Dr. Ginsberg Named Local Hero

Roger Hinshaw, BofA local Market President, and Dr. Jill

Dr. Jill Ginsberg was named one of five Local Heroes by the Oregon and SW Washington Bank of America. North by Northeast Community Health Center will receive a $5000 grant from Bank of America’s Charitable Foundation’s 2008 Neighborhood Excellence Initiative. Dr. Ginsberg and the other winners were honored in a ceremony at the Portland Zoo on November 12.

Watch Our New Video on YouTube!

Link to North by Northeast Video

When David Smith of Magaurn Video Media was introduced to us last fall through the Light a Fire awards, he was captivated by our story and our mission. He approached Michael Magaurn about the possibility of producing a promotional piece about the clinic to help spread the word about our work. The company has a long history of giving to the community, and Michael did not hesitate in agreeing enthusiastically to support the project. David put in many extra hours and the entire staff pitched in to produce a professional video which does a masterful job of telling our story. Watch the six minute video on YouTube!

Thank you, Michael, David and everyone at Magaurn Video Media!

Thanks for a successful house party!!

Dr. Jill, Charrese and Liz at the clinic

Charrese Edwards and Liz Wayne came to us a few months ago and said they wanted to hold a house party to benefit the clinic. They mobilized an impressive force of volunteers and contributors and organized an amazing event! It started with a cocktail party, with music by Janice Scroggins and Sharon Martini, and some fabulous food and wines provided by McGinns Wine Merchants, Clyde’s Restaurant, Fife Restaurant and Echo. An after-party –ended around 4AM with lots of great music and dancing, and a keg provided by Widmer Brewery and more beer and snacks provided by Case Forensics (our neighbor on N. Williams). A silent auction featured many wonderful donated items and services. The event brought in over $2000, which will allow us to provide medication for a full year for 20 patients. Thanks to Charrese and Liz and everyone who supported and contributed to this event!

Whole Foods Community Support Day

North by Northeast was selected as the recipient of the March 13 Whole Foods Community Support Day.  5% of net sales at the Pearl District store on that day was donated to support our work, a total of over $3500!  Thank you, Whole Foods!

Thank you all!!

We are proud to have been featured in the 2007 Willamette Week Give! Guide and excited to announce that over $19,000 was donated to North by Northeast, with many new donors living in the clinic neighborhood. These gifts will fund a large portion of our prescription needs for the coming year. Thank you all!

North by Northeast Wins Light a Fire Award!

Portland Monthly, in conjunction with the Oregon Community Foundation, established the Light A Fire Awards in 2005 as a way to honor and celebrate the critical work of local nonprofits and the individuals who support their missions. This year, North by Northeast is the recipient in the “Keeping Us Healthy” category. Pastor Mary delivered the keynote address at the Award Gala on October 30 at the Portland Art Museum. For more information about all the award recipients, see the November issue of Portland Monthly magazine.  You can read the feature story here.

Pastor Mary Wins 2007 Women of Achievement Award

Carmen Ramirez, Pastor Mary, Gretchen Schuette, Renee Mitchell

The Oregon Commission for Women’s 2007 Women of Achievement Awards honor three amazing Oregon women who have devoted their lives to serving their communities: Carmen Ramirez, a nurse and advocate for improving the health and living conditions of farmworkers in Woodburn; Gretchen Schuette, educator and former president of Chemeketa College, and our own Reverend Mary Overstreet Smith. Award-winning Oregonian columnist, poet, and advocate for women’s empowerment Renee Mitchell gave a riveting keynote address at the October 11 award dinner. Former award winners include Vera Katz, Barbara Roberts, Ursula LeGuin, Margaret Carter, Avel Gordly, Susan Castillo and many others. Congratulations to all the winners and keep up the great work!!

The Raffle Quilt has a New Home!

Kay Copenhaver with quiltmaker Louise Clark

Congratulations to Kay Copenhaver!

When Kay bought a single raffle ticket at the NW Quilter's Expo, she never expected to get a phone call a week later telling her she was the raffle winner. "Wow!! I won that beautiful quilt?!", she said to quiltmaker and clinic volunteer Louise Clark. "What a wonderful example of how something small can lead to something great."

The raffle raised over $2500 to support our work, and a huge thank you goes out to all the volunteers and everyone who bought tickets.

The quilt was designed, pieced and hand quilted by Dr. Louise Clark, using a traditional quilting pattern known as Flying Geese. 385 squares and about 31,000 hand-quilting stitches were used to complete the quilt, which was made from scraps of our handmade patient gowns.

We enjoyed giving Kay a tour of the clinic when she came to pick up her new quilt!

Special Thanks to Allan Zee

Special thanks to Allan Zee and Brian Marki!

Noted local photographer Allan Bruce Zee has generously donated seven prints to beautify our walls. To see more of Allan’s exceptional work, visit his online gallery. Thank you as well to Brian Marki for his donated framing services.

First House Party

First NxNE House Party a Smashing Success!!

Carol Adler hosted our first house party for 25 guests on June 12th. We were treated to wonderful food and a four-hand piano concert by Carol Orloff and Audrey Jarach. The story of North by Northeast’s beginnings was told by Dr. Jill and Pastor Mary. Volunteers Leslie Nicodemus, Loris Eastman and Marilyn Campbell shared stories written by our patients. The event raised over $9000 $9600 for the clinic, which will be used to help expand our service hours. Thank you all!!