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		<title>p:ear video from Alicia J. Rose</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 19:34:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[View the video for p:earblossoms 2013 by Alicia J. Rose Photography &#160; Director/Producer &#8211; Alicia J. Rose Producer/Editor &#8211; Janique Robillard Director of Photography &#8211; Paulius Kontijevas 2nd Camera/Gaffer &#8211; Jake Lyon Sound &#8211; Alison Grayson Animation &#8211; Caitlin Wilbert Graphics &#8211; Melissa Delzio Color Correction &#8211;... <p class="more">/////<a href="http://pearmentor.org/pear-video-from-alicia-j-rose/"> More </a>/////</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>View the video for <a href="http://youtu.be/nGEsjeKGopo">p:earblossoms 201</a>3 by Alicia J. Rose Photography</p>
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<p>Director/Producer &#8211; Alicia J. Rose</p>
<p>Producer/Editor &#8211; Janique Robillard</p>
<p>Director of Photography &#8211; Paulius Kontijevas</p>
<p>2nd Camera/Gaffer &#8211; Jake Lyon</p>
<p>Sound &#8211; Alison Grayson</p>
<p>Animation &#8211; Caitlin Wilbert</p>
<p>Graphics &#8211; Melissa Delzio</p>
<p>Color Correction &#8211; Eric Macey</p>
<p>Make Up/Hair &#8211; Viridiana Cervantes</p>
<p>PA &#8211; Katharina Flemming</p>
<p>Music graciously provided by Marmoset</p>
<p><a href="www.aliciajrosephotography.com">www.aliciajrosephotography.com</a></p>
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		<title>New sponsor for p:ear rec program</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 13:15:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[p:ear&#8217;s recreation program, sponsored for the next three months in honor of Richard Michel Arend! Thank you, Ruthie Wilkins, for your generous gift.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>p:ear&#8217;s recreation program, sponsored for the next three months in honor of Richard Michel Arend! Thank you, Ruthie Wilkins, for your generous gift.</p>
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		<title>p:earblossoms live auction preview!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:16:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Prepare to bid at p:earblossoms, May  4th, 2013! Tickets available here. GRIMM – Walk-On Part!  With this non-speaking background role, fit especially to you, you’ll be the envy of all your Grimm-watching friends, including the three guests who will get to join you and watch from behind the... <p class="more">/////<a href="http://pearmentor.org/pearblossoms-live-auction-preview-2/"> More </a>/////</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Prepare to bid at <a title="p:earblossoms 2013" href="http://pearmentor.org/events/pearblossoms-2013/">p:earblossoms</a>, May  4th, 2013! Tickets available <a href="https://pearmentor.ejoinme.org/pb13tickets">here</a>.</h3>
<h4><b><a href="http://www.nbc.com/grimm/">GRIMM</a> – Walk-On Part! </b></h4>
<p>With this non-speaking background role, fit especially to you, you’ll be the envy of all your Grimm-watching friends, including the three guests who will get to join you and watch from behind the scenes. Guests need to be 10 or older. Any mutually agreeable date from July 2013-April 2014. <b>Donor: Steve Oster, Producer, and GRIMM Cast and Crew</b></p>
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<h4><b> </b><b>Go Local with Celebrity Chef Jason French – for 8!</b></h4>
<p>Celebrity Chef Jason French of <a href="http://www.nedluddpdx.com">Ned Ludd </a>prepares a 12 course, locally sourced dinner for you and 7 guests in your own home &#8211; includes wine and a custom cocktail designed for your dinner! <b>Donor: Jason French, Ned Ludd</b></p>
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<h4><b>Week-long Puerto Vallarta Vacation at <a href="http://www.lindomarresort.com">Lindo Mar Resort</a>!</b></h4>
<p>Nestled onto Conchas Chinas Beach in the exclusive Southern waterfront area of Puerto Vallarta, this 2-bedroom condo in the Lindo Mar Resort is an amazing and romantic vacation destination! Available any mutually agreeable date in 2014. <b>Donor: Dr. Patrick and Angela Sherrard</b></p>
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<h4><b>Two “Anywhere Tickets” on Alaska Air or Horizon Air</b></h4>
<p>With no “black out” dates, these tickets are worth $1,750 each! <b>Donor: Alaska Air</b></p>
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<h4><b></b><b>Cocktail Party for 30 at The Velvet Lounge OR Brunch for 10 at Your House!</b></h4>
