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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 1, 2006)
SEPTEMBER \ 2Q9Ç JUStpUt,13 northwest DAVIS "READY, ABLE AND WILLING TO HANDLE ALL OF YOUR RESIDENTIAL FINANCING NEEDS!" IlMlHlEinrtsi SYDNEY HANSEN Mortgage Consultant shansen886@homeloanexperts.com sm - mo - s 959 From left, Mark Brown, Allen Brady, Kevin Friends and Glenna Shepherd work together to make a smooth transition for Esther's Pantry. R.. T. TAVEY INC. Property Management Services Under New Management Residential and Commercial Properties in the Portland Metro Area 4326 S.E. Woodstock #528 • Portland OR 97206 • contact@taveyinvestigations.com www.taveyinvestigations.com Phone: 503-553-9762 Esther's Pantry in reliable hands SERVICES OFFERED: by Jaymee R. Cuti od Hutchins and Chester “Esther” Brinker This move will mark the creation of a first-of- might not he common names in today’s its-kind “one-stop shop” for people with AIDS in circles of health care providers. Yet any Portland, Shepherd remarked. “This centralizes one diagnosed with AIDS who needs help direct client services,” she said. with life’s necessities such as food, person Esther’s Pantry will share space in the building al care items and many other services related that to houses Tod’s Comer, which has been donat surviving with the disease are surely acquainted ed by the Sisters of Providence Health Systems. with Tod’s Comer and Esther’s Pantry. Three bus lines bring clients to Esther’s Pantry’s Brinker, one of the first people in Portland to die i new location. Not only will Friends of PWA T of complications related to AIDS, lent his name to inherit all of the goods, truck, computer and Esther’s Pantry. Run hy Metropolitan Community refrigerators used by Esther’s Pantry, but the Church of Portland since 2000, Esther’s Pantry has ■ Pantry’s manager, Mark Brown, also comes with the transfer. provided food and personal care items to people with According to Shepherd, MCC plans to stay AIDS for nearly 20 years. The agency, which is connected to Esther’s Pantry in a support capacity. serving a record number of 400 clients, stocks its She said Friends of PWA can also expect the same shelves with donations and items purchased hy the Oregon Fcxxl Bank. committed volunteer base to continue assisting But last month the project’s livelihood was in with the pantry. MCC leaders still intend to use the jeopardy when a $40,000 grant from the U.S. church’s newly renovated kitchen to serve hot Department of Health and Human Services fell meals for clients of Esther’s Pantry. As always, the pantry is looking for donations through. “It was never our intention to let Esther’s of ftxxl and money. It is in need of a moving Pantry close,” said the Rev. Glenna Shepherd, lead company to donate its services. Shepherd estimates that 90 percent of Esther’s pastor of MCC. Once news of the shortfall sunk in, Pantry clients are members of the sexual minorities she contacted the Friends of People with AIDS Foundation, which runs Tod’s Corner and other community. She says gay bars have generously helped keep the agency afloat with fund-raisers programs, for a possible bailout. Tod’s Comer—named for Hutchins’ expansive through the years. “The bars are wonderful,” she said. “The Eagle wardrobe, which was donated after he died of AIDS has taken this on since we thought this grant was in 1988—provides clothing, household goods and not going to come through." other items to make life more manageable for people Friends’ experience with Friends of PWA has with AIDS. Friends of PWA also provides emer been similar. Lx:al bars such as the Fox & Hounds gency fixxl boxes, pet fixxl and veterinary care, and philanthropic groups including the Oregon cremation services and holiday donations to those Bears, the leather community and the Imperial infected and affected by the disease. Sovereign Rose Court have made Friends of PWA “Every request that we receive seems to be the beneficiary of numerous fund-raisers. different and is judged on its own merits," said Esther’s Pantry’s first charity event under new Kevin Friends, hoard chairman of Friends of PWA. management is charity bingo J: 30 p.m. Sept. 10 at Esther's Pantry will fall under rhe management the Fox & Hounds, 217 N.W. Second Ave. © of Friends of PWA beginning Oct. 1. Besides a relo cation from the Hollywixxl District to Milwaukie, those involved expect few changes to the program. E sther ’ s P antry is moving to 3315 S.E. Hamson St. in Milwaukie. Those wishing to donate or help “We don’t have any intention of changing anything to Esther’s clients,” said Friends. “It seems with the move can call 971-244-5525, e-mail chair@fnendspwa.org or visit www.fnendspwa.org. to be working.” - Interview Prospected Tenants - Reference Checks - Credit History Checks - All Aspects of FED Process - Document Property Damage - Locate Skipped Tenants 'I III MÄS ROSEMARY BERNARDI, P.C. BROKER H awthorne B ungalow ! Unique opportunity! 2 living areas! 2 +bdrms. 2 baths. 2300+ sq. ft. Fireplace, hdwd flrsl A true classic waiting for you!!! $419,000 • 1615 SE 36th R enovator ’ s D ream ! Fixer cottage waiting for your rehab. Zoned R25. Lot 4400 sq. ft. Fix or knock down and build new. $199,000 * 4312 NE Mallory ROSEMARY BERNARDI, P.C. BROKER 5O3-784-2836 MEADOWS GROUP REALTORS 1902 SE MORRISON PORTLAND, OR 97214
