Our team takes pride in community AND service. Congratulations, Alexander Colas, on your appointment as the NAACP Chair of the Freedom Fund and Membership Drive, and for hosting an outstanding event! #buildingtomorrowtoday
This year, I had the profound honor of serving as the Chair of the Freedom Fund for the NAACP Portland Branch. What an unforgettable evening we had—our Membership Drive filled the room with over 730 passionate, dedicated members of our community. Words can’t fully capture the pride I feel in being surrounded by a team that not only cares but shows up, acts, and continues to build on the rich legacy of our Portland branch, a legacy that has stood strong since 1914. This event was a true labor of love, and I am in awe of what we achieved—especially knowing that a 100% volunteer board made this happen. The love, energy, and unity in the room were palpable. Our keynote speaker, Tennessee State Representative Justin Pearson, delivered a message that moved us all. We launched a scholarship fund in honor of the late Mr. Howard Williamson and celebrated several key members of our Portland community for their unwavering legacy of service. If you couldn’t join us, it’s not too late! You can still donate to the scholarship fund and become a member. Let’s keep building this momentum—together, we are shaping the future, and I can’t wait to see you at the next one! Donate here: https://lnkd.in/eC-9usev #NAACP #Portland1120B #Community #Legacy #Membership #Scholarship #FreedomFund COR Disposal & Recycling, Raimore Construction, 1803 Fund, TriMet, City of Portland, Oregon Health & Science University, NAMC Oregon, Adre, Port of Portland, The Oregon Community Foundation, Try Excellence, LLC, Miller Nash LLP, Worksystems, KGW-TV NABVETS PORTLAND, OREGON CHAPTER #0032#0032, Sundt Construction, Travel Portland, Colas Construction, Wood Mechanix, Coalition of Black Men, Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives, Inc. The Collins Foundation, Hoffman Construction Company, Kimberly S. Moreland, Oregon Department of Transportation, Multnomah County Espousal Strategies, LLC Jewish Federations of North America, Workplace Change, LLC, Black Parent Initiative, Word is Bond PDX Try Excellence, LLC, NAACP 1139 B Branch, Heritage Bank NW Portland Public Schools InterWorks Vancouver Ave First Baptist Church