Cascade AIDS Project
AIDS Walk Portland 2013

 

 

The 27th annual AIDS Walk took place Sunday, September 22nd. More than 10,000 people descended upon Pioneer Courthouse Square, raising money to support CAP and walk 2.4 miles through downtown, Old Town, and the Pearl District. Emcees Bolivia Carmichaels, Poison Waters, and Stacy Lynn introduced speakers from Chevron; the CAP Board Chair Charles Washington; Congresswoman Bonamici; and long-term AIDS survivor, Maurice Evans, who shared his empowering personal story. Later, bands Bloco Alegria and the Rose City Gay Freedom Band provided powerful beats to keep the walk lively. 


The rain held off until the Walk ended, leaving participants dry and inspired by the connections and stories told throughout the day. Fundraising efforts were led by The Wild Wild Kingdom, a team dressed as animals, who raised over $52,000. The individual fundraising category was led by 13-year-old Alazar Manning, who brought in over $10,000. CC Slaughters and Fox 'n Hound hosted after-parties.

 

AIDS Walk Portland has raised nearly 390,000 so far this year. Donations are still being accepted through www.AIDSwalkPortland.org


Check out the news coverage from the day here

 

Thank you everyone who helped make AIDS Walk 2013 a success!  

 

 

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Mary Marshall Named Interim Executive Director
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Designer Brunch Benefits CAP

  

 

 

Do you enjoy amazing clothes, champagne, and brunch? Come to "Designer Brunch" at Urban550, which will feature Project Runway designers Michelle Lesniak, Michael Costello, and Josh Christensen on October 12th! A raffle of one-of-a-kind fashions, and all proceeds will benefit CAP!
 
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CAP Earns Top Honors from Oregon Business Magazine and Charity Navigator

 

Oregon Business ranked CAP as the 11th best large nonprofit to work for in Oregon -- a big jump from last year's ranking at number 20. In 2013, nearly 5,000 employees from 159 organizations throughout the state participated in the project. Oregon Business, along with DHM Research and the Nonprofit Association of Oregon, developed the survey and compile the results, which are listed here

 

Also, Charity Navigator awarded CAP its top rating of four stars for the third year in a row. Only 11% of the organizations Charity Navigator analyzes have achieved such an honor. The organization calls such a rating "exceptional" and notes that it shows CAP "adheres to good governance and other best practices that minimize the chance of unethical activities and consistently executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way." For more information, see the Charity Navigator's entry here.

 

Way to go CAP!

Mary Marshall Named Interim Executive Director 

 

On September 27, CAP's Board of Directors named Mary Marshall as Interim Executive Director. Marshall is an 8-year veteran of CAP. She has served in multiple leadership roles with the organization during her tenure and will continue to act as Director of Finance and Operations.

 

"The board and I have great confidence in Mary Marshall and the talented team of CAP directors and staff," said Charles Washington, President, CAP Board of Directors. "The organization and its dedicated staff continue to operate successfully to provide critically needed services to HIV-positive members of our community. Likewise, CAP's commitment to the ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS through education and outreach has never been stronger as we expand our reach and deepen our impact."

 

Marshall replaces Glen Gilbert, who stepped down from CAP on September 27 for personal reasons. Details on CAP's search for a new Executive Director will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

"I feel fortunate to work at such a dynamic organization, one that's led by a strong board and

executive team," said Marshall. "With the support of CAP's seasoned staff and our generous

donor community, we will continue serving as a leader and resource for the community for

years to come."