<p>Your choice!  Enjoy cocktails and appetizers for 30 in The Velvet Lounge OR choose brunch for 10 in your home prepared by Lisa Schroeder of <a href="http://www.mothersbistro.com">Mother’s Bistro</a>! (Includes mimosas and Bloody Marys!) Velvet Lounge option is Monday – Thursday. <b>Donor: Lisa Schroeder, </b><b><a href="http://www.mothersbistro.com">Mother&#8217;s Bistro &amp; Bar</a> and the Velvet Lounge</b></p>
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<h4><b></b><b>All-inclusive Four-Day Canadian Fishing Adventure for Two: </b><b>July 16 – 19, 2013</b></h4>
<p>Located on Malcolm Island, 6 hours north of Vancouver, BC, <a href="http://www.sundslodge.com/main/">Sund’s Lodge</a> offers top notch fishing (all five species of salmon swim here), world class dining (5 course meals and gourmet wines), and relaxation (hot tubs, sauna, bicycles, sea kayaks, golf practice range, and more)! <b>Donor: Sund&#8217;s Lodge</b></p>
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<h4><b></b><b>Party for 80 at <a href="http://www.acehotel.com/portland/events/cleaners">The Cleaners</a>!</b></h4>
<p>Up to 80 guests will join you at the Cleaners at The Ace Hotel – with hors d’ouevres from <a href="http://www.clydecommon.com">Clyde Common</a> and a standard room upstairs! <b>Donors: The Cleaners, Clyde Common, Ace Hotel</b></p>
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<h4><b></b><b>Weeklong Mendocino Getaway</b></h4>
<p>A beautifully restored farmhouse with gorgeous views, wrap-around deck with hot-tub, modern kitchen, and direct beach access!  Sleeps 9 comfortably! Not available Thanksgiving, Christmas-New Year or Spring Break. <b>Donor: John Briggs, The Cavanaugh House</b></p>
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<h4><b></b><b>Black Prairie Plays at Your Party, Brings Beer…</b></h4>
<p>Impress your friends!  Recently featured on Jay Leno, <a href="http://blog.blackprairie.com">Black Prairie</a> (p:earblossoms&#8217;s amazing &#8220;house&#8221; band) will come to your house and play music for your house party!  And band member, Nate, home-brewer extraordinaire, will bring the beer!  Any mutually agreeable date in 2014. <b>Donor: Black Prairie</b></p>
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<h4><b></b><b>Caprial and John Cook for 8</b></h4>
<p>You and 7 guests will enjoy having c<a href="http://www.caprialandjohnskitchen.com/about/">elebrity chefs Caprial and John </a>prepare food for your next special event in your home! Maybe they&#8217;ll even make their famous <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/basa-basa-portland">Basa Basa</a> wings! <b>Donors: Caprial and John Pence</b></p>
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<h4><b>Five-Day Cannon Beach Retreat</b></h4>
<p>Five days and four nights in a romantic spa-like beach house &#8211; 5-minute walk to the beach or a 5-minute drive to Ecola State Park. Sleeps 6, but only two are encouraged to enjoy this retreat. <b>Donors: Cindy Anderson and Mark Hamilton</b></p>
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<h4><b></b><b>Pizza-making Party at <a href="http://www.tasteunique.com">Taste Unique</a>: </b><b>20 Spots available, $75 per person </b><b>Saturday June 8<sup>th</sup>, 6:30pm</b></h4>
<p>Twenty people can sign up for this!  Join Italian chef Stefania Toscano for this fun, all-inclusive cooking and learning experience at her shop on Division.  Includes beer, wine and an apron to take home! <b>Donor: Stefania Toscano and Taste Unique</b></p>
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<h4><b></b><b>Two Exclusive VIP Tickets to the <a href="http://edgefieldconcerts.com/events/">2013 Edgefield Summer Concert Series</a></b></h4>
<p>See Pink Martini, The Flaming Lips, Tony Bennett, Garrison Keillor, The Steve Miller Band, Spearhead, Steely Dan, and more from the best view on the lawn – includes food and beverages in the VIP tent! <b>Donor: Monqui Presents</b></p>
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		<title>p:ear youth debut films in Project Viewfinder</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:51:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[p:ear youth have been participating in Project Viewfinder through the NW Film Center working on short films about transitioning from homelessness to self-sufficiency. Their work is set to debut Wednesday, May 1st at Whitsell Auditorium at 6pm. The event is free (and look for Pippa&#8217;s... <p class="more">/////<a href="http://pearmentor.org/pear-youth-debut-films-in-project-viewfinder/"> More </a>/////</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>p:ear youth have been participating in <a href="http://www.nwfilm.org/youngfilmmakers/projectviewfinder">Project Viewfinder </a>through the NW Film Center working on short films about transitioning from homelessness to self-sufficiency. Their work is set to debut Wednesday, May 1st at Whitsell Auditorium at 6pm. The event is free (and look for <a title="About" href="http://pearmentor.org/about/">Pippa&#8217;s</a> cameo!)</p>
