Amanda Fritz to Speak at Awards Dinner

PortlandOnline.com
In the search for a speaker this year, we hoped to find a name people might know. A name people would be interested in hearing.

We decided to approach Portland City Commissioner Amanda Fritz.

Mrs. Fritz, who is also a nurse and a mother, was the first person to qualify for the city's public financing program (which allows an individuals without wealthy private funding sources to get a certain amount of public funding to campaign for office). Not only did she qualify, but she proceeded to win election in 2008.

Since that time, Fritz has been a vocal advocate on the council for under-served neighborhoods in Portland.

Amanda toured PACS in 2008, before she was elected to the city council. She was fascinated by the shopping model our food pantry uses, providing more choice and personal empowerment to people receiving food. She even blogged about it, writing, "The best idea there ever was? You have to admit, it's good. Send me your suggestion for one that thrills you."

Commissioner Fritz has remained engaged here at PACS as a donor and a frequent attender of our annual dinner.

We decided it was time to ask her to share her unique perspective on human need in the Portland area. We are thrilled that she has said yes.

Mrs. Fritz has assured us, despite being locked in a tough campaign battle with a challenger to her council seat, that she will not turn her speech into a political rally--that she will stay focused on the issues at hand, as related to the kinds of community needs PACS is seeking to meet.

We greatly look forward to hearing her address, and we hope you will join us.

The event also features a silent auction, a gourmet meal, and an awards presentation. Reservations are $50 per person and sponsorships start at $500. Last year's event raised over $86,000 to help needy families.

For more information on the event, check out the info sheet.

Note: PACS does not endorse any specific candidate in this race, or any other race for public office in our region or country. While we do not take sides in political races, we gladly work with individuals who hold public office when possible, in better meeting community needs, and will continue to do so.

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