You are the CORE of p:ear

p:ear youth want YOU to join p:ear core, p:ear's monthly giving club! For as little as $10 a month, you you can create a core of stability for p:ear's vital and transformative programs, such as housing, job training, creative mentoring and the many other mental and physical well-being services and referrals that p:ear provides for Portland's homeless and parent-less young people.

Join before February 14th, and save $50 on a ticket to p:earblossoms X, p:ear's spring gala.

Show your support and join here.

STiTCH & p:ear Youth Artists, First Thursday opening 2/2

Deep in the Canyon Waiting for the Sun, M. Winner

The Trim/Vojdani Gallery at p:ear presents:

STiTCH & p:ear Youth Artists

Opening Reception: Thursday, February 2nd, 6-9pm

On Display: February 2nd – February 28th, 2012

Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 10-2pm: or by appointment

Gallery Location: 338 NW 6th St. Portland, OR 97209 Corner of 6th & NW Flanders

Truth To Tell explores the realizations of truth amongst our every day and not so every day life. STiTCH uses their needles to create works that flow into natures secrets as well as our own, unveiling the scope of our truths. From the simple to the layered to the risky, view the rhythmic folds as STiTCH exposes the truths that we carry with us every day. Join p:ear this First Thursday for art, coffee, & music by pianist Elijah Wiler. Featuring art by Mary Telford, Jeri Oswalt, Elizabeth Cooper, Kathie Kerler, Jeri Florn, and Maria Winner.

Love in Print, a benefit for p:ear 2/3/12

The Bite Studio is hosting Love In Print, a benefit for p:ear February 3rd with additional hours Feb. 4th and 5th from from 12 to 4 pm. Click on the image above for more information.

p:ear youth featured in OPB story on homeless students

One of p:ear's transition students was featured in a recent Oregon Public Broadcasting story on homeless students and the challenges they face in pursuing an education. Despite all the obstacles, Kyle still finds inspiration to go school:

“Teachers have affected my life more than anyone throughout my entire life. Specifically my English teachers because it’s always been my best class. They’ve been the biggest supports that I’ve had. I’ve had English teachers take me to their house for the holidays. I’ve had English teachers over the summer invite me over.”

Teachers and mentors DO make a difference. Support p:ear's education and transition programs with a gift this holiday through theWillamette Week Give!Guide.

Christmas card from p:ear youth

Giving Tree at CSG Pro

The p:ear ornaments are up at our neighbors, CSG Pro!

Thank you, Sterling Savings!

Thank you, Sterling Savings for supporting the Giving Tree this year!