<p>RSVP for this free event at info@nwfilm.org.</p>
<p>Project Viewfinder <a href="http://projectviewfinder.tumblr.com">Tumblr</a></p>
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		<title>p:ear rec program hits the snow</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:01:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Transition coordinator Nathan and p:ear youth headed up to Mt. Hood to enjoy the end of winter with some cross-country skiing.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Transition coordinator Nathan and p:ear youth headed up to Mt. Hood to enjoy the end of winter with some cross-country skiing.</p>

<a href='http://pearmentor.org/pear-rec-program-hits-the-snow/ahuyvea-on-the-mtn/' title='ahuyvea on the mtn'><img width="211" height="281" src="http://pearmentor.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ahuyvea-on-the-mtn-e1363885186688-211x281.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="ahuyvea on the mtn" /></a>
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		<title>NW Natural sponsors p:ear&#8217;s education program</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:18:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[NW Natural is onboard to support p:ear&#8217;s education program. p:ear&#8217;s education helps youth meet a wide variety of educational goals, everything from working with a mentor on the math section of the GED to filling out the FAFSA for college. Thank you, NW Natural! &#8220;NW... <p class="more">/////<a href="http://pearmentor.org/nw-natural-sponsors-pears-education-program/"> More </a>/////</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.nwnatural.com">NW Natural</a> is onboard to support p:ear&#8217;s education program. p:ear&#8217;s education helps youth meet a wide variety of educational goals, everything from working with a mentor on the math section of the GED to filling out the FAFSA for college. Thank you, NW Natural!</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;NW Natural and its employees have a long history of helping local communities become better places to live, work and learn. Through our philanthropy program, NW Natural seeks to empower organizations that address critical needs in our communities.  We are proud to support p:ear in its efforts to strengthen the lives of homeless and transitional youth.&#8221; Von Summers, NW Natural</p></blockquote>
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		<title>Celebrating 11 years of hope and aspiration at p:ear</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:27:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Most of these kids want nothing more than to have some semblance of normalcy. Kids may call themselves &#8216;street&#8217; to make it sound like they&#8217;re proud, but like any young person, they have hopes and aspirations.&#8221; Beth Burns, Executive Director (read more from Beth, Pippa... <p class="more">/////<a href="http://pearmentor.org/celebrating-11-years-of-hope-and-aspiration-at-pear/"> More </a>/////</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>&#8220;Most of these kids want nothing more than to have some semblance of normalcy. Kids may call themselves &#8216;street&#8217; to make it sound like they&#8217;re proud, but like any young person, they have hopes and aspirations.&#8221; Beth Burns, Executive Director (read more from Beth, Pippa and Joy about p:ear&#8217;s daily work <a href="http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2013/02/pear_marks_11_years_as_the_com.html">here</a> in the <em>Oregonian</em>)</p></blockquote>
<p>Help p:ear celebrate its eleventh year of serving Portland&#8217;s parentless young people by signing up for p:ear core, p:ear&#8217;s monthly giving club! Your regular gift helps p:ear continue to offer <a title="Programs" href="http://pearmentor.org/programs/">Safe Space</a> and meet basic needs for the nearly 45 youth who access p:ear on a daily basis. In addition to joining the club (and getting a free p:ear tattoo!), you&#8217;ll get discounts on tickets to <a title="p:earblossoms 2013" href="http://pearmentor.org/events/pearblossoms-2013/">p:earblossoms</a>,and art purchases at the p:ear gallery. Sign-up OR increase your current gift before March 1st and you&#8217;ll be entered to win a gift card to Clyde Commons!</p>
<p>Make a difference and sign up <a href="https://pearmentor.ejoinme.org/MyPages/DonationPage/tabid/71282/Default.aspx">here</a>.</p>
