GALA IMPACT
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026
PORTLAND ART MUSEUM • 1119 SW PARK AVENUE
PLATINUM
SPONSOR
THANK YOU SPONSORS
SUPPORTING OUR MISSION
SILVER SPONSOR
CareOregon
BRONZE SPONSORS
Amazon
J. Thayer Company
OnPoint
Shed Rain
The Standard
PATRON SPONSORS
Central City Concern
Columbia Sportswear
Convergint
D.A. Davidson
Home Forward
William Howe III & Joy Bottinelli Legacy
Kaiser Permanente
NW Natural PayCom
Terry & Doug Slead
Walsh Construction
WINE SPONSORS
PRESENTING SUPPORTING
In Portland, long before there were formal programs or public investments, there were neighbors who saw suffering up close and chose to act. Volunteers. Faith communities. Ordinary people. Citizens who refused to walk past someone in need. They opened their doors, served meals, offered beds, and built something out of compassion and urgency.
Our own story is part of that legacy. What started as a small, volunteer-driven response grew because people kept showing up. One act of care became many. One shelter became a network of support. And over time, that grassroots effort helped shape the broader system we know today.
But here’s the truth: even as that system has grown, it has never replaced the role of community. It has always depended on it.
And now, at a time when public support is uncertain and, in some cases, eroding, that truth matters more than ever. Because if history tells us anything, it’s this: when systems falter, community steps forward.
So tonight isn’t just about celebrating what exists—it’s about reaffirming what makes it possible. Your generosity. Your belief. Your willingness to be part of something bigger than any one organization. Thank you for showing up. And thank you for continuing a tradition that has always been at the heart of this work: neighbors helping neighbors, and a community that refuses to turn away.
FROM SHELTER TO HOUSED!
A MESSAGE FROM TONY BERNAL
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
3 PRIZES 3 TRAVEL OPTIONS $100 PER TICKET RAFFLE:
1. Alaska Airlines for 2 | $3,500 value
• Two (2) main cabin round trip tickets (North/Central America and Hawai‘i) on Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines
• Valid for 12 months
2. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Vacation YOUR Choice | $4,500 VALUE
• Choose your destination:
- Bend, OR - Maui, HI
- Orlando, FL - San Diego, CA
• Up to 1 week based on destination, # of days, availability
• Valid for 12 months
3. River & Lake Getaways | $5,500 VALUE
• 3-night stay for 4 guests; Welches home on the Salmon River; unavailable holiday weekends after Labor Day.
• 4-night stay for up to 14 guests; Detroit Lake House; unavailable holiday weekends from Memorial Day - Labor Day; welcome charcuterie gift +
• Mountain Hardware Snoskiwoski 40 Pack
• Available for 12 months
Donated by: Alaska Airlines | Hawaiian Airlines, Columbia Sportswear, Jim and Cami Walker, John and Patsy Janeba, Adam & Melissa
Snyder
THE MYSTERY BAG
DO YOU FEEL LUCKY?
How it works
• Every Mystery Bag is valued at $125 to $325!
• Every Mystery Bag includes a bottle of Oregon wine AND a Shed Rain umbrella!
• Every Mystery Bag includes gift cards and items from these generous local businesses:
• Barre3
• Chosen Family Wine
• Columbia Sportswear
• Fire on the Mountain
• Fogo De Chao
• Firelight Yoga
• Furioso Vineyards
• Good Coffee
• Marigold Coffee
• Pastini
• Pendleton Whisky
• ¿Por que No?
• Safeway
• Spella Coffee
• Stumptown Coffee
• Stoller Family Estate
• Tacovore
• Verdun Chocolates
• Voodoo Doughnuts
• Westward Whiskey
APPEAL:
MAKE YOUR IMPACT TONIGHT!
Your generosity tonight makes an IMPACT on lives today! A gift to Transition Projects supports the work to help those struggling to escape the streets and secure permanent housing. Join our community of champions to truly make a difference in the lives of people on their journey from homelessness to permanent housing. You have the opportunity to give generously at these levels: THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY
• $25,000 Your gift can pay for 2,500 hot, nutritious dinners served each night in shelters.
• $10,000 Your gift can cover the cost of 100 Move-In Kits making a new apartment a home for 100 people.
• $5,000 Your gift can help stabilize a household on the verge of homelessness preventing eviction.
• $2,500 Your gift can support moving a single person from the streets into permanent housing.
• $1,000 Your gift can mobilize 20 people for two weeks as they travel to and from a new job.
