Paella Feast Feeds Body, Mind and Soul
Families without homes have again been rice blessed, as nearly 200 individuals made their way to Hayworth Estate Wines for an evening of handcrafted paella (see the makers’ page), locally produced wine, lawn games, FUNdraising, and socializing in the shadow of the Coburg Hills. Thanks to all who gave auction items, volunteered, provided food, and attended, and to the Paella Feast Presenting Sponsor, Murphy Company.
Paella! Feast Your Eyes
Paella Feast on June 22 drew more than 200 people to the picturesque landscape of Hayworth Estate Wines to tip a glass and savor some of the finest paella outside of Spain. The annual Paella Feast benefits St. Vincent de Paul's programs serving families without homes: First Place Family Center, Night Shelter, and the First Place Kids Early Childhood Program. If you love summer in the valley and a good time, watch for Paella Fest 2020.
Sen. Wyden An Advocate for Teens Without Homes
Senator Ron Wyden made a visit to St. Vincent de Paul’s Girls Youth House May 29 for a tour and a serious chat with staff and a previously homeless resident, to dialogue about how he can ensure more homeless students in Oregon – 22,000 at last count - can succeed and graduate from high school. SVdP's Girls Youth House is at capacity with 13 young women working toward high school diplomas and beyond.
A Little National Attention For Our Work
It’s a pretty exciting day for us when a famous national broadcaster points toward one of our programs as worthy of attention. Tucker Carlson’s multi-day “Homeless in America” piece wraps up with our Dusk to Dawn program, which you can read more about here.
