SDDA J.R. Ujifusa will describe what he is seeing recently in trafficking in Multco and in the US. As a prosecutor who works locally and on federal cases he has a strong overall understanding of the issue. He will share who the traffickers, buyers and survivors are in the metro area. He will discuss victim vulnerabilities and common themes in victimization. How has the pandemic and the homeless population played a role in our community?
For nearly 100 years, Sunshine Division has provided free accessible food and clothing assistance to struggling local families and individuals in need. When a crisis hits, Sunshine Division remains open and ready to serve those who are facing an immediate need for food. Both now and in the future, our amazing supporters are the ones who make our mission possible as we are 100% funded by generous donations from community members who care.
Over the past year we have again adapted in response to community need created by the COVID-19 pandemic through our ongoing Home Delivery program. We quickly modified our operations to provide a Home Delivery program to meet the needs of tens of thousands of home-bound residents. Our emergency response efforts have enabled us to deliver 500 to 1,200+ free food boxes a week to the homes of families and individuals in need. This equates to over 34,000+ meals every week. Director of Development, Curtis Carroll, will share more on how Sunshine Division has been able to adopt in response to this increased need in our community and what lessons they have learned this year that will impact how they advance their mission moving forward.
1) Dr Carlson founded the Oregon Glacier Institute to document how many glaciers remain in Oregon, how many glaciers existed a century ago and determine why the number changed, and 2) measure a mass-balance and glacier-size network in Oregon that will allow 3) projections Oregon glaciers’ sustainability. OGI combines glacial researchers with citizen scientists to achieve these research goals while also raising awareness around the important role glaciers play for natural ecosystems, ranching and agriculture, fisheries, forestry and mountain recreation.
Teletha was born in segregated Louisiana, was educated to be a high school teacher and travelled to Oregon as part of the great migration described in “The Warmth of Other Suns”. The Oregon she found when she arrived was very similar to what she left in Louisiana. She adapted and was eventually awarded the Gladys McCoy Lifetime Achievement Award. Come listen to her story.
PDP founder and co-owner Craig Cheek will be talking about the movement to bring Major League Baseball to Portland. Baseball in Portland presents a rare opportunity to shape the future of our city on a grand scale: creating employment opportunities, expanding transportation options, adding great public spaces, and building civic pride. Our effort is rooted in listening to business and community leaders, building great partnerships and working together to make Portland better with Baseball. Craig will explain how the Portland Diamond Project started and share a brief outline of the history of baseball in Portland. He will also discuss our plans for a ballpark, the possibility of MLB expansion vs. relocation, and give an update on where things stand today.
Come listen to some of Intel’s latest innovations from a self-professed “geek that speaks”. Jeff has worked locally at Intel for over 25 years. His current roll as Interconnect Marketing Manager give him insight into Intel’s answers to the our customer’s needs. Today, he will touch on 4 areas of innovation that Intel is contributing to and talk about why they are important to you and the world:
Data Centers, Clouds, and You : How this evolution in compute is changing the way we work, eat, sleep…
Integrated Photonics : Getting silicon to emit light!
Dr. Allen Lycka is an International Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker, Life-Changing Coach, 3x Bestselling Author, Virtual and In-Person Program Provider, Mentor and Trainer. A dynamic, humorous and passionate speaker, Dr. Lycka has appeared on numerous radio, television network stations and hundreds of podcasts. He has also graced many international stages during his lifetime and is a TEDx speaker.