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Portland Monthly and the Oregon Community Foundation's Annual Light A Fire Award Honoring Local Nonprofits

Elders In Action Wins Light A Fire Award!

Portland Monthly Annual Celebration of Giving

Portland Monthly working with the Oregon Community Foundation created the Light A Fire Awards to celebrate the achievements of the local not-for-profit community and the volunteers who support them.

This year they shined their benevolent light on Elders In Action for "having worked tirelessly and thanklessly" to improve the lives of others and for honoring our elders.

Elders In Action helps senior in Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington Counties meet their housing, health care, and transportation needs. It also assists seniors who have been victimized by crimes such as identity theft or fraud.

Executive Director,Vicki Hersen describes the mission of the organization as "engaging the wisdom of older adults for the betterment of the community."

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