• $500 Your gift can cover one shelter bed for 30 days with a hot, nutritious dinner each night.
• $250 Your gift can pay for 250 loads of laundry in our Resource Center for people sleeping outside.
EVENING PROGRAM
THE
COCKTAIL PARTY | 5:30 PM
Libations | IMPACT Signature Cocktails
Raffles | It’s Take-Off Time + The Mystery Bags
Hosts | Josh Cozart, KOIN 6 & Nicole Onoscopi
THE GALA | 7:00 PM
Host | Joelle Jones, KOIN 6
Dinner | Art of Catering
Wines | Fullerton Wines, King Estate,
Stoller Family Estate
THE ENTERTAINMENT
The Unit 19 Trio
SPECIAL THANK YOUS
John Ducker | 2026 IMPACT Gala Chair
Transition Projects | Board + Staff
SETTING
THE STANDARD | AWARD
Jeremiah Rigsby | CareOregon | Board Member
Jill McGinnis | Safeway Foundation
THE LIVE AUCTION
Johnna Wells | Fundraising Ambassador
Packages | 10 Outstanding Opportunities
OUR SPECIAL APPEAL | SHELTER TO HOUSED!
Our Work | Meet our Participants + Case Managers
THE RAFFLES | GOOD LUCK!
It’s Take-Off Time!
1. Alaska Airlines | Hawaiian Airlines tickets
2. Choose your Wyndham Destination
3. River + Lake Getaways
TRANSITION PROJECTS
IMPACT BY THE NUMBERS*
5,686
people living unsheltered connected with our Outreach Team
26
community partners provided on-site services including medical, dental, legal, ID assistance, haircuts, mental and behavioral health, barrier reduction, and more
1,149
Veterans received supportive services
810
people moved into housing with our support — including 380 Veterans
6,324
people served at our Resource Center — providing 1,216 services including hygiene, mail, clothing, and more
*2025 Fiscal Year
89,710
meals provided by volunteers — totaling 30,632 volunteer hours cooking and serving meals
789
people found shelter through our Set-Aside Program — where we fill empty beds daily through referrals to three other shelter providers
3,354
people accessed shelter across our eight shelters
72% of shelter guests engaged with our health and wellness team
LIVE AUCTION:
WELCOME HOME! THE MOVE - IN KIT
COST: $75 PER PERSON | GOAL: 250 KITS
People transitioning from homelessness into housing are starting over and need basic, yet essential items to make their apartment a home. Our Move-in Kits have been a part of housing people for 20 years. Helping people secure – and retain – permanent housing is our mission, and we do this by placing people into rental apartments across the Portland metro area, and by operating three apartment buildings.
Over the past year, we helped over 800 people secure housing. But our work does not end there. We continue providing follow-up services critical to successful placements and ensuring that once housed, people stay housed.
EACH MOVE - IN KIT LAUNDRY BASKET CONTAINS THESE MUCH NEEDED ITEMS:
kitchen - plates, bowls, silverware, glasses, cups, pots and pans, cutting and paring knives, long handle spoons, spatulas, can opener, measuring cups and dish towels; cleaning suppliessponges, broom, mop, dish soap, hand soap, all-purpose cleaner; bathroom items - bath and hand towels, washcloths, shower curtain and rings, toilet brush, bath mat; toiletries - shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, toilet paper, and bedroom items - pillow, sheets, blanket, coverlet.
THE PERFECT OASIS! RELAX, PLAY, PAMPER IN PALM SPRINGS
Welcome to your oasis! Start your Palm Springs stay at the Del Marcos Hotel, where mid-century modern meets contemporary cool. Located in the heart of the historic Tennis Club neighborhood near downtown Palm Springs, you can relax by the luxurious saltwater pool or take a ride on their complimentary hotel beach cruisers.
Your spa day at The Spa at Séc-he offers a private Taking of the Waters ultimate healing and relaxation bath. This wellness spa focused on immersive wellness includes a fitness center, aromatherapy showers, private mineral baths, eucalyptus steam room, plus a zero-edge mineral pool.
Take a Palm Springs Walking Tour. Explore the vibrant history and culture of Palm Springs – strolling through the scenic neighborhoods, historic districts, and iconic architectural landmarks, while uncovering the stories that shaped this desert oasis. Dine at Spencer’s Restaurant for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner
on their award-winning patio. Nestled at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, Spencer’s was voted most romantic!
