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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (March 7, 2008)
Portland lesbian Holly Mulcahey is ready to pass the torch, hoping It’s My Pleasure will be infused with youth and vitality under new ownership. Mulcahey has cultivated the shop—which slings erotica, rainbow goods, sex toys and other literature Quest Center Provides More Support MARTY DAVIS It's My Pleasure Seeks New Owner Hambleton Project model. A free orientation will be held from Quest Center has expanded its mission by tak 1 to 3 p.m. March 22 at 2901 E. ing over some of the services provided by Hambleton Project, a recently defunct lesbian Bumside St. The meeting will be led by Quest cancer network. Mihara Center's and therapists, Renata Bobbi Ackermann. enhance Founded in 1989 by Lusijah Marx, the center’s Formal meetings will then begin in romance—for 17 years. While dreaming of her mission is to provide services, community and edu April. “We hope that all lesbians and retirement, she hopes the new owner will continue cation to low-income, at-risk communities seeking their partners dealing with cancer will in the tradition of education, fun and empower a wellness-focused approach to living and dying. come to the orientation, no matter ment for women. For the past 20 years it has been an influential their financial situation, and see the place of support and education throughout the sex support the Quest Center along with ual minorities community. their peers can provide,” said McBeth. items and designed to “I’d like to have someone who shares some con ceptual similarities,” said Mulcahey. It’s My Pleasure was initially located on Southeast When Quest Center, previously known as Hawthorne Boulevard, but after six years, rising rent Project Quest, was founded, the organization more costs brought Mulcahey to run the shop out of a cozy focused on being “a leading provider of mental projectquest.org. house at 3106 N.E. 64th Ave. health and substance abuse therapy for men diag In addition to the retail space, she has offered classes and welcomed guest speakers with an emphasis on healthy sex education. For sale is the business name, fixtures, invento ry, concept and access to vendors and advice. nosed with HIV and AIDS,” said executive direc tor David Eisen. To RSVP call 503-238-5203. For information visit www. HIV Advocacy Training Held However, during the past decade, the center has Cascade AIDS Project’s Oregon grown tremendously and offers support for numer AIDS Leadership Training enters its ous life-changing illnesses including HIV/AIDS, second year from March 14 to 16. According to Mulcahey, it’s “time for me to let mental health disorders, chemical dependency and The free training covers HIV/AIDS go.” The store still runs with no computer, fax cancer. “We have really become a melting pot, with public policy development, maps the machine, e-mail or Web site. Its most advanced a vast clientele of people looking for support and future course of AIDS service organiza technology is a 10-key calculator and till drawer. growth during their personal struggles,” said com tions, teaches those infected to become “It’s time for a younger person to do it their own munications coordinator Amanda McBeth. health advocates for themselves and One of the most recent program additions to way and infuse it with youthful vigor.” Holly Mulcahey of It's My Pleasure wants to pass the torch to a new owner. gives people with HIV/AIDS the opportunity to Conceived and developed by people infected With an affinity for antiques, Mulcahey plans to Quest Center is a support group for lesbians with spend her retirement traveling in her old motor cancer and their partners. “We were approached by “We are thrilled to be offering this training is a way for the HIV/AIDS community to support home with her dog and girlfriend. She would also the Hambleton Project, which closed in June of once again for community members statewide and the development of HIV-positive community leaders. like to take classes at Mt. Hood Community 2007, to re-establish the support group, and we look forward to conducting these training at least For more information call 503-223-5907 or vis College that she finds enriching. thought it would be a perfect and natural fit with twice a year going forward,” said Everett Charters, in our organization,” said McBeth. The group will public policy coordinator at CAP. “The training is be sponsored through Quest Center’s Healing and very powerful and encompasses history, community, Empowerment Program and will follow the basic leadership and advocacy.” It’s My Pleasure is open during the ownership transition. 503-442-2415. For more information call offer guidance and leadership. and affected by HIV/AIDS in Oregon, the program it www.cascadeaids.org. 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