2018 Financials
Check out our 2018 financials infographic. Continue reading “2018 Financials”
Author: 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.
Journeying with Daniel
Get to know a little about Daniel, just like we have over the years. Continue reading “Journeying with Daniel”
Connecting our 2018 service numbers and deep relationships
Reporting on our 2018 service numbers. Continue reading “Connecting our 2018 service numbers and deep relationships”
Connecting our words and actions
Since our founding, we’ve been driven by the belief that EVERY PERSON HAS INNATE WORTH. This belief and our ongoing equity work sparks a new mission.
Our equity lens has compelled us to change how we view recipients of our … Continue reading “Connecting our words and actions”
Through this experience, I have learned…
We asked our choir members what they learned through the Oregon Symphony collaboration.
Through this experience, I have learned:
- “… that everyone has a story.”
- “… that I do have a voice.”
- “… what can happen when heart
Connecting our belief and our approach
Our interactions with members should feel like a relationship and not a transaction.
If you’re like many of us, a sense of unease settles as you read the lyrics below from Gabriel Kahane’s piece performed by Oregon Symphony and
Connecting with the Oregon Symphony and other non-profits
Maybelle Community Singers collaborated with the Oregon Symphony and other non-profits last year to perform the world premiere of “emergency shelter intake form.”
The Oregon Symphony commissioned composer and singer-songwriter, Gabriel Kahane, to compose a piece exploring the need for … Continue reading “Connecting with the Oregon Symphony and other non-profits”
Answered in 4 questions: Where's Maybelle Center headed with Michelle at the helm?
Grab the big-picture thinking of our new big-picture Executive Director, Michelle Meyer Continue reading “Answered in 4 questions: Where's Maybelle Center headed with Michelle at the helm?”
KATU honors Maybelle Community Singers with award
On April 3rd, our community choir, Maybelle Community Singers, received a 2018 Newsmaker Award. Each year, Portland-area media newsrooms nominate a story that has inspired positive change in our community at a banquet sponsored by the Royal Rosarians.
KATU … Continue reading “KATU honors Maybelle Community Singers with award”
Meet our new Executive Director
Get to know a little about Michelle Meyer as she steps into our Executive Director position! Continue reading “Meet our new Executive Director”