• Alaska Airlines - $500 voucher towards airfare
• A stay at Del Marcos Hotel - gift certificate
• Dinner at Spencer’s Restaurant - gift certificate
• 2 passes to Taking of the Waters at Spa at Séc-he gift certificate
• 2 passes to Palm Springs Walking Tours - gift certificate
FORE! THE ULTIMATE GOLF PACKAGE
This golf package has it all! Stay at Salishan Coastal Lodge and hit Golf Links where golf is an experience to remember - with old-growth timber or seaside bluffs at every turn, each hole has a spectacular backdrop and a unique challenge with captivating ocean views. Then off to Skamania Lodge with golf on the Gorge 9 - a nine-hole walking course showcasing Pacific Northwest beauty. Tee off from multiple locations, suitable for all skill levels, and enjoy the buttery roll of the greens. Along with eight other golf opportunities, your game will be enhanced by a L.A.B. Golf putter – one of the most progressive putters employing their patented Lie Angle Balance (L.A.B.) technology that simplifies putting and eliminates torque, producing a repeatable swing. Fore!
THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• L.A.B. Golf - Oz. 1 Putter ($449 value)
• Salishan Coastal Lodge - Two night stay + golf
• Skamania Lodge - 1 night stay + golf
• Gearhart Golf Links - Foursome
• Langdon Farms Golf Club - Foursome + cart
• Tualatin Island Greens - balls, drinks, golf
• Stone Creek Golf Course - Foursome - Four rounds
• Topgolf - Foursome
• Glendoveer Golf Course - Foursome
• Meadow Lakes Golf Course - Foursome + cart
• Killarney West Golf Course - Four rounds
Donated by: L.A.B. Golf, Salishan Coastal Lodge, Skamania Lodge, Gearhart Golf Links, Langdon Farms, Tualatin Island Greens, Stone Creek, Topgolf, Glendoveer Golf Course, Meadow Lakes Golf Course, Killarney West Golf Course
SERENITY IN WINE COUNTRY SIP, SPA, STAY
Enjoy the serenity of two outstanding destinations both located within breathtaking natural splendor of Oregon’s Willamette Valley Wine County. Stay at the Allison Inn & Spa – a luxurious experience set in 35-acres of expansive vistas of wine country and farmland. You choose your stay accommodations - a deluxe guest room or exquisite suite, dining at the JORY Restaurant, and choice of spa treatments. Then, escape to the charm of secluded Wildfern Ranch, overlooking the iconic Shea Vineyard. Nestled on 50 acres, this peaceful retreat offers sweeping vineyard views, a forest walking path, and complete privacy—perfect for rest and connection. Whether setting out for a day of tasting or unwinding on the deck with panoramic valley views, Wildfern Ranch captures the tranquil beauty and timeless charm of Oregon Wine Country. Available for up to six with a Hazelfern Vineyard wine tasting included for you and your guests.
THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• $2,000 gift certificate to the Allison Inn & Spa
• 3 night stay for 6 at Wildfern Ranch + Hazelfern Vineyards wine tasting; unavailable: May 1- Oct 1
• 1 Case - Fullerton Wines, King Estate Winery, Stoller Family Estate
• 2 Bottles - Argyle 2020 Vintage Blanc de Blancs
• Willamette Valley Vineyards private tour and tasting for 6 guests
Donated by: Kelsey Anglin & Chris Richards, Fullerton Wines, Hazelfern Vineyards
King Estate Winery, Stoller Family Estate, Wildfern Ranch, Willamette Valley Vineyards
GO HAWAIIAN: EXPLORING THE BEAUTY OF HAWAI‘I.
This stunning Hawaiian ranch getaway in Waimea, on the big island of Hawai‘i will be yours for an 8-night stay at Parker Ranch. Surrounded by green pastures and magnificent horses, a stay at the ranch-style home is a truly unique experience. The ranch is also a short trip from the Rockefeller Mauna Kea Hotel beach, rated one of the best beaches in the world. And of course, there are the towns of Hilo and Kona to check out!
Explore the island’s beauty through lively excursions included in the package or appreciate it from your relaxing ranch oasis! Hosted excursions for four: horseback riding, sailing on the handassembled tradition koa wood outrigger sailboat, and a VIP Cacao Farm Tour and Chocolate Tasting at Honoka’a Chocolate Company. Whatever you choose is your opportunity to see one-of-a-kind scenery that only the Big Island can provide. From scenic lookouts to deep, lava-carved valleys, there are plenty of memorable hikes within a short drive of this Waimea.
