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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 21, 2003)
21.2ÛÛ3 11 fTTT?TTTÏÏ7rPTlneti;sbrief5 and by most physicians with a heavy percentage of gay and hi male patients. Mitchell Zahn, HIV prevention manager of the Oregon Department of Human Services HIV/STD/TR Program, emphasizes the impor tance of regional efforts in health promotion. “MSM in the Portland area travel across counties and even across the state line for recre ation and sexual contacts, so its important that all the health departments of these counties are involved and work together to put together a campaign aimed at these men," he said. “O n the state level, tex), a number of different programs have collaborated— immunizations, STD and HIV prevention— with the counties to develop the hepatitis A and B immunization promotion campaign. T he rise in syphilis among MSM in the Portland area underscores the importance for MSM to protect themselves against sexually transmitted infections that can be prevented.” support nonprofit organizations in Oregon. Since then it has raised more than $3.3 million and granted out $1.5 million. For more m formation visit wuAv.equityfoundatum .org. Summer is simply the best time to put your Home on the market. Call the best realtors for the job. Celia & Terri for Power Team! Buyer—let's get out there & find you a Home...Call us now! CELIA LYON TERRI POPEJOY (503) 260-6211 (S03) 330-0400 B e lla C a s a R e a lt y I n c . m 1523 SE Ankeny, P o rtlan d , OR 97214 • 503-231-SELL (7355) â Call today for a free qualification over the phone To find a health care provider and arrange for vaccination, call the Oregon HI V/ STD Hotline at 800-777-2437 or visit www.gaycity.org or w ww. hepclmics. corn. First Time Buyers • FHA/VA Loons Self-Employed * Complicated Borrowers G ive T hanks ]*' he predominantly gay M etropolitan Com- munity C hurch of Portland will present “Let Us Give Thanks: A n Ecumenical Thanks giving Day Service <Si D inner” Nov. 27 at 2400 N.E. Broadway. T he worship service will begin at 11 a.m. fol lowed by dinner at noon in the Stxhal Hall. Meats, mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing and beverages will be provided; salads, side dishes, breads and desserts are welcome and will be assigned alphabetically. In addition, Catholic Charities AIDS M in istry and All Saints C atholic C hurch will play host to a holiday meal for people living with HIV at 3847 N.E. Glisan St. Appetizers will he served at mx>n followed by dinner at 1 p.m. Bankruptcies & Foreclosures ♦ Credit Problems Investment Properties • Pre-approvols 100% Financing Progroms Longtime feminist activist Jesse W inter coordinates volunteers for the Hambleton Project, a support network for lesbians with cancer and other life-threatening conditions S upport N etwork H ires V olunteer C oordinator ambleton Project, a support network for les bians with cancer and other life-threatening conditions, has hired a new volunteer coordinator. Jesse W inter has been employed in stxhal services for her entire professional life. A long time feminist activist, she has worked with patients at Seattle’s Fred Hutchinson Cancer To make reservations call 503-281-8868 ( MCC) Research C enter and American Cancer StKiety. or 503-963-8102 (Catholic Chanties). H am bleton held a successful fund-raiser O ct. 11 at Unleash Yourself in which pet own ers could have their photographs taken with E quity F oundation their furry friends. The event brought in $780 to R eceives $100,000 support the organization’s programs. The project’s next fund-raiser is the Mindful quity Foundation announced Oct. 21 that it / is the recipient of a $100,000 grant from the Gifts Fair on Dec. 13 at Bridgeport United C hurch of Christ, 621 N.E. 76th Ave. This Meyer Memorial Trust. T he funds will be used innovative event encourages shoppers to sup to hire a development and marketing ccxirdina- port their favorite nonprofit by giving donations tor to grow the nonprofit’s resources, educate in the names of the people on their shopping list the public and move donors toward inspired rather than buying consumer prixlucts for the philanthropy. holidays. “Equity has experienced tremendous growth over the last 14 years, so it was critical that we For more informantm or to volunteer, call obtain additional resources to help us move to 503-335-6591 or visit wuAv.hamhletmproject.org. the next level," executive director Linda Traeger said. “We see this gift from the Meyer Memorial Trust as a vote of confidence that Equity has the leadership and the vision to effectively promote H I V /A I D S P rograms philanthropy and support our community.” R eceive $5,000 G rants Equity’s goal is to add more than 1,000 new he PGE Foundation has awarded $5,000 names to its database and raise about 1 million grants to two Portland programs so they new dollars during the three-year grant pericxl. can effectively collaborate in their efforts to With a new resource development professional on staff, it plans to increase board training and partic address counseling needs of families living with HIV/AIDS. ipation in fund-raising efforts; expand outreach Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon’s HIV Day and education efforts; engage donors in monthly, C enter provides hot meals, telephones, mail multiyear, major gift and planned giving programs; drop, computers with Internet access, washer and grow its Donor-Advised Fund program. "In tixJay’s economic climate, more nonprof and dryer, opportunities to socialize, recreation al therapy and m ental health counseling. its are stmggling for adequate support," Traeger W om en’s Intercom m unity AIDS Resource said. “The Meyer grant gives Equity greater capacity to meet community needs and fund •offers guidance and counseling, advtKacy, edu cation, peer programs, prevention and referrals. programs that share our mission of promoting A total of 24 nonprofits across the state diversity and human dignity.” Equity was founded in 1989 by a group of gay men and lesbians to promote philanthropy and Continued on Page 13 Christine C. Hall “After a long day on the job site, nothing heats Senior Loan Consultant bubbles and beer in my remodeled bathroom. President’s Club Thanks for taking our hands and guiding us 503-698-5429 through the maze of refinancing. We • 800-343-9943 couldn't have done it without your I 503-301-1941 moo thger care and expertise!'' 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