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Those in attendance did agree that art has the
power to inform debate about queer issues, foster
dialogue and serve as a catalyst for deeper
understanding and appreciation of the diversity with
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“We’d like to create the best Pride possible,” she
notes. “It is vitally important that this event occur.”
For more information call the Pride Northwest
info line at 503-295-9788. Watch the Web site
www.pridenw.org for the launch of information
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The King Elementary School cafeteria was the site
for a celebration of Sisters in Action for Power, mark
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Portland-based Rose City Mortgage Specialists, one
change in North and Northeast Portland. More than
of the nation’s first socially responsible mortgage com
150 people attended the Nov. 18 event, which high
panies, is one of 11 finalists for the 2005 Oregon
lighted the accomplishments of young women during
Business of the Year Award from the Better Business
the past decade.
Bureau.
Sisters in Action is the first community-based pro
“The Better Business Bureau is proud to announce
gram in Oregon to develop girls’ leadership, analysis
Rose City Mortgage as a finalist for the 2005 Business
and collective action skills, training more than 800
of the Year Award,” says Robert W.G. Andrew, CEO and
young women in safety and self-defense and fighting
president of the Better Business Bureau serving
for the creation of a student bus pass that has benefit
Alaska, Oregon and western Washington. “This
ed more than 200,000 students in the tri-county area.
prestigious award recognizes excellence in the
Youth members presented a documentary video
marketplace and a strong dedication to customers,
employees and the community in which they serve.”
support neighborhood public schools. This moving
Rose City Mortgage gives back to the community in
video tells the story of how young women have spoken
a number of ways. For example, it donates $ 100 at the
out about school closures, academic achievement and
completion of each loan to a nonprofit of the cus
the attack on public education at several school board
tomer’s choice. In addition. Rose City and its employees
meetings. There was also a presentation on the Giris
actively participate in events that benefit the sexual
in Action for Power leadership program.
minorities community and support other causes whose
Sisters in Action for Power is a multiracial, multi
missions align with its and its customers’ values. The
issue intergenerational organization dedicated to
firm also consistently applies green business practices.
developing the leadership of low-income women and
In honor of these policies, Rose City owner Renee
women and girls of color by engaging its members in
Spears recently received the Orchid Award as a
community-driven action campaigns to promote
Portland Businesswoman of the Year, and the firm
racial, economic and gender equity.
earned.the Portland BlueWorks Award for reducing
Girls in Action for Power is a structured leadership
waste, recycling and buying recycled products.
program for young women ages 11 to 18. They devel
The Better Business Bureau chooses companies
op leadership, organizing and critical thinking skills
for the Business of the Year Award in both small (50
through a series of activities like bind raising, public
or fewer employees) and large business categories as
speaking and campaign work. Leaders become
well as for specific recognition in customer service,
empowered and develop confidence as they learn to
community involvement, integrity and innovative busi
protect themselves, make positive changes in the com
ness practices.
munity and work for social justice.
For more information call 503-331-1244.
Pride Northwest Changes Officers
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Rose City Mortgage Named
Businesss of Year Finalist
ing 10 years of leadership development and making
they produced on their recent community efforts to
#1 choice
regarding Pride ’06.
Spears founded Rose City in 1999- The mortgage
broker firm, located in Suite 300 at 5200 S.W.
Macadam Ave., now has 14 employees and is licensed
in Oregon, Washington and California. ©
Q Center board member Nicole Browning has
recently taken over the presidency of Pride Northwest
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