Donated by: Peter and Cassie Northrup
THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• 8-night stay in Waimea at Parker Ranch, Hawai‘i
• Horseback riding and sailing
• Honoka’a Chocolate Company VIP Cacao Farm Tour & Chocolate Tasting
Alex Fullerton is a winemaker, whose winemaking style is defined by elegant, balanced, and age-worthy wines that reflect place, family, and the joy of gathering around the table. Fullerton Wines is, at its core, a family-driven expression of progressive thinking, authentic craftsmanship, dependable work ethic, fun energy, and an inviting spirit that welcomes everyone to the table. His wines are crafted to not only stand the test of time but to pair perfectly with food – whether fresh salmon, roasted pork or a hearty pasta.
A SEAT AT THE WINEMAKER’S TABLE
This Winemakers Dinner for eight is an exclusive, 5-course dining experience where each dish is paired with their outstanding wines.
• Hosted at their Wine Bar & Tasting Room in NW Portland, you and your 7 guests will be greeted by Eric & Susanne Fullerton.
• Alex - winemaker extraordinaire - will guide you through flavor profiles, harvest stories, and wine-making techniques behind each bottle.
This curated dinner is designed to be interactive with Alex and the opportunity to enjoy a deeper, personal connection to the wines you are drinking.
Donated by: The Fullerton Family & Fullerton Wines
A SUITE EXPERIENCE! BLAZERS GAME FOR 20
For the ultimate Portland Trail Blazer Fan opportunity, this package includes a MODA suite for 20 guests and six parking passes! The lucky winner will also receive a 2025 signed basketball plus gift cards for pizza at MODA Center. The winner will choose their game from the 2026-2027 season.
THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• Suite experience for up to 20 guests at a Blazer game at the MODA Center
• 6 MODA parking passes
• Winner will choose a game from the early ’26-27 season
• MODA food court gift cards to Sizzle Pie, Pizzicato, and Ranch Pizza
• Team-signed Blazer basketball OR a signed 16”x22” Clyde Drexler “The Glide” poster
Donated by: The Cobb Family, Trail Blazers
VILLA SOLANA: BEAUTY, CHARM, AND CULTURE IN PUERTO VALLARTA
Puerto Vallarta is a resort town on Mexico’s Pacific coast and is known for its beaches, water sports and nightlife scene. Its cobble stone center is home to the ornate Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe church, boutique shops and a wide range of restaurants and bars.
Villa Solana is a 5,000-sf condo with three bedrooms - sleeping up to eight guests, 4.5 baths, and a private infinity pool on its spacious rooftop terrace. This fabulous condo offers sweeping unobstructed view of Banderas Bay from Punta de Mita to Los Arcos Rocks. This is a private residence located 30 minutes from the airport in the exclusive Upper Conchas Chinas neighborhood of Villas La Punta. Your trip to Villa Solana offers relaxation, sun, and one of the most unforgettable vacations you’ll experience!
THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• 1 week stay at Villa Solana in Puerto Vallarta
• 5,000 sf private residence sleeping up to eight
• 3 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms
• Private infinity pool
• Valid for two years
Donated by: Terry & Doug Slead
THE QUINTESSENTIAL LOG CABIN: STEINER HISTORIC MOUNTAIN RETREAT
Henry Steiner began making his signature cabins to create functional and economically assembled homes, not idyllic cottages that seem right out of a fairytale. Well, that’s exactly what happened - his cabins dotted around the Mt. Hood area are storybook “cozy little cabins in the woods”. Experience this historic mountain retreat and step into the timeless beauty of this lovingly restored historic Steiner log home. Nestled in a private, landscaped setting with soothing sounds of a creek below, this cabin combines rich craftsmanship with modern updates. The inviting space features a woodstove and woodburning fireplace, perfect for unwinding after a day of adventure. The light-filled interior is accented by Pendleton blankets and charming rustic touches. A fully updated kitchen is a
Donated by: Susie and Mike Wickward
welcoming space for meals and gatherings, step outside onto the porch with BBQ and views of the creek, or soak in the hot tub surrounded by nature. It’s a cozy winter retreat or a summer escape and either way this one-of-a-kind Steiner cabin offers an unforgettable stay rooted in Pacific Northwest heritage.
THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• 5-night stay; 2 bedrooms + sleep loft
• Fireplace + starter firewood supply
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Outdoor hot tub + Deck with BBQ
• Streaming TV/ Wi-Fi Available
• Mountain Hardware Snoskiwoski 40 Pack
PARTY IN PENDLETON: VIP EXPERIENCEPENDLETON WHISKY
MUSIC FEST
Don’t miss this year’s Pendleton Whisky Music Fest at the historic Pendleton Round-Up Grounds with a VIP experience! The 2026 Pendleton Whisky Music Fest celebrates 10 unforgettable years with headliner Zach Top on Saturday, July 11, 2026! The lineup also includes: Shaboozey, Carly Pearce, Diamond Rio, Chancey Williams, and DJ Sovern-T! You and your five guests will receive the VIP treatment with VIP passes, hotel rooms and Pendleton Whisky gift baskets filled with swag to take home. Plus…12 bottles of Pendleton Whisky!
THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• 6-VIP passes to Pendleton Whisky Music Fest
• 3-hotel rooms + Pendleton Whisky gift baskets
• 12 bottles of Pendleton Whisky
• Pendleton tote bag, coffee mug, baseball cap
Donated by: Pendleton Whisky
TRANSITION PROJECTS | EXECUTIVE TEAM
Tony Bernal
Chief Executive Officer
Anne Marshall
Chief Financial Officer
Miro Paljevic
Vice President of Housing Services
Roma Peyser
Vice President, Development
Jenifer Spafford
Vice President 0f Human Resources
Nicky Ferguson
Vice President of Shelter Services
Duncan Anderson
Director of Shelter Services
Steven Gilbert
Director, Public Policy & Funding
Damon Hays
Director of Veterans Services
Christian Heinlein
Director of Information Technology
Alexis Nuckles
Director of Housing Services
Chelsea DeLoney
Director of Regulatory & Workforce Compliance
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Alan Shoebridge, Chair
Providence
Rico Bocala, Vice Chair
USI Northwest
Julie Briggs, Secretary/Treasurer
The Standard
Melissa Eckstein | Unity Center and
Legacy Behavioral Health Services
Shawn K. Forde | Portland Community College
DeWanna Harris | Multnomah County
Mara Kennedy | Community Volunteer
David Ludwig | Community Volunteer
Elisabeth Lyon | Community Volunteer
Jeremiah Rigsby | CareOregon
Kate Robinson | Holland & Knight LLP
Ed Sloop | Walsh Construction
Proudly helping Transition Projects support our community.
Dedicated to bettering the lives of people in our neighborhoods.
IMPACT WINE CLUB*
• 40% off all bottle purchases, glass pours, and additional flights
• 12 bottles per Club order – 48 bottles per year
• Monthly complimentary flight or glass pour for six during one seating
• Complimentary ground shipping on your orders
• The option to choose your wines before every shipment
• Special pricing for wine courses, winemaker’s dinners, tasting events
• Quarterly Club pick-up events with food for six
• Four Club orders per year: February, May, August, November
This premier-level membership is designed to experience all Fullerton Wines has to offer plus you and five guests are invited to all our member-only events.
Join the Club! To learn more: info@fullertonwines.com or 503.477.7848 Visit our Portland Wine Bar & Tasting Room, 1966 NW Pettygrove St.
Bring this program or gala receipt to join the IMPACT Club Thank you for joining us in support of Transition Projects!
*A % of IMPACT Club sales will be donated to Transition Projects
Community is where we connect.
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Sponsor of Transition Projects
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Kelsey Anglin
Alison Arella
Tony Bernal
Liane Brakke-Pound
Erin Deleissegues
2026 GALA COMMITTEE
CHAIR | John Ducker | Columbia Sportswear
Kirk Dobbins
Kayleen Van Duzer
Christine Felder
Mara Kennedy
Julie Livingston
Tim Lowndes
David Ludwig
Roma Peyser
Alan Shoebridge
For 57 years, Transition Projects has been a critically important part of the fabric of the Portland metro area, helping people who are experiencing homelessness transition through their unique journeys to housing. Through 14 locations our team of 370 dedicated team members help 10,000 people – individuals, couples, and families on the verge or unsheltered navigate to find and retain safe, affordable housing. Thank you for being a part of our success over the decades!
To learn more visit: tprojects.org
We’ve been part of this community for 120 years and know how important it is to be involved. Whether it’s planting a tree, reading to a child or proudly supporting Transition Projects, we’re working to strengthen our community.
HELPING PEOPLE TRANSITION FROM HOMELESSNESS TO HOUSING.
