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You are the CORE of p:ear

noreply@blogger.com (p:ear) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:01:00 +0000

p:ear youth want YOU to join p:ear core, p:ear's monthly giving club! For as little as $10 a month, you you can create a core of stability for p:ear's vital and transformative programs, such as housing, job training, creative mentoring and the many other mental and physical well-being services and referrals that p:ear provides for Portland's homeless and parent-less young people.

Join before February 14th, and save $50 on a ticket to p:earblossoms X, p:ear's spring gala.

Show your support and join here.

STiTCH & p:ear Youth Artists, First Thursday opening 2/2

noreply@blogger.com (p:ear) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:47:00 +0000

Deep in the Canyon Waiting for the Sun, M. Winner

The Trim/Vojdani Gallery at p:ear presents:
STiTCH & p:ear Youth Artists

Opening Reception: Thursday, February 2nd, 6-9pm
On Display: February 2nd – February 28th, 2012
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 10-2pm: or by appointment
Gallery Location: 338 NW 6th St. Portland, OR 97209 Corner of 6th & NW Flanders

Truth To Tell explores the realizations of truth amongst our every day and not so every day life. STiTCH uses their needles to create works that flow into natures secrets as well as our own, unveiling the scope of our truths. From the simple to the layered to the risky, view the rhythmic folds as STiTCH exposes the truths that we carry with us every day. Join p:ear this First Thursday for art, coffee, & music by pianist Elijah Wiler. Featuring art by Mary Telford, Jeri Oswalt, Elizabeth Cooper, Kathie Kerler, Jeri Florn, and Maria Winner.

Love in Print, a benefit for p:ear 2/3/12

noreply@blogger.com (p:ear) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:10:00 +0000

The Bite Studio is hosting Love In Print, a benefit for p:ear February 3rd with additional hours Feb. 4th and 5th from from 12 to 4 pm. Click on the image above for more information.

p:ear youth featured in OPB story on homeless students

noreply@blogger.com (p:ear) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:04:00 +0000

One of p:ear's transition students was featured in a recent Oregon Public Broadcasting story on homeless students and the challenges they face in pursuing an education. Despite all the obstacles, Kyle still finds inspiration to go school:

“Teachers have affected my life more than anyone throughout my entire life. Specifically my English teachers because it’s always been my best class. They’ve been the biggest supports that I’ve had. I’ve had English teachers take me to their house for the holidays. I’ve had English teachers over the summer invite me over.”

Teachers and mentors DO make a difference. Support p:ear's education and transition programs with a gift this holiday through theWillamette Week Give!Guide.

Christmas card from p:ear youth

noreply@blogger.com (p:ear) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:29:00 +0000

Giving Tree at CSG Pro

noreply@blogger.com (p:ear) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:49:00 +0000

The p:ear ornaments are up at our neighbors, CSG Pro!

Thank you, Sterling Savings!

noreply@blogger.com (p:ear) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:08:00 +0000

Thank you, Sterling Savings for supporting the Giving Tree this year!

Another Grey Christmas Five

noreply@blogger.com (p:ear) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:36:00 +0000

If having the thought of having a holly jolly Christmas makes you want to go postal, then check out Another Grey Christmas Five from the Willamette Week. No Burl Ives, no silver bells, just awesome bands singing some sweet Christmas songs. Proceeds benefit p:ear so get out that Christmas sweater and rock on!

Download here.

Thank you, 2011 Giving Tree partners!

noreply@blogger.com (p:ear) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:15:00 +0000

We would like to acknowledge and thank our 2011 community partners who are supporting p:ear youth and programs with in-kind gifts this year!

Portland Center Stage (at left is their beautiful tree)
NWEA
Bridgeport United Church of Christ
CSG Pro
Sterling Savings
Laika
Albina Community Bank
Twenty Four 7

Preserve p:ear raises over $1,200

noreply@blogger.com (p:ear) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:57:00 +0000

A big thank you to Sarah Dougher's PSU Capstone class who raised over $1,200 in cranberry sauce sales for Preserve p:ear!

Portraits of Strength

noreply@blogger.com (p:ear) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:31:00 +0000

p:ear was fortunate enough to again work with photographer Charles Gullung for a portrait series. p:ear youth were asked to choose an object that gives them strength for their portrait, and the result is a deeply moving look at simple but sustaining objects that push us through the day and give us our humanity. Every thing from a cup of coffee to a photo of one's child show how the simple and complex help life keep moving. Charles' profound series gives a glimpse into the lives of p:ear youth. Enjoy!

