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The YWCA of Greater Portland
strives to eliminate racism and
discrimination in all its forms,and
provides growth, education and
leadership opportunities for
women and families.
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YWCA of Greater Portland
Welcomes Eric S. Brown
as Executive Director
“I am inspired by this organization’s history and legacy of support to local women and families. It’s an exciting time for the YWCA of Greater Portland as we look to fine-tune our programs and position ourselves as a leading advocate
for women’s issues and to eliminate racism
and discrimination in all of its forms.”
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As Executive Director, Eric will guide the organization in its mission to empower women and eliminate racism through programs and services focused on women in transition, homeless families, seniors, and health and wellness. Last year, the YWCA of Greater Portland served nearly 36,000 women, children and families in the community.
Eric joins the YWCA with fifteen years of progressive non-profit management credentials, most recently after eight years with the American Red Cross Pacific NW Blood Services Region where he served first as Chief Operating Officer and then as Chief Executive Officer. As CEO of the regional Red Cross blood services operation, Eric directed an organization of 700 employees in supplying life-saving blood products to 83 hospitals through Oregon, Washington, and SW Alaska. Eric holds a masters degree in Public Health (MPH) from Portland State University and also serves as a board member to two local non-profit organizations: Donate Life NW and Hands on Greater Portland.
“Speaking on behalf of our Board of Directors as well as our staff, we are thrilled that Eric has joined us to lead the YWCA. He comes to us with a proven track record of implementing systems, plans and strategies, and brings a warm and genuine personality to our direct service organization. Eric is well equipped to enhance not only how we operate internally, but also how we join other organizations in Portland to serve the populations in need."
"Building on a strong and immediate assessment of where we stand currently, Eric has already begun to collaboratively construct our future vision and the steps by which we will grow the services we offer. We look forward to working with him on achieving these new goals."
-Jennifer Johnson, YWCA Board President 2008-2009
Wednesday November 5th, 2008
6:00pm to 9:00pm
at Al's Garden Center in Sherwood
16920 SW Roy Rogers Rd, Sherwood 97140
Join us November 5th, the night before Al's Evening
of Lights, for a VIP Private Preview of the latest in
Holiday decor.
Support the YWCA and shop by the light of 20 designer
decorated Holiday trees. Select from over 1,000
poinsettias in over 25 varieties.
Enjoy great silent auction packages, hors d'oeuvres
and beverages.
5% of all purchases go to support the YWCA
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