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		<title>HBO surprises p:ear with a $5,000 gift</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:37:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[HBO called p:ear to be their Portland non-profit partner for a &#8220;Girls&#8221; launch party, and made a $5,000 gift at the event in support of p:ear&#8217;s work. Special thanks to HBO&#8217;s David Castro and Suzanne Baum for selecting p:ear!]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HBO called p:ear to be their Portland non-profit partner for a &#8220;<a href="http://www.hbo.com/girls/index.html">Girls</a>&#8221; launch party, and made a $5,000 gift at the event in support of p:ear&#8217;s work. Special thanks to HBO&#8217;s David Castro and Suzanne Baum for selecting p:ear!</p>
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		<title>p:ear unveils new corporate menu of engagement with Sterling Bank donation</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pictured from left to right: Sarah Moran, Chris DuBose, Chris Antrim, Kim Handsaker, Connia Walker, Peter (p:ear student), Joyce Campbell, Pippa Arend p:ear has at long last unveiled its new corporate engagement menu, replete with opportunities to volunteer (cook lunch for 35-45 homeless youth), sponsor... <p class="more">/////<a href="http://pearmentor.org/pear-unveils-new-corporate-menu-of-engagement-with-sterling-bank-donation/"> More </a>/////</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Pictured from left to right: Sarah Moran, Chris DuBose, Chris Antrim, Kim Handsaker, Connia Walker, Peter (p:ear student), Joyce Campbell, Pippa Arend</em></p>
<p>p:ear has at long last unveiled its new corporate engagement menu, replete with opportunities to volunteer (cook lunch for 35-45 homeless youth), sponsor the ‘safe space’, ‘education’, ‘arts’, ‘recreation’, ‘transition’ or ‘gallery’ programs, empowering employees to facilitate a supply drive, or sponsorship of the signature event, <a title="p:earblossoms 2013" href="http://pearmentor.org/events/pearblossoms-2013/">p:earblossoms.</a></p>
<p>First to latch onto this formal new process is Sterling Bank, who, as they open a new branch in downtown Portland, saw this as an opportunity to not only support their community-engagement mission, but also as a way to or support the transitional and artistic efforts of homeless youth.  This investment in the lives of Portland’s homeless and parentless youth was quickly recognized as important for this downtown business as they realized that they can become engaged with youth on the streets outside their doors, or they can actively support an organization that is creating positive paths for growth for them a few blocks away.</p>
<p>In the words of branch manager, Chris Antrim, “Sterling Bank is dedicated to improving lives and strengthening communities. That’s why we’re thrilled to partner with p:ear. Sterling understands that it takes a village to support our community&#8217;s disadvantaged young people. We are proud to make a stand against poverty, neglect and abuse by supporting p:ear&#8217;s mission to engage with, mentor and educate Portland&#8217;s homeless youth.”</p>
<p>Specifically, Sterling Bank has donated $5,000 to the program -  $2,500 to sponsor a two-month gallery show, and $2,500 to support three months of the ‘transition program’.  Sterling Bank expressed interest in supporting these programs because they both teach a more mature relationship to money.  p:ear’s on-site gallery exhibits the work of p:ear youth, who keep 90% of the proceeds of their art sales.  The ‘transition program’ at p:ear helps youth with the various skills needed to transition from a life on the streets to a healthy adulthood, from learning about resume-writing, self-presentation, bill-paying and check-writing.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thank you again to p:ear&#8217;s 2012 Giving Tree amazing supporters for meeting the need this holiday season! Portland Center Stage CSG Pro NWEA Twentyfour 7 Mud, Sweat and Cheer Holiday Shop (local artisans are donating a percentage of sales to p:ear as well) The Louisa]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you again to p:ear&#8217;s 2012 Giving Tree amazing supporters for meeting the need this holiday season!</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.pcs.org/">Portland Center Stage</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.csgpro.com/">CSG Pro</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.nwea.org/">NWEA</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.twentyfour7.com/">Twentyfour 7</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MudSweatAndCheer">Mud, Sweat and Cheer Holiday Shop</a> (local artisans are donating a percentage of sales to p:ear as well)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thelouisa.com/">The Louisa</a></li>
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