View the portraits here.

Thank YOU for coming to Genoa!

noreply@blogger.com (p:ear) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:37:00 +0000

Thank you friends, donors and colleagues for joining us at p:ear's 2nd Annual Genoa Fundraising Dinner! We raised over $5,000 for our Transition Programs, including our barista training school and housing program!

This, combined with our new $20,000 grant from The Oregon Community Foundation for our barista cart's new location on SW 3rd and Ankeny, puts us well on our way to our programmatic fundraising goals. p:ear is so successful with Portland's homeless and parent-less youth due to the generosity and spirit of people like you - THANK YOU!

Congratulations to Tracy Olson - winner of the Urban Date Night Raffle!

Thank you to our speakers, Marc Jolin, Lake Perriguey and Chad Freilino

And a Special Thank You to our Hosts and Donors:

Chef David Anderson and Michael Garofola of Genoa

And, finally, a thank you to our board, without whom we couldn't exist.

PEACE, LOVE AND P:EAR

Gift Bag in a p:ear tree at Mississippi Studios, 11/27

noreply@blogger.com (p:ear) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:53:00 +0000

From our friends over at Mississippi Studios:

Here we are again- fast approaching the busiest shopping weekend of the holiday season. Don't spend all day fighting the crowds at the mall or other mega shopping nightmares. Stop by Mississippi Studios and scoop up something for everyone on your list. The best part? It's all locally made by super cool people.

Need more?

All artists will be donating 10% of their sales to p:ear and Mississippi Studios will donate 100% of their food proceeds to p:ear Who doesn't want to help homeless kids? Especially around the holidays.

Still not enough?

Mississippi Studios will be serving up breakfast sandwiches and happy hour specials all day long. Grab a cocktail while you shop or just hang out on their newly covered patio and people watch.

Stay tuned for a list of participating artists and other amazing reasons you won't want to miss out.

More info: http://giftbagandapeartree.wordpress.com/

Hope to see you there. Tell all of your friends!

Menu for Genoa dinner, 11/16

noreply@blogger.com (p:ear) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:43:00 +0000

From Genoa chef David Anderson, here is the menu for p:ear's dinner next Wednesday, November 16th. Paired with fine wines from Soter Winery and bubbly from Argyle Winery, guests will enjoy the following courses:

Grancio e Avocado: Oregon Dungeness crab with avocado, citrus segments, cranberry coulis and a grapefruit granita

Lasagne con Porcini: Red pepper and spinach pasta sheets with grilled and raw porcinis, bechamel and preserved tomato coulis

Duo di Anatra: Trinity Farms' duck two ways: Seared breast and savory sausage with red wine braised cabbeage, chesnuts and preserved quince

Tickets are still available here for seatings at 5:30 and 8:30 pm (and if you're a vegetarian, let us know!)

Rejuvenation raises nearly $1,900 for p:ear

noreply@blogger.com (p:ear) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:32:00 +0000

Last week, Rejuvenation's Handcrafted Holiday Fair kicked off the holiday shopping season and raised $1,886 for p:ear! A big thank you to all who both sold and shopped last Saturday and to Rejuventation for their support of p:ear.

Portland Bag Show

noreply@blogger.com (p:ear) — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 21:36:00 +0000

Any plans this Saturday, November 19th?

Stop by the "Portland Bag Show" featured in the Peoples Art Gallery at Pioneer Mall. Actress and artist Maggie McOmie provided shopping bags from her travels to now be constructed into unique works of art. This benefit for p:ear features over 100 artists and runs through Dec. 4th.

We had the pleasure of getting a sneak peak of some of the creations and they are looking incredible! Ranging in dimensions to textures to colors, Portland artists have truly gone outside of the box.

40% of the proceeds go to p:ear so shop away!

Opening receptions starts at 5pm

p:ear + OCT = double your gift

noreply@blogger.com (p:ear) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:07:00 +0000

Did you know that p:ear is a Oregon Cultural Trust partner? By making a matching gift to the OCT after donating to p:ear, you can get the whole amount back on your taxes! Get ready to sing along and learn how to do it:

Make your donation to p:ear through the Willamette Week's Give!Guide and earn some fabulous incentives.

It's Almost Dinner Time at Genoa!

noreply@blogger.com (p:ear) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:18:00 +0000

Three courses paired with wine and champagne benefiting p:ear. What are you waiting for? Get tickets here for the 5:30 pm or 8:30 pm seatings!

And get more information on the fine dining at Genoa here.

