Donor & Special Events

Cascadia Health offers a variety of donor-related events that are wonderful opportunities to engage with Cascadia and other community members who share in our goal to improve the quality of life for all Oregonians.

We invite you to join us for special events, lectures, tours, partner events, networking receptions, donor appreciation engagements, the annual Gala, HEART giving circle reception, and other donor recognition events.

Sponsorship

Our Annual Partners Program is a great way to support Cascadia Health, allowing business partners to make an annual gift in any of the levels listed below to support our fundraising and engagement efforts. This is a wonderful opportunity to receive special recognition at Cascadia’s annual events in 2023 and create visibility for your business or organization throughout Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties.

Past Events

Culture of Caring Gala 2023

October 12, 2023

Join us virtually for our 2023 Culture of Caring Gala on Thursday, October 12 at 6:00 p.m. to envision a world where whole health care – integrated mental health, addiction services, primary care, and housing – is possible for everyone.

We’re gathering online for a powerful evening focused on Cascadia Health’s lifesaving, frontline services. Come celebrate our Culture of Caring honorees and enjoy the music of Gabriel Kahane.
Join us to support community members who are experiencing mental health challenges, addiction, trauma, poverty, housing instability, and homelessness.

heart 2023

May 8-12, 2023

You’re invited to a week-long celebration illuminating the intersection of women, mental health, and art!

HEART explores challenges unique to women in our community while working to reduce the stigma of mental illness and celebrating stories of hope and resilience.

Join an art class, participate in a writing workshop, listen to an exclusive interview, tune-in to our storytelling panel, or join us for movie night, and much more! All events are FREE! Explore this page to learn about and register for the creative, informative, and healing slate of activities we’ve prepared for you this year.

Culture of Caring Gala 2022

October 20, 2022, with special KGW broadcast on October 27, 2022

We joined virtually for our 2022 Culture of Caring Gala to imagine a world where whole health care—integrated mental health and addiction services, primary care, and housing—is possible for everyone. Presented by Comcast Business.

The online event was a powerful evening where we joined together to learn how Cascadia Health (formerly Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare) is delivering the frontline services to help people live longer and healthier lives.

We also celebrated the 2022 Culture of Caring Award winners for the Health & Housing Award and the Civic Engagement Award (read about them here).

Watch the recorded gala here.

heart 2022

May 2022

Our month-long May event celebrated the intersection of whole health, women, and art.

LUNAFEST Film Festival: Cascadia’s Women’s Day Celebration

March 8, 2022

LUNAFEST® champions women filmmakers and brings people together in their communities.

LUNAFEST features a program of short films that empower and inspire. This year’s stories were told from a variety of perspectives that champion women and gender-nonconforming individuals, highlighting their aspirations, accomplishments, resilience, strength, and connection. Cascadia is committed to creating a whole community where equity and inclusion are essential. By offering the community an experience like LUNAFEST, we hope to continue to engage connections and conversation through art.

The Wisdom of Trauma

January 27, 2022

Explore the interconnected epidemics of anxiety, chronic illness, and substance abuse with Dr. Gabor Mate. Guided discussion after the film.

Coffee With Bob

November 5-19, 2021

A virtual art show featuring the artwork of Bob Volke. Twelve of Bob’s art pieces were featured online and in a gallery space in Garlington Place. For sale were prints of Bob’s work.

October 14, 2021

“Creating a Whole Community,” presented by the Heatherington Foundation for Innovation and Education in Health Care, Cascadia’s Culture of Caring Gala celebrated our work in the community, highlighting the impacts of community support for individuals experiencing mental health challenges, addiction disorders, poverty, trauma, and homelessness. This year’s virtual Gala included performances by Storm Large, and honoring Jeremy Okai Davis and Erika Preuitt with our Culture of Caring awards. Watch the 2021 Gala here.

May 1 – May 31, 2021

Cascadia’s annual HEART event illuminates the intersection of art and mental health with a focus on women. This annual event brings together a network of supporters, artists, and storytellers who are committed to reducing the stigma of mental health by supporting activities that promote health, healing, and hope.

