old and go to an expensive private school on scholarship. All the other girls go shopping and buy stuff I could never afford, even when I really need it. Thank you for giving me an opportunity to fit in with my peers and helping to boost my confidence.”
-Foster Teen
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Lincoln High School Raises Money For Project Lemonade
A huge thank you to Mr. Arlie Peyton and his Business class at Lincoln High School who selected Project Lemonade as an organization to study. Students applied their business development skills as they planned and executed a fundraiser and raised $590.40 for Project Lemonade. The event was held on February 7th at the Lincoln cafeteria and included live music, raffles, and food and drink. The class closed the loop on their effort by evaluating the event to determine areas of success and improvement. If your school is interested in hosting an event email us at info@projectlemonade.org. We encourage you to take the challenge.
Pictured left to right: Brandon Leitgeb, Rose Saltveit, Lauryn Wilk, Mr. Arlie Peyton, Nawal Oumar, Max Sullivan, Theo Geist.
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1,500 New Socks Collected by NW Self Storage!
We extend a huge thank you to Northwest Self Storage who collected new donations for Project Lemonade. A discount was offered to customers who donated socks on behalf of Project Lemonade. You know how many socks customers donated? 1,500!!!! If your business, club, school or neighborhood would like to do a new item collection contact Project Lemonade to learn how easy it can be to make a huge impact. Reach out to us at info@projectlemonade.com.
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Foster Care Awareness Month is Coming in May!
Please consider showing your support by making a donation to Project Lemonade. All monetary donations are tax deductible.
DONATE TODAY!
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Golf Tournament August 14th to Benefit Project Lemonade
We are pleased to announce that the Jim Neill Foundation selected PL to be the donor recipient of the annual Jim Neill Memorial Golf Tournament benefit event. Jim was a partner in the law firm of Davis, Wright, Tremaine specializing in hospitality law. Jim passed away at the age of 64 on September 1, 2010 after a courageous yearlong battle with brain cancer. Both his family and many close friends have chosen to honor his memory by marrying two of the activities he enjoyed most: golf and community service. In 2010, the Jim Neill Memorial Foundation was formed with the goal of hosting an annual golf tournament to benefit a Portland area non-profit organization.
Please support the event as a golfer, a silent auction donor or a sponsor.
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Portland Radio Project Helps Spread Awareness of Project Lemonade
In February, The Portland Radio Project (PRP) provided PL with an opportunity to tell our story in a three part radio interview. PRP is a local radio station delivering a unique combination of music and public service. Their mission is to give voice to local musicians, nonprofits, and businesses. PRP donated some free airtime to share our mission and work. You can listen to our podcast here. Thank you PRP.
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Six New Board Members Elected
In January Project Lemonade elected six new members who each bring some talent and knowledge regarding marketing, store display, procurement, project management and real estate.
Meet our board: back row left to right: Cheryl McElroy, Cynthia Morgan, Betsy Koback, Rhonda Meadows, Cheryl Scherzer, Betsy Lake, Susie Ellison, Kirsten Brady, Gail Andersen, Stephanie Kjar, Tricia Smith. Front row left to right: Teri Beatty, Cynthia Fraser, Dawn Tangvold, Cari Coyer. Missing: Janet Cathcart
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Thank You For Your Support!
Adam Roth
Arlene Schnitzer Trust
Besaw’s
BP, Lester & Regina John Foundation
Campbell Global LLC
Carrie Fenelon
Compass Oncology
Eileen & Peter Galen
Fred Meyer/Kroger Rewards
Gail James
Jennifer Bjorkland
June & Julian Foss Foundation
Karen Fishel
Kathleen Metivier
NW Self Storage Foundation
Baron/Gilbert Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation
Patrick Gutierrer
Shannon Hart
Takamura/Yoshida
Tami Parr & Anna Joyce
Holzman Foundation
Trailhead Credit Union
UNUM
Walker Family Foundation
Winco Foods Portland Open
Woodstock Wine & Deli
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