dear morrison friends, The photo on the cover resonates with me-it speaks to that dear friends, new connections in our community Held annually in December, the Chefs’ Challenge is an Iron very important parent/child relationship. It speaks about create new opportunities Chef-style, beer pairing competition featuring six chefs from I have a very clear image of my father’s hands-they were hope, guidance and love that launches us safely into a As a Board Member since 2003, I am honored to have Portland’s top restaurants, complete with celebrity judges Deschutes Brewery… a model for good business large but gentle, and somehow he was able to use those larger world. It nods at family, all that is good in all of us. the opportunity to partner with Tia Gray Stecher and and a People’s Choice Award. oversized fingers to complete delicate tasks, like untangling But mostly, it speaks of how hope connects us and helps her team to lead an organization that is doing such In the summer, the team launched the first annual Deschutes my mother’s necklace, or fixing the tiny mechanical parts us to soar in unlimited possibility. critical work in our community. Our vision is to be able of a broken clock. I can still see and feel how it was to have to help every child that comes to our doors, and with Brewery Street Fare which paired ten of Portland’s food cart him wrap that very big hand around my little fingers to We at Morrison have been connected by hope. Families, that in mind, we are exploring creative, new directions vendors with Deschutes’ ales and live music to the delight staff, friends of Morrison, all of us, are involved with that can provide the services or funds needed to of over 1500 participants. “This event far exceeded our Morrison because we have hope-hope for a better future make this vision a reality. Our Board is very engaged wildest expectations! Morrison is incredibly fortunate to for the children and families we serve and for ourselves, in this process and energized by the passion of the have Deschutes Brewery as a partner in doing good,” said that through this connection, we fulfill some important Tia Gray Stecher, Morrison CEO. organization. 2009 Chefs’ Challenge Participants: Pascal Chureau [Allium], Jill Ramsiere need in ourselves. [Deschutes], Paul Bachand [Farm to Fork], Adam Berger [Ten 01], Jeff Usinowicz “Partnering with Morrison not only aligns with our mission We are also excited to introduce our Ambassador [Deschutes Brewery], Cathy Whims [Nostrana] and Kurt Spak [Alba Osteria] This year we have had amazing and truly awe inspiring Board. This group of dynamic, young professionals to build a healthier society, but Morrison’s relationship with developments at Morrison. We are breaking old limiting Portland’s culinary community is a great fit. More than that, has been formed to engage young leaders in the Since the pouring of Deschutes’ first ale in 1988, founder paradigms and creating new pathways for hope and healing. Morrison is doing great work for our children. Supporting community in the mission of Morrison Child and Family Gary Fish has promoted one of his core values throughout Morrison’s national reputation for high quality programs that work makes sense in every way,” shares Cooper. Services while providing board training and networking the company: to share its success with the community. continues to grow, and we continue the work of developing opportunities. The Ambassador Board helps to build Deschutes’ primary focus has been to support the needs programs to meet the needs of an ever growing population awareness and advocate for Morrison, as well as assist of disadvantaged children and families. Out of this Windermere…volunteers extraordinaire! of hurting children and families-children and families who with fundraising and volunteer recruitment. It is great commitment, the Sagebrush Classic was launched and need hope. to see the level of community interest among young has since grown to be the premier central Oregon golf Over 40 realtors from Windermere’s Lloyd Tower office joined forces to spruce up the Morrison Knott campus on Please take a moment to drink in the hope you will read people in Portland and we believe our Ambassadors tournament and feast raising 2 million dollars for local one of the first sunny days in June. They tackled garden, about in this report, and reflect on your part in giving hope can play a large role in building a broader base of children’s services. entry, bathroom and playground improvements. Home to so many. I thank you from my heart, as does my father support for Morrison. “Gary’s philosophy of enriching our community and creating Depot furnished supplies. Trace Brash Construction and all the other children and families who are part of the On behalf of our Board of Directors I want to