Thank you for being our greatest partner when it comes to volunteers.  Don’t know what we would do without you!

You’re going to love this man’s energy and his heart. I mean, just look at that face! It says it all. And Yes, that’s actually a picture someone took from the audience as he was performing live.

Here’s a link to his facebook https://www.facebook.com/demondrivingbluesband/

E. D. Mondaine’s 4th Album is soon to be released, and we have the pleasure of hearing two of them tomorrow!  for more info on him, go to edmondaine.com.

Here’s a link to where you can hear her sing on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=40&v=4F1F_qvYPQc

We couldn’t do this without you!  Thank you for your help.

Thank you for helping to feed many this Thanksgiving.

Linda and Fino, thank you so much for your faithful partnership in making this event happen!  We appreciate you.

The Proper Community Thanksgiving Feast-ival is looking for 3 chefs to to help oversee the preparing and cooking from 4PM Wednesday November 22nd, to 2am Thursday November 23rd. You’ll have about 40 volunteers to help oversee during this time so you’ll have plenty of help. We do have 2 chefs that oversee this event that you’ll be assisting, but they need your leadership, expertise and experience to do this.

If I’m speaking to you, email me immediately at [email protected]

Here’s what I sent for your reading pleasure.  Thank you Mackenzie Doyle for writing it!

17th ANNUAL FREE COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER IN NORTH PORTLAND

PROPER organization partners with Po’Shines Café De La Soul in hopes to feed 1,000 people in it’s 17th year

PORTLAND, Or. – On Thursday, November 23rd, the 17th annual Thanksgiving Feast-ival will take place in the Kenton neighborhood from 12-4pm at Celebration Tabernacle Church.  The event offers a free full thanksgiving dinner as well as music, entertainment and kids’ activities.  The meal also includes vegetarian options and is held in a wheelchair accessible space. 

The Thanksgiving Feast-ival is a result of a successful collaboration of a number of north Portland businesses, spearheaded by the PROPER organization.  For the past 16 years, PROPER has gathered the help of neighbors, community restaurants, local grocery stores and vendors, and neighborhood organizations to create one the longest running Thanksgiving dinners. 

For the past 10 years, Po’Shines Cafe De La Soul has been responsible for cooking the Thanksgiving meal.  Chef James Bradley and his crew, with the help of eager community volunteers, cherish the annual event. 

“We jump at opportunities like this,” says Bradley, “The more we can get people working together, talking together…and even eating together, the stronger we are as a community. The PROPER Thanksgiving Feed is a great example of how to build community.”

This year PROPER hopes to feed over 1,000 people.  They are still accepting food donations as well as people hoping to volunteer.  PROPER also has a GoFundMe account set up for financial contributions. 

The dinner will be held from 12-4pm on Thanksgiving day at 8131 N. Denver Ave.  For more information visit properusa.org.