Just by driving around, someone can notice some of the needs in our neighborhood, but some of us might be surprised how many people are serving and working hard to provide for those needs. One of my main goals for this blog is to highlight people who are blessing our community and share ... » Learn More about Parkrose Giving Guide for Non-Profits
Youth & Student Stories
Argay Park
Argay Park is a 8.85 acre park in the Argay Terrace neighborhood acquired by the city in 1984. The park has the nicest tennis courts in East Portland which were refinished in 2017 complete with lighting for playing into the night. Nike and the Portland Trail Blazers also refinished the basketball ... » Learn More about Argay Park
Mother, Minister, and Equity-advocate Ashley Brassea Runs for Parkrose School Board
I met with Ashley Brassea and her husband Aaron at their home in Maywood Park where they’ve lived since 2008. They now have four children, two at Prescott Elementary: Cora (2nd grade), Marlowe (kindergarten), Emmie (2), and Desmond (10 months). Here’s a snip of our conversation. Bryan: The first ... » Learn More about Mother, Minister, and Equity-advocate Ashley Brassea Runs for Parkrose School Board
Super Volunteer Alisa Sherman Runs for Parkrose School Board
After rallying with many others in Parkrose to support education funding across Oregon, Alisa Sherman kindly welcomed me to her home in Parkrose Heights where she’s lived since 2012 with her husband Troy. Her children Kai, Noe, and Luka are in 5th, 2nd, and kindergarten at Sacramento Elementary ... » Learn More about Super Volunteer Alisa Sherman Runs for Parkrose School Board
Sara Kirby Seeks School Board Reelection Pt 2
Sara Kirby talked with me about her dreams and goals as a board member of the Parkrose School District. You can read part 1 of our discussion.What do you hope to accomplish if you are reelected? If I get reelected, in the next four years, this next year is going to be a tough one because there's no ... » Learn More about Sara Kirby Seeks School Board Reelection Pt 2
Sara Kirby Seeks School Board Reelection Pt 1
Parkrose School District Board Chair Sara Kirby hopes to continue her service for four more years by being reelected in the May 2019 election. Sara has a unique perspective as someone who used to teach about the environment and climate change in almost every middle school and high school in the ... » Learn More about Sara Kirby Seeks School Board Reelection Pt 1