a culture that supports this philosophy at every level of the provided skilled labor. It was a team effort all around. hold my hand as we walked. I was a spitfire, and my father, Morrison community. acknowledge the amazing work done by Morrison’s staff company is one of the reasons it is such a pleasure working while simultaneously amused and terrified, always held my Ten-year-old Michael Bennett joined his brother, Matthew, Sincerely, in meeting the needs of Oregon’s children and families here,” says Mike Cooper, Deschutes Brewery Food and hand to keep me out of harm’s way. In an era when many during the past year. I also want to thank all of you for Beverage Director. So it was really no surprise that one and mother, Lori, also a Windermere realtor. Wielding a girls were still being raised in more traditional ways, he generous support that will allow Morrison to provide of the first things Deschutes did when it opened a pub in lime-green paint roller, he smiled and said, “It feels good to encouraged me, always telling me that I could do whatever much needed services in the year ahead. help people.” Lori said she brought her boys to “join the Tia Gray Stecher, LCSW Portland’s Pearl District in 2009 was to contact Morrison to I put my mind to. Somehow, his hands symbolize for me see how they could help. community and see us helping others. I believe volunteering Chief Executive Officer Sincerely, safety, freedom and courage. is so important.” Deschutes and Morrison worked together to develop two unique, new Portland events showcasing the pairings of Ron Howard, Windermere Manager, set down his Patricia J. Schmitt the area’s best food with Deschutes’ award winning brews – wheelbarrow to comment: “I’m proud of the dedication of Board Chair each raising $5000 for programs at Morrison. these realtors. During the hardest real estate years we’ve seen, they’ve made the time to give back to the community.” Thank you, volunteers! 2 morrison annual report morrison annual report 3 program overview Morrison Child and Family Services rebuilding families: Leah Hall But this year, Leah is also the recipient of the Skidmore delivers specialized services to children, Morrison’s continuum of care is broad, and while the Prize. The Skidmore Prize is intended to recognize and range in intensity varies from prevention to residential We talk about restoring childhood, rebuilding families, encourage long-term commitment to the non-profit sector ages birth through 18 and families coping services, the results are similarly focused on working with and renewing hope for our clients and families. But Leah and to inspire others to get involved. In a highly competitive families and communities to make a positive difference with adversity and trauma. At the core Hall can tell you what it feels like. Leah grew up in a field, this prize is awarded to only four truly outstanding in each child’s life. Services include: of our work is a deep respect for the dysfunctional, alcoholic family and became addicted to individuals who are making Portland a better place. We methamphetamines as a young adult. With no model for complexity of human nature and human agree, Leah is one of them. prevention & education doing things differently, Leah continued in this path for › Early Childhood Consultation & Incredible Years* needs–we guide children and their several years, and it wasn’t until she lost custody of her › Listos Para Aprender* families through difficult issues by creating › Oregon Parents As Teachers Training daughter and faced a prison sentence and the potential tailored treatment plans to address › Parents Anonymous® of Oregon, for permanently losing her parental rights, that she realized including Parent Mentor Program individual’s needs and help them live something had to change. productive lives. outpatient It wasn’t easy. She often felt completely alone as she worked › Child & Family Outpatient Services at five clinics through treatment and got clean and sober. Her love for We are one of the only non-profits to self-fund a program › Counterpoint Outpatient her daughter persisted as a guiding force. She eventually › Early Childhood Intensive Outpatient Services evaluation department because we want to ensure the The Parents Anonymous® Parent Mentor regained custody and decided she had to do whatever › Family Sexual Abuse Treatment* children and families we serve get the most effective, high program was created in 2004 with the she could to help others avoid the struggles she endured. quality support available. Using data, we review actual community & school based goal of reducing the length of time She applied to be a Parent Mentor for Morrison’s Parents outcomes and modify programs accordingly. We work in › Home- and School-based Services Anonymous® Parent Mentor Program.