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Where:
Sentinel Hotel | Downtown Portland

When:
May 17, 2025 | 6:00pm

Join us in celebrating Boys & Girls Aid’s landmark 140th Anniversary at the Foster Love Gala, our premier fundraising event of the year. Experience an unforgettable evening featuring dinner, dancing, and exciting auction opportunities, all while helping to transform the lives of children in foster care. Your attendance and participation helps ensure that Boys & Girls Aid can continue building a brighter future for Oregon's children for generations to come.

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The Irene H. Gerlinger Award for Philanthropy & Community Service recognizes the outstanding contributions members throughout our community make to embrace the true meaning of philanthropy and leadership.

140th Anniversary Year Honorees

Dr. Suzan Huntington

In recognition of her years of tireless advocacy work to ensure the most vulnerable youth in our communities are connected with a loving family of their own, through her role as Boys & Girls Aid’s first woman CEO and her lived experience as a child adopted from foster care.

In recognition of their 15 years of unwavering – and unmatched – dedication to and advocacy for Boys & Girls Aid’s programs and services. An adoptive family formed through Boys & Girls Aid’s Infant Adoption Program, Fergal, Caprice, and Maisie’s lasting impact is reflected in their commitment to ensuring more children and adults are able to build their forever families, as they did.

The Neely-Donoher Family

Raaga Mandala

In recognition of her dedication to solving for homelessness in her local community. Raaga’s advocacy began when she was 10 years old and named “Oregon’s Kid Governor” based on her project, “Transitioning the Homeless to Permanent Housing,” and continues today through her volunteerism at Boys & Girls Aid and our Safe Place shelter.

U.S. Bank

In recognition of their dedication to Oregon communities through volunteerism, inclusivity efforts, charitable funding, and community engagement, including their ongoing support of Boys & Girls Aid’s mission as a philanthropic partner.

OCF Joseph E. Weston Public Foundation

In recognition of its extraordinary contributions to our community. Since its founding in 1991, the OCF Joseph E. Weston Public Foundation has awarded more than $200 million in grants to more than 500 nonprofit organizations, benefiting thousands of Oregonians including the youth and families served by Boys & Girls Aid.

Founded in 1885, Boys & Girls Aid has played a significant role in Oregon’s history, creating families and making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children for 140 years. Through times of abundance and hardship, war and peace, turbulence and stability, our programs have remained a steadfast pillar of hope for generations of children and families.

In 2025, our work has never been more critical. Right now, there are more than 5,000 children navigating Oregon’s foster care system without connection to a permanent family. Boys & Girls Aid is committed to connecting these children with stable families who will offer a lifetime of security, guidance, support, and love.

By attending the Foster Love Gala, you are playing a vital role in supporting our efforts to ensure every child in foster care grows up in a family of their own.

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Sponsor our 140th Anniversary Celebration!

Sponsorships are still available for the Foster Love Gala, with various sponsorship levels to fit every goal and budget.

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Donate an auction item!

We are currently accepting donations for the Foster Love Gala and invite you to show your support by contributing to our silent and/or live auctions. Your in-kind donation will allow us to increase the funds raised in support of children who need it most.

All donations are tax deductible

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Questions? Please contact Angie Fenske at afenske@boysandgirlsaid.org or (503) 542-2305