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September 4, 2008 - Medical Teams International responds to India’s flooding

Medical Teams International: Last month’s burst dam triggers the worst flooding in Bihar in 50 years (PORTLAND, ORE.—Sept. 3, 2008)  Severe flooding has forced nearly 3 million people from their homes in India, including 500,000 still waiting to be rescued.  Medical Teams International is working with partners on the ground […]


September 3, 2008 - Local artist show their heart in charity event

Art for Change: First annual fundraiser event for Pocket Change, Inc. GIVE. GAIN. GROW. A collaborative exhibition between the artist and Pocket Change, Inc. The artist gives their artwork for a cause and  gains recognition at the gallery fundraiser that supports  Pocket Change. With the funds raised Pocket Change will  […]


September 2, 2008 - Women Helping Women Luncheon

Shared Hope International is hosting a Women helping Women luncheon September 4, 2008, 11:30AM-1:00PM, The Red Lion at Jantzen Beach, Portland, OR.   Shared Hope International exists to rescue and restore women and children in crisis. We are leaders in a worldwide effort to prevent and eradicate sex trafficking and […]


August 27, 2008 - City Fest deemed a big success

PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug 24 /Christian Newswire/ — Global evangelist Luis Palau has brought the Good News to more than 8 million people since his festival format of outreach made its debut 9 years ago in his hometown of Portland, Oregon. This past weekend, more than 185,000 attendees came to Portland’s […]


August 26, 2008 - Medical Teams International sends medicines to Georgia

As tens of thousands flee the violence, need for medicines and care escalates (PORTLAND, ORE.—Aug. 18, 2008)  Medical Teams International is preparing more than $100,000 in medical supplies to airship to families caught in the conflict between Russia and the former soviet republic of Georgia. The antibiotics, pain relievers and […]


August 25, 2008 - Oregon author to give DNC convention benediction

Tonight, local Oregon author, Don Miller will be giving the closing benediction prayer at tonight’s Democratic Convention in Denver following the Michelle Obama speech.   Some of Miller’s books include; Prayer and the Art of Volkswagen Maintenance, Searching For God Knows What, To Own A Dragon, and his most famous work […]


August 22, 2008 - City Fest: Preparation and performance

In preparation of this weekend’s much anticipated City Fest, Oregon Faith Report asked the Luis Palau Association a few questions. Q: Once City Fest has concluded what goals do you hope your event will help accomplish? A: For the first time, the Season of Service component of a Luis Palau […]


August 21, 2008 - Ukranian choir makes special Oregon visit

The Music Mission Kiev Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will be performing classical masterpieces at Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 SW Borland Rd, Tualatin, on September 16 at 7:00 p.m.  This is the only Oregon stop for these160 professional musicians from Kiev, Ukraine.  Tickets are on sale now for $10 for […]


August 20, 2008 - Project Walk Across Oregon: Change Child Abuse Laws

Month-long Walk Event to Raise Awareness and Funds for Wintre’s Wishes Foundation and Goals to Eliminate Child Sexual Abuse in Oregon PORTLAND, Ore.–Join or support Project Walk Across Oregon, beginning Monday, September 1 in Ashland and ending Sunday, September 28 in Portland. Project Walk Across Oregon is raising awareness and […]


August 19, 2008 - Rain moves City Fest Press Conference

We know that the much heralded Portland City Fest has arrived to the level of the Portland Rose Parade because it now has to deal with rain.  Today, the threat of rain moved the City Fest advanced press conference from Waterfront Park to the more weather safe Portland Hilton Hotel.   […]