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Vendor Profile - Deidia Youngerman Street Roots • Nov. 25-Dec. 1, 2016 2016 Gift Guide Page 10 p:ear CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 This nonprofit builds positive relationships with homeless and transitional youths through education, art and recreation. Each year, p:ear’s programs serve nearly 900 people ages 15 to 24. Albertina Kerr 338 NW Sixth Ave. pearmentor.org Paintings & sculptures From 6 to 8 p.m. on First Thursdays, p:ear opens its gallery, featuring prints, sculptures, paintings and sketches created by homeless and transitional youths and globally recognized artists. Youth artists receive 90 percent of proceeds from the sale of their art, with the remaining 10 percent going toward the purchase of art . supplies to stock p:ear’s art studio. At least 50 percent of proceeds from sales of renowned artists go directly to support p:ear. Private gallery viewing is available by appointment. Contact William at william@pearrnentor. org. Albertina Kerr provides a wide range of services for individuals with mental health and developmental disabilities, empowering them to lead fuller, self- determined lives. Art from the Heart Gallery Artists’ creations Albertina Kerr’s year-round gallery features items made by adults with developmental disabilities, with 70 percent of the sale going to the artist and 30 percent W to additional art supplies. Find creative art and gifts such as cutting boards, mixed media, pottery, screen-printed items and more. 3505 NE Broadway St. COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO I ReBuilding Center i building materials with the goal of I building community through reuse. It F moves roughly eight tons of materials through the warehouse each day. Rather than going to the landfill, these materials are sold back to the community for reuse at 40 to. 90 percent below market value. Profits are reinvested back, into the community through its Community Outreach Program. Albertina Kerr’s Port City Holiday Sale 3625 N Mississippi Ave. rebuildingcenter.org Noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 10,11,17 and ¡8 2124 N Williams Ave. Hands-on DIY classes QO nq the gift of craftsmanship this holiday Albertina’s Place All proceeds from shops inside Albertina’s Place go. to support Albertina Kerr’s programming. 424 NE 22nd Ave. albertinakerr.org Fine gifts and holiday decor Inside the Old Kerr Nursery Building, this shopping center contains Albertina’s Jewel Box, with Christmas decorations, vintage and fine jewelry, and accessories; Albertina’s Heirlooms, with antiques and collectibles; Albertina’s Closet, with thrift store offerings; and Albertina’s Kitchen, for a bite to eat. - Pieces of Sellwood I This nonprofit offers affordable, used season with a gift certificate for a class using salvaged building materials at the ReBuilding Center. Participants can build their own table, bench, frame or even a drum. Check the website for current class offerings. Sales from the Sellwood Bridge Keepsakes project benefits the Sellwood Middle School PTA. The PTA raises money to support the library, band, marimba and PE programs, provides many after-school programs and coordinates community services. 7901 SE 13th Ave. rumpusevents.com/sellwood-bridge-products Portland memorabilia Blue Kangaroo is selling beautiful keepsakes of the original Sellwood Bridge. Items include an authentic chunk of the historic bridge nestled inside a custom-designed box and rebar from the historic bridge forged into bottle openers, coat hooks, fire pokers, garden stakes and dinner bells. Rebar items are hand crafted by Oaks Bottom Forge. All keepsakes come with a seal of authenticity. Gards for Kids For 25 years, Cards for Kids has been an annual fundraiser for Oregon Health & Science University’s Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, organized and produced by Friends of Doernbecher volunteers. All proceeds benefit OHSU Doernbecher. Order online at ohsu.edu or call 800-774-5857 This nonprofit has planted half a million trees in the Portland- Vancouver and Eugene- Springfield metro areas since 1989. 3117 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. friendsoftrees.org Plant a tree Holiday-themed gift tree certificates and tree packs start at $35. When you purchase a gift tree, you’ll receive a holiday-themed „ certificate packaged to present to the ? recipient. Friends of Trees will invite you and the gift tree recipient to help plant the tree in the recipients honor in the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge in the spring. Yard and street trees also available. This nonprofit is dedicated to ; broadening accessio bicycling and its benefits for all* Portlanders. It offers eam-a-bike programs for low-income adults and children where safe riding and maintenance techniques are taught. 1700 NE Alberta St. communitycyciingcenter.org COUK Its Y PHO IO Friends of Trees Community Cycling Center COURTESY PHOTOS Holiday greeting cards This program transforms artwork collected from OHSU Doernbecher patients, their siblings and professional artists into classic greeting cards for the holiday season. Greeting card 12-packs may be purchased year-round. Custom cards, for corporate or personal use, are also available. For bicyclists The Community Cycling Center’s Bike Shop sells fully refurbished and as-is bicycles, new and used bike parts, accessories and tools, as well as gift certificates good for products or bike repair services. GIFT GUIDE CONTINUES ON PAGE 11
