by Gresham Ford | Jun 8, 2017 | Non-Profit Support Opportunities
It is almost officially Summer Time and let the fun begin! First, put Gresham Sunday Parkway on your calendar for Father’s Day from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Each time I talk to the organizers (Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce) about this NEW event, someone else has...
by Gresham Ford | May 10, 2017 | Non-Profit Support Opportunities
Sometimes it is best to leave things to the Amateurs…… maybe they just try harder or maybe they are a little more persistent. This past week we were grateful to attend a luncheon to honor SnowCap Community Charities 50th Anniversary. Fifty years ago a caring...
by Gresham Ford | Apr 27, 2017 | Non-Profit Support Opportunities
A little of this, a little of that makes the world go round, don’t you think? Well, here in East County, it seems there is an endless array of wonderful “this’n that’s” to fill our days. And most, if not all, are created not only for fun and enjoyment, but for the...
by Gresham Ford | Apr 18, 2017 | Non-Profit Support Opportunities
Back in the day it was common to borrow a cup a sugar from your neighbor to complete a meal in process or a cake that needed to be baked. Times have changed. We have drive- thrus and even drive up delivery for groceries that we have pre-selected online. So, no...
by Gresham Ford | Mar 27, 2017 | Non-Profit Support Opportunities
As the warmer weather and longer days bring a bounty of color and life, it’s also a time our local community kicks into gear with a vast array of awesome things to do. For instance; McMenamins presents, Edgefield History Night, sponsored by Troutdale Historical...
by Gresham Ford | Mar 17, 2017 | Non-Profit Support Opportunities
As Spring and Spring Break approach…and time nor budget allows for an extravagant vacation to some sunny beach…take heart there are many great local opportunities. The local bowling alley – they, like all businesses, were impacted by the severe storms this winter –...
by Gresham Ford | Feb 23, 2017 | Non-Profit Support Opportunities
It’s finally here! Season tickets are now available for the 2017 Gresham GreyWolves season! They have reduced ticket prices this year by 20-30% from last year, and added more benefits for their season ticket partners. The 2017 GreyWolves season is set to begin...
by Gresham Ford | Feb 12, 2017 | Non-Profit Support Opportunities
The Legend of St Valentine St Valentine’s Day history goes back to Roman times. The emperor Claudius II was a student of human nature and way back in AD 287 he calculated that single men made braver soldiers than married men. Therefore, as Claudius had...
by Gresham Ford | Jan 25, 2017 | Non-Profit Support Opportunities
Every year, the Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center conducts a polling of the local business community for nominations for outstanding service exhibited throughout the year. This year, the Gresham Rotary joined in with some categories as well. To...
by Gresham Ford | Jan 4, 2017 | Non-Profit Support Opportunities
We have experienced some frightful weather this winter season! And while this may cause some of us inconvenience, those that struggle to make ends meet through this time of year have even more challenges as icy roads make it impossible to get to work, schools close...
