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Fortiani» (Observer Page 8 August I, 2012 Urban League Hires New Leader Homegoing Celebration c o n t i n u e d f r o m page 3 Lizzie Sheppard Lizzie Sheppard was bom Feb. 11, 1927 and died June 23, 2012. A homegoing celebration will be held Saturday, Aug. 4 at 11 a.m. at St. James Pentecostal Church, 75 N.E. Wygant. For more information, call 503-896-4518. The Women of Vision Ministry of Vancouver Ave 1st Baptist Church ...is having a giveaway. August 11,2012 9:00am-2:00pm 3138N. Vancouver Ave. Portland, Or 97227 or P o rtla n d ,” said K eith Thomajan, President and CEO, the United Way of the Colum bia-W illamette. “I have had the pleasure of working with him on important community initiatives here in Portland. His corporate expertise, community knowledge and lifelong dedication to health and human services positions him to be a transformative and vi sionary leader for this important community organization.” Throughout the past several months, the Urban League has worked tirelessly to strengthen the agency’s relationships and practices. The group’s leader ship has been dedicated to re turning the focus of the organi zation and the community back on the critical work being done as champions for equity, em powerment and opportunities for all people. Partnerships with the mj F a t h e r ’ s M I N I S T R I E S Come and Experience Faith and Miracles! Possess le r r y & A n n ie KSutietjijez: " J State of Oregon and Multnomah Country are strong and continue to provide valuable services and resources for underserved chil dren, families and seniors. Watts said he was honored to step in and help lead the Urban League during the transition of leadership. “This historic agency contin ues to do very important work in this community,” he said. “I have the greatest respect for the work that is being done today as well as the immeasurable value this organization brings to this entire community. I look forward to continuing to serve the League in any way I can moving for w ard.” J e ff C o g en , M u ltn o m ah County chair, gave praise to the Urban League for their selec tion. “For the past several months, the Urban League has proven its diligence and dedication to pre serving the mission and prac tices of the organization by re storing the agency's standing with the county. We look for ward to working together with Mr. Alexander to continue the critically important work of ad- vocating for access, equity and inclusion throughout our com munity,” Cogan said. Alexander, a Brooklyn native, holds a M aster’s degree in so cial services from Bryn M awr College’s Graduate School of Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Lew is U niversity. He is an A m erican Leadership Forum Senior Fellow and accredited by the Academy of Certified Social Workers. Alexander has three grown children, two sons and a daughter. The Urban League of Port land, an affiliate of the National Urban League, is a non-profit, community-based organization headquartered in north Portland. Since 1945, the group has advo cated, served and empowered African Americans and other Oregonians to create an equi table place to work and live. This past year, the League provided direct services to over 1,000 in dividuals and engaged over 8,000 through community outreach and advocacy work. For more information on the Urban League of Portland, visit ulpdx.org. Church Hosts Community Fair Sharon Seventh Day Adventist Church, 5209 N.E. 22nd Ave., invites the community to its third annual Community Fair on Sunday, Aug. 5, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free health screenings, including cholesterol, blood glu cose and blood pressure testing will be offered in consulta .A-.-," FRIDAY NIGHT AT 7PM Services will be held at New Song Community Cei ! P ^ 2 S 1 1 NE MIK BIWL Comer of NE MIK Bind & R u sm N Street In Portend Doors open at 6pm for every service For directions or more information, call 503-468-5481 w w w .m fh m p o rtla n d .c o m tions with family practice physicians. Children will be entertained with clowns, a bounce house and face painting. There will also be a school supply give away to the first 100 participants. For more information, call 503-287-7649 or visit sharonsda.net Augustana Celebrates Diversity Augustana Lutheran Church invites the community to cel ebrate the diversity of the city at its annual Summer in the City Festival on Sunday, Aug. 5, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Located at 2710 N.E. 14th Ave., the church will host a fes tival of bands, including Native Americans and more, ending with a Jazz Gospel W orship Service with Ron Steen, Kevin Deitz, George Mitchell and others. There will be children’s ac tivities, a book sale, plus a Kielbasa hotdog barbeque at this free event. For more details, call 503-288-6174.
