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December 21, 2022
Helping Breast Cancer Patients
Learning and
Holiday Glow
Innovation Hubs Program Serves
at Pink Lemonade
Designed For All Project
Continued from Page 7 succeed at school and at work.
— especially for Latinos and
communities of color who his-
torically have been shut out of
opportunities.
"I’m committed to closing
the digital divide — especial-
ly in underserved communities
where we see access to technol-
ogy and tech education is much
lower than other communities,”
said Portland City Commission-
er Carmen Rubio,” I commend
Hacienda for its commitment to
ensuring that all Portlanders —
especially BIPOC, LGBTQ+,
and low-income communities
and those living with disabili-
ties — have access to govern-
ment, and a voice in determin-
ing their own lives."
The COVID pandemic has
only magnified the barriers
that low-income households
face — like not having internet
at home or laptops, desktops
and tablets — which unfair-
ly limit their opportunities to
The Verizon Communi-
ty Forward Learning Centers
are helping Hacienda remove
those barriers with advanced
tech including laptops, tab-
lets, desktops, 3D printers,
audio/video recording tools,
and more. These resources are
coupled with programming
offered through partners like
Oregon State University, Free
Geek and Day One Tech that
will help community members
use the space and launch op-
portunities — whether that’s
learning to use a computer, de-
veloping critical STEM skills
and connections to secondary
education, or launching a new
career or small business.
Schools and communi-
ty groups who want to use
the learning centers can stay
tuned to future learning cen-
ter events at haciendacdc.org/
events. For more information
on each learning center, visit
haciendacdc.org/community.
Holiday Glow, a long-time
program, broke its record for
number of breast cancer patients
and families served by Pink
Lemonade Project. Annually, the
program serves 25-28 families,
but this year, the program will
serve 48 families in partnership
with OnPoint Community Cred-
it Union and several other do-
nors. The program is designed to
bring joy and to ease the finan-
cial pressures for patients during
treatment or recovery. It also
brings smiles to their children
and other family members with
much needed gifts, clothes, food
boxes, basic items and more.
“Coming together to help
each other through the most
difficult times is what makes
a community strong, and Pink
Lemonade Project gives critical
support to individuals and their
families facing a life-changing
breast cancer diagnosis,” said
Amy Reeves, VP/SW Washing-
ton Area Manager, and OnPoint
Community Credit Union. “We
admire their community-fo-
Getting Home Safe and Sound
Trimet buses, max lines and streetcars service much of the Portland Metro area
Trimet Providing
Free Rides on
New Year’s Eve
Trimet is offering free rides on
New Year’s Eve in partnership
with the Oregon department of
transportation. By working with
ODOT to help keep impaired
drivers off the road, TriMet’s
goal is to bring some extra peace
of mind to drivers, pedestrians,
and those looking to safely cel-
ebrate the holiday. The public
can ride the Max, Buses and
Portland Streetcar for free after
8pm on New Year’s Eve. With
more people expected to be trav-
eling after a night out, TriMet
encourages riders to be alert
and pay attention around buses
and trains. Pause devices and
look both ways when crossing
streets or tracks. Be respectful
of operators and other riders. If
you see something suspicious,
say something to a TriMet em-
ployee or call 911 and Check
your surroundings for personal
items before you leave. Trimet
is also offering special extended
late-night Max service; you can
get to the celebration and home
again in a safe and smart way.
Photo courtesy of Pink Lemonade Project website
cused approach to health and are
honored to help them ease the
burden for even more families
in need.”
One in seven women will be
diagnosed with breast cancer
in her lifetime in the North-
west, and it is a leading cause of
death. Men are affected too. The
toll exacted on breast cancer pa-
tients is tremendous and Pink
Lemonade offers a safety net of
programs and a community of
support to all patients.
“We are grateful for the con-
tinued partnership of OnPoint.
They, like us, are invested in
our community, especially as the
needs of breast cancer patients
continue to grow in 2022. Our
hope is to improve the quality of
life for more patients and fami-
lies by making the holidays a bit
brighter,” said Susan Stearns,
Chief Executive Officer of Pink
Lemonade Project. There is still
time to donate today and bring
happiness and delight to children
and their families this holiday
season at pinklemonadeproject.