March 5th, 2010
Sometimes you have to go away in order to be present to your true self. Last weekend we took our Act Six scholars to Mt. Hood for a retreat. It would not be exaggerating to say that this was the best weekend we’ve had in years…
Powerful students told their powerful stories.
February 22nd, 2010
The reason our retention rate is so high within the Act Six Leadership and Scholarship Initiative is because we are incredibly intentional about building a family within each cadre (portland.actsix.org). Each school we work with selects a “cadre.” of ten students. The next seven months is intense as we train the individuals with the hope of building a collaborative and unified mindset among the group.
We head out for our mountain retreat February 26-28
Where: Mt. Hood
Who: All PLF staff and our 21 new scholars
Why: We are better together…and this weekend is designed to forge ten individuals into one family.
February 22nd, 2010
You can only teach what you see -Stanley Hauerwas
This last week, I have spent an inordinate amount of time observing the young leaders in our network.
Two things are true:
1. I am absolutely convinced that this generation of young people has an incredible amount of skill, potential, and opportunity in front of them. To be in a position of developing these young people is a deep honor. We do not take it for granted.
2. As powerful as this generation is, I am deeply concerned at the depth of sorrow I am observing. More than ever, these young people are desperate to be loved. Love comes in many different forms, but if you are a professional willing to mentor a young person…let us know. We are looking for adults who are willing to love with no strings attached. Email us if you’re interested!
February 12th, 2010
On Saturday, February 13th, from 8:00-10:30am, Paul Young will be speaking at Willamette Christian Church. We want you to come because we want you to hear how “The Shack” has brought hope to millions…and helped launch the newly formed Young Family Foundation.
At 9:30, Portland Leadership Foundation is excited to announce our new partnership with the Young’s that has city-changing potential. The thing is…we want you involved!
When: February 13, 2010
Where: Willamette Christian Church
Time: 8:00-10:30am
February 8th, 2010
Beginning February 8th, Portland Leadership Foundation will be opening a Southeast Portland office on Warner Pacific College’s Mt. Tabor campus. The Southeast branch office will be located at the east end of the first floor of A. F. Gray Hall. The Foundation will continue to operate the North/Northeast Portland office at their North Russell Street location.
PLF will strategically engage with Warner Pacific College in a consulting role as the institution further develops its urban identity and implements its strategic plan. We are excited to partner with Warner in this new initiative.
February 5th, 2010
The United Demonstration Project is much more than a meeting. Yes, we meet every two weeks corporately, but at any given time, adults and students are meeting in different locations all over this city. We mentor kids in three different venues: one-on-one, small group meetings, and our Sunday Family Meetings.
Our next Family Meeting is this Sunday night, February 14th from 6:30-8:00pm. Maurice Cowley–our friend, an incredible husband, father and Young Life Associate Area Director extraordinaire will be sharing…
We just wanted you to know.
February 1st, 2010
Portland Leadership foundation exists to strengthen and develop leadership for the spiritual and social renewal of Portland, Oregon. This plays out in many different ways, but one of our most important expressions is Act Six training.
Every Monday night, we gather 21 of the city’s finest adolescent leaders who meet in the board room at Warner Pacific College. We discuss topics such as: racism, time management, money management, manners, strength identification, etc.
We make a huge investment in training. This is what we do…
January 28th, 2010
We are excited to announce that Portland Leadership Foundation and Young Family Foundation are partnering together to bring a fresh vision to the city. Paul Young, author of “The Shack,” will be speaking at Willamette Christian Church on February 13th. PLF President, Anthony Jordan, will be MC’ing the event…and we are excited to make some announcements about what is to come. Come hear Paul share! Come hear about a new vision for our city!
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January 25th, 2010
I am convinced that our soul is an ecosystem. We are greatly affected by what we eat, listen-to, watch, and do. This makes our theology and philosophy of work an incredibly important part of our life. Last week, at our MLK Jr. day rally, Pastor Mark Strong, our keynote speaker, said it best, “Service, when viewed as an organizing principle for life, transforms both the servant and the world.” At PLF, our work is to serve the city and love the poor. The more I serve the city, the larger my heart grows for it. Sure, we give scholarships…sure, we host collaboratives…but we also partner with folks who notice the little things. Don and Kay Parr love our city too. For the last six years, they’ve put coats on kids (see below).
What do you do?
January 21st, 2010
In the midst of segregation, and in response to polarizing violence, Martin Luther King Jr. highlighted non-violent resistance as a creative third response. In an era where people are often identified by the left or the right, we believe the answer usually resides in a third way. Check back often to hear how this plays out on a daily basis in the city of Portland!
Young Family Foundation and PLF Partner–let Paul tell the story!
One cannot look deeply into the city of Portland and not become more aware of the systems that effect people under-represented in our community. Through collaboration with like-minded organizations and individuals, Portland Leadership Foundation exists to bring renewal to the city. We don't work alone, so join us!
