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JAVMEE R. CUTI NOVEMBER 7, 2008 Roger Mosser Foundation is truly a community event. It’s an Real Estate Broker opportunity to feel safe and comfortable talking about ourselves and rhe challenges faced as a cuctt “ Royer ¿ay next? queer student or ally." Applications are available by JUStiOUt 9 calling <300-735-7287 or visiting www.pridefoundation, org and must be postmarked by Jan. 23, 2009. SMYRC Launches Podcast The Sexual Minority7 Youth Resource Center LAURELHURST has launched a podcast hosted by Portland’s own gay Spanish “voice of the MAX," Enrique- DENTISTRY Andrade. The SMYRC' Revolution Podcast grew from Andrade’s past year of getting to know SMYRC' C larice J ohnston d . m . d . youth as a volunteer. “Some of these kids have A drienne F ischl d . m . d . tremendous stories that need to be- recorded," & he said. ASSOCIATES Andrade, who produces and hosts the show SMYRC's new program director, Favor Ellis, is a pool shark as well as experienced confidant. with chatty candor, called rhe podcast “therapeu • Treatment explained and discussed tic and informative” for himself and the dozens of Portland-area queer youth he highlights on it: ac SMYRC Hires New Program Director • Teeth whitening tivists, artists, drag queens, trans and gender-fluid teens, military recruits and more. The Sexual Minority Youth Resource Center Andrade says rhe podcast has proven to be just has found a program director with experience as valuable for adults as for kids. "The identity of working at even’ local nonprofit organization spe queer youth has changed so dramatically, and for cializing in meeting the needs of at-risk youth. many of us queer adults, we don't know what’s Favor Ellis began volunteering tor SMYRC 10 years ago and has worked as a case manager, crisis drop-in supervisor and point person for homeless youth at New Avenues for Youth, Outside In and happening with queer youth and rhe youth don’t 2520 East Burnside ® I2AfW 11,500 listeners and 27 archived episodes. fessional life working with marginalized and at- translator, said he learned from the project that risk youth," she said. queer youth need more mentors. “Queer youth And I’m queer." Wiidermere So far, the SMYRC' Revolution Podcast has Andrade, a voice-over artist and bilingual “I’ve really enjoyed working with people in crisis. 503/233-3622 o have a platform to explain what’s happening." Janus Youth Programs. “I’ve spent all of my pro Ellis, 15, was drawn back to SMYRC because • New patients welcome - -^9*- ! Se» Homea_ WE SELL & INSTALL MILGARD REPLACEMENT do not have enough appropriate adult mentors in their life.” For more information visit www.smyrc.org. Ellis was hired in September to replace out going program director Jonathan Weedman, who resigned July 18 to counsel elementary school stu dents at Catlin Gable Schtxd. Before his resigna tion, he secured five years of funding for SMYRC' For over 27 years our through the Schools Uniting Neighborhixids business has been selling and installing replacement windows in homes just like Multnomah County contract. A hiring committee composed of SYMRC ad Most homeowners are buying replacement windows for the first time and may find the process daunting. ministration, staff and youth selected Ellis for the job. Ellis says the youth have taken a shine to her, coaxing her from her office to play pool or curling Are you confused with words like lowEmisivity? Argon Gas? Sun Coat Ultra? Woodclad Fiberglass? U Values? Shading Coefficients? What about state and federal codes and utility programs? up on her comfortable couch to dive into urgent issues such as housing. She carries a small caseload of youth because of her contacts in the homeless ness sector. I have a simple 5 step program that will help you with your decisions. I will be glad to meet with you so that your window project can be an exciting and satisfying experience. In her spare time, Ellis writes biographical fic tion, is learning to play the fiddle and hits a knack for communicating with animals. Enrique Andrade's podcast gives a platform for SMYRC kids' stories. Pride Foundation Groups Grant Application One application will give queer students and straight allies access to $ 350,000 from 50 different HIV Day Center Benefits from Give Guide Willamette Week has chosen the Ecumenical scholarships. Residents Call me anytime for an in home of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Washington and Oregon are eligible for scholar Ministries of Oregon’s 111V Day Center as one of 50 recipients of its annual Give Guide. ships that reward students for showing leadership The Give Guide, which will be inserted into and promoting diversity in the qiieer and ally the Nov. 12 issue with an accompanying Web site, community. Scholarships support college, cre encourages readers to donate money to the hand- ative or vocational training. selected and prescreened nonprofit organizations. “Each year we continue to have new hinds HIV Day Center director Lowen Berman from more available scholarships," said Anthony said he hopes the to raise approximately $10,000 w\ vv\ l Clearly the best Papini, scholarship program director at Pride Foundation. “The scholarship program foe Pride Milgard Windows Continued on Page 10 8124 N. Denver MtMBtR • tastaaas tarala* tra*aa fc Waatara Waablaftaa CCB#19095
