A Personal Letter from...
Potluck in the Park's Board Chair, Peggy Reuler:

On behalf of those we serve, I want to send each of you a "thank you" for supporting Potluck in the Park this past year. Although Dec. 14th and 21st were extremely cold, the volunteers arrived to serve hot food, distribute blankets, and provide a sense of community for 200 plus guests. Although the weather wasn't much better by Christmas, we served 815 at our annual Christmas dinner at the YWCA Downtown Center.

These cold days and nights cause us to appreciate what we have and to think about those less fortunate, struggling with hunger and homelessness. Our numbers have increased this year, serving 400-600 guests most weeks. With the downturn in the economy, we expect these numbers to increase, impacting many individuals and families who are experiencing great need for the first time.

To help us fulfill our mission, our major fundraiser of the year, an all-star concert featuring Tom Grant and friends, occurred on Sun., Dec. 7th at The Acadian Ballroom. Winter Warm 2 was Tom's second annual fundraiser for us, and we are grateful to him and to all the performers who made this night so special. Ronda and Eric Barton of the Acadian Ballroom provided an intimate and inviting venue with food that was superb. Those who bought our VIP tickets were treated to a special reception. Steven Talbot, President, Talbot Benefit auctions, conducted a profitable mini-auction.

I want to thank everyone who helped to make this concert a success. Some of you are new to Potluck in the Park, and we hope that you find us worthy of your ongoing support.

We are so grateful that Tom has offered to do a third annual concert next year, and the Acadian Ballroom has been offered to us again as well. We will be contacting you next year to ask you to help us sell even more tickets and to become and/or recruit sponsors.

At this time, perhaps now more than ever, we need your support. Please consider Potluck in the Park for an end of the year donation.

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If you would rather write a check, please send it to P.O. Box 12443, Portland, OR 97212. Gifts in any amount are welcome, and a donation made in the name of a friend or relative is a special gift.

You can also benefit Potluck by purchasing a concert by Tom Grant! See details below.