Videos
2023
Hidden in Plain Sight (About Maybelle Center)
Maybelle Center's work can sometimes be hidden in plain sight. That is, until you start looking for it...
2023
An insider's look at our Visitation program
An interview with Chuck and Mary Ann on what it's like to be part of Maybelle Center's visitation program.
2022
Pride Mural Interviews
Maybelle Center members and volunteers are coming together to paint a mural in the heart of Old Town. When finished, it will be Oregon's only augmented reality mural. More at maybellecenter.org/raininlove
2022
Every nurse is a mental health nurse
An interview with Carol Dodson, retired nursing faculty at Clackamas Community College on how student practicums at Maybelle Center affect how nurses interact with patients. Thank you to Maybelle Center member, Jacob, and former practicum student, John, for helping tell the story.
2022
How it all started
Interview with Maybelle Center Co-founders, Father Richard Berg and Mary Sue Richen with Jacob, Maybelle Center member.
2021
'I knew I needed assisted living'
Who do you call when you realize that you cannot care for yourself anymore? Peggy called Maybelle Center. An interview with Maybelle Center Member and Macdonald Resident, Peggy.
2021
Why should you donate to Maybelle Center?
Peggy explains why donors are so important to her as a Macdonald Resident and Maybelle Member.
2021
what's it like to be a board member?
A message to members and volunteers from Carol Mitchell, President of the Board of Directors for Maybelle Center for Community. Carol explains what board service looks like, the requirements, and how you can apply.
2021
Inspiring a Mosaic for Community
Mural Artist, Crystal Meneses, explains how the inspiration for the Mosaic for Community project came from a member at Maybelle Center.
2021
A project Designed to be COVID-responsive
Artists Todd and Crystal explain how the design of the mosaic project allows them to move forward and disrupt social isolation - no matter what the pandemic brings.
2021
How does the Mosaic Project work?
Glass artist, Todd Beaty, explains how the mosaic starts with small pieces of luminous glass and becomes a large-scale mural in Maybelle Center's Courtyard.
2021
Mosaic Member Feature: Babs
An interview with Babs, mosaic artist and Maybelle Member, about her participation in the 2021 Mosaic for Community project at Maybelle Center.
2021
Mosaic Member Feature: Peggy
An interview with Peggy, mosaic artist and Maybelle Member, about her participation in the 2021 Mosaic for Community project at Maybelle Center.
2020
Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland performed virtually by Maybelle Community Singers with musicians from Oregon Symphony and Oregon Chorale
2020
Carol of the Bells
Carol of the Bells performed virtually by Maybelle Community Singers with musicians from the Oregon Symphony and Oregon Chorale.
2020
Member-lead Listening Post Project
Members at Maybelle Center for Community share the genesis of their community events to build community with other members.
2020
'Hello' from Michelle Meyer
Michelle Meyer, Executive Director at Maybelle Center, gives an update on our organization, including what's next.
2020
Choir and the link to a beloved tree
Mary Sue, co-founder at Maybelle Center for Community and choir member shares her experience in our community choir with an illustration of a tree.
2020
a virtual performance of 'Everybody'
'Everybody' by Ingrid Michaelson, performed virtually by Maybelle Community Singers, our community choir at Maybelle Center for Community.
2019
Working with students: An interview with Michael
Every year, Maybelle Center members open their homes to nursing students participating in short-term practicums. We asked our member Michael what the experience has been like.
2019
An Unexpected Friendship
The heartwarming friendship of Rose and Clyde started in the most unexpected way. (Debuted at Hope in the Heart of Portland on October 2, 2019.)
2019
The Gift of Connection
"Every conversation is a gift," says Calvin Martinez, who co-directed the film. (Debuted at Hope in the Heart of Portland on October 2, 2019.)
2018
Sassan Interview (Part 1)
Interview with Maybelle Center member, Sassan.
2018
Sassan Interview (Part 2)
More of our interview with Maybelle Center member, Sassan. Would you come alongside Sassan with a gift by midnight on 12/31?
2018
what maybelle means to me
An interview with Jackie, a member at Maybelle Center for Community, on the impact of community and connection in her life.
2018
What's Maybelle Center for Community all about?
Hear from our members and our program staff why the work we do every day is so critical.