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The Power of Local Giving to Make Global Change
Many of us know of people in dire straits – dealing with death, disease or loss of possessions - who are able to raise funds from friends and strangers through a GoFundMe page. People can crowd fund for unforeseen situations that require large sums of money, often...
Everyday Heroes: Portland couple’s Kenyan school gives young children hope, education
A Portland couple's sacrifice started 10 years ago in the remote Kenyan village of Thika. Today, the community's children and adults have real hope for a better future. “It was like a midlife adventure, it really was,’’ said Anne May. "When we first had the...
Portland-based Ameena Project, serving vulnerable children in Kenya
Listen in as founder's Ian and Anne May sit down with K103fm to discuss the Ameena Project.
Beaverton’s Haley Johnsen headlines Salem benefit concert for Ameena Project
American Idol alumna Haley Johnsen is slated to perform this Friday at Salem’s Broadway Coffeehouse to raise funds for Ameena Project’s Kiang’ombe School in Kenya. Salem favorite Logan Martin is also set to take the stage at the free community concert.“This is a...
Hillsboro EMT Christian Isakson to join professional triathlete Chris Lieto at Ameena Project fundraiser in Beaverton
Christian Isakson, an emergency medical technician in Hillsboro who also competes as an endurance athlete, joins multiple Ironman champion Chris Lieto at Beaverton's Farmington Gardens Nursery on Saturday to raise awareness and funds for Ameena Project. The event,...
Beaverton kids bake and Kenyan kids eat
Yesterday, a shining example of “kids helping kids” was on display just outside of the bustling Beaverton Library. "Well, I love cooking and if it can help some kids too, why not?" said Arco Iris Spanish Immersion fifth-grader Claire Sabbe. Claire and five of her...