Thank you for rallying behind Jackie in such a big way!

Donors raising bid cards at our event

Friends,

Four days ago, you were part of our biggest Hope in the Heart of Portland celebration in our history. With Jackie’s beautiful story and tearful remarks on the impact of community on her life, it’s a night we will remember forever, and we hope you will too.

Several of you asked to experience Jackie’s video again, so here it is:[minti_spacer height="20"]

Thank you for sharing in our community last Thursday and for making it so special.

You are making an impact in Jackie’s life and almost 500 other lives this year. You helped us raise over $286,500 (surpassing our goal of $250,000!) to banish social isolation and provide a safe place to belong. I’m so glad you came last week. Our community wouldn’t be the same without you!

- Jon Ulsh and the team at Maybelle Center

P.S. We have a couple cases of 2017 and 2018 Maybelle Center wine still available for $500. If you’d like a case (or an additional one), it’s not too late.

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By Jillianne Bandstra

Jillianne never grew out of the childhood “But, why?” stage. This insatiable curiosity led her to get two masters degrees (Adult Ed. & MBA). Jillianne can’t think of a better way to spend an afternoon than listening to someone’s story and getting a glimpse of the unseen history that we all hold. She believes there is beauty and value in all our stories, even if they’re messy. Outside of her work as our Communications Manager, you’ll find her chasing middle-schoolers in her role as a Youth Director and stepping on Legos left by her two young boys.