Alter Egos Society | 5th Annual Hero/Villain Ceasefire

noreply@blogger.com (p:ear) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:16:00 +0000

From our friends over at Alter Egos. Proceeds from Ceasefire go to p:ear so get out your masks, caps, lasers and tights!

Once a year…
…the heroes and villains of Portland, Oregon set aside their weaponized superpowers and their moral differences for a single night of drinking, dancing, and superpowered high-fives. That night, known to some as the Alter Egos Society’s Hero/Villain Ceasefire, is soon to return for a fifth year… On November 12, heroes, villains, sidekicks, minions, and ambivalent masterminds alike will descend upon Ella St. Social Club united under a single cause: charity!
Our annual Ceasefire event is half party, half charity fundraiser for our favorite non-profit group, p:ear. The Alter Egos Society long ago decided that if we are to party, we shall party for a cause, and p:ear’s work with at-risk and homeless youth is heroic indeed! A portion of the evening’s proceeds will be donated to p:ear, including sales of raffle entries, DVDs of our original short film, Archives of the Fantastic, and proceeds from all tiers of online ticket sales!

Handcrafted Holiday Fair benefiting p:ear

noreply@blogger.com (p:ear) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:25:00 +0000

Our fantastic friends over at Rejuvenation are hosting a holiday fair, Saturday November 12th! Get a head start on your holiday shopping with 10% of proceeds going to p:ear. Get more information here.

Donate your car through Cars4Causes and support p:ear

noreply@blogger.com (p:ear) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:28:00 +0000

Have an old clunker car, RV or motorcycle that you just want to go away? p:ear has partnered with Cars 4 Causes® to process their vehicle donations. Cars 4 Causes® is America's 1st vehicle donation charity and specializes in turning donated vehicles into cash for your favorite charity. Your donation to Cars 4 Causes® will help raise money for p:ear.

You can donate your vehicle in two easy steps:

Call or fill out the easy online form here.
Schedule a free pick-up for your clunker.

And you're done! Cars4Causes will send you a receipt for your taxes and make the donation p:ear.

p:ear youth weavings now for sale at Room&Board

noreply@blogger.com (p:ear) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:28:00 +0000

Remember when p:ear youth were weaving pieces for Aurelie Tu's Crafted Systems last summer?

The pieces are now up for sale at Room & Board! Aurelie's pieces turned out beautifully. And in July's newsletter, Aurelie spoke about why she wanted to work with p:ear youth and what the experience was like. You can read her interview here.

Tickets now available for Genoa dinner, 11/16

noreply@blogger.com (p:ear) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:17:00 +0000

Genoa is once again opening their doors for p:ear supporters with a three course dinner with wine pairings on November 16th. Tickets are available for seatings at 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm and can be purchased here. Proceeds from the dinner support p:ear.

p:ear supporter Lake Perriguey honored by Mother's Bistro

noreply@blogger.com (p:ear) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:07:00 +0000

p:ear hearts Portland lawyer Lake Perriguey, who has just been honored as Mother's Bistro and Bar's "Mother of the Month." Check out Mother's menu this month which is inspired by Lake's New Mexican heritage, his mother and his work with p:ear. p:ear ama Lake!

Lake reveres and appreciates the women and men who shared their special mother-wisdom and mentored him. He honors this mother spirit in his own way through his community-based legal work, support of P:ear, and by inspiring this month’s menu.

Save the Date!

noreply@blogger.com (p:ear) — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 22:10:00 +0000

The Trim/Vojdani Gallery at p:ear presents:

WHITE FIRE

Featuring Diane Avio-Augee & p:ear Youth Artists

Opening Reception: Thursday, November 3rd, 6-9pm

On Display: Nov. 3rd - Dec. 25th, 2011

Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 10-2pm: or by appointment

Diane Avio-Augee, a graduate of Pacific Northwest College of Art, share White Fire her latest painting series. Referring to the brilliance of light emitted from a star, Avio-Augee, transposes this not just through color, but through her precise brushwork creating life, movement, and paralleling the constant flows of the universe. These abstract forms within the paintings are derived from the spiral while integrating with Avio-Augee's previous work, building cohesion from her perceptions.

We will also be joined by Matt Zeltzer, who is an independent alt-country soul-folk songwriter from Ventura, Ca, on a national tour in support of his new EP "Desert Tortoise." Touring the west coast as a solo act, showcasing a sound developed in part by trips to Nashville, Memphis and the Mississippi Delta, and five years spent living in Portland. Join us this First Thursday!