This year’s month-long virtual art gallery featured music, comedy, film, dance, and sculpture. Thank you to all our HEART artists and participants!

Thank you to our sponsors: CareOregon, Key Bank, Jani-King of Portland, Kaiser Permanente, Verizon, USI, Genoa Healthcare, Survey Monkey

October 8, 2020

Our Culture of Caring Virtual Gala 2020 — in support of whole health care and affordable housing — was broadcast live online. Hundreds of Oregonians tuned in to celebrate the impact of rising together to create a culture of caring that breaks down barriers for people experiencing mental health challenges, addiction disorders, poverty, trauma, and homelessness.

Bob, Reinvented

November 9, 2019

A special Give!Guide event celebrating the art and life of Bob Volke. Community members, family and friends enjoyed an opportunity to purchase art by Bob Volke.

Bob’s challenge with mental illness provided a road to reinventing himself as an artist. Check out the entire photo album here.

heart

October 24, 2019

whole health. women. art.

Over 100 women gathered at Urban Studios to celebrate whole health, women, and art. Check out the entire photo album here.

Learn more about how you can become part of the heart Giving Circle.

Transformation Gala 2019

April 4, 2019

Community members came together at Peter Corvallis Productions Warehouse in support of life-changing whole health care and housing services at our 2019 Gala. Featuring cocktail reception and dinner, music and art, special appeal and A Culture of Caring Awards presentation.

Garlington Ribbon-Cutting

September 21, 2018

The Garlington Campaign Celebration & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was at the Garlington Health Center.

You can read about the event in our press release.

Art At Garlington Unveiled

May 30, 2018

An unveiling of the art murals for the new Garlington Health Center featured works by artists Arvie Smith, Jeremy Okai Davis, Hilary Pfeifer. Hosted by Stoel Rives in downtown Portland.

A Culture of Caring 2018 Gala

April 5, 2018

A Culture of Caring, an annual benefit for Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare supporting whole health care and affordable housing solutions in Portland, was held at Peter Corvallis Productions Warehouse in Portland.

Aurora Chorus Outreach Ensemble, Metropolitan Youth Symphony and other performances.

Catering by Art of Catering. Thank you to Apolloni Vineyards & Fort George Brewery.

Kellie VavRosky – Chair
Cupid Alexander – MC

Beth Barker
Jon Betlinski
Becca Biggs
Mary Bradshaw
Meghan Caughey
Deniz Tasdemir Conger
Kristen Connor
Chris D’Arcy
Jeffrey Eisen
Joni Hartmann
Janice Jacobs
Joan Jasper
Maggie Jonsson
Teri Karren-Keith
Angela Kremer
Chiki Nussbaumer
Bobbie Regan
Sabina Trnjanin
Derald Walker
Sandra Wilborn
Alexandra Young

Beneficial State Bank
Bullard Law
Cambia Health Solutions
CareOregon
Colas Construction
Deniz & Austin Conger
Derald Walker & Chuck Weisser
Durham & Bates Insurance
Eames Consulting
Health Share of Oregon
Heritage Bank NW
Housing Development Center
Janice Jacobs
Jeffrey Eisen & Mark Bruns
Kaiser Permanente
Kellie & Tracy VavRosky
KeyBank
Legacy Health Services
Maggie & Scott Jonsson
Metro
Moss Adams
NOAH
Dr. Paul Giger
Pacific Office Automation
Problem Gambling Solutions
Providence Health & Services
Radler White Parks & Alexander
Scott Edwards Architecture
Stoel Rives LLP
USI
Volunteers of America
Wells Fargo Bank
Wyse Real Estate

heart 2018

February 7, 2018

heart generates awareness of our shared goal to improve access to mental health care for all women while creating a circle of artists, storytellers, and supporters addressing issues of health, healing, and hope as they impact women’s lives.

2017 Gala: Bridging a Culture of Caring

April 6, 2017

Our 2017 Gala featured an incredible circle of Portland community members, supporters, volunteers, caregivers, artists and musicians who collectively Bridge a Culture of Caring throughout Portland. Thank you for creating a remarkable evening in support of mental health care, wellness and affordable housing for all!