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PHCNW Newsletter
03.20.08 PHC Article - Solar Update
032008 PHC Article - Solar Update
"A Clean, Sustainable Future for PHC NW " - PHC NW has begun constructing an 870 kW solar array, the largest photovoltaic system in Oregon.
3.18.08 Oregonian Article Referencing PHC Solar Project
031808 Oregonian Article Referencing PHC Solar Project
"Tax breaks turn solar power into cold cash " - Tax breaks and cash rebates have done what the most gung-ho green talk has not: ignited a solar power boom in Oregon.
2.18.08 PHC Solar Project Press Release
021808 PHC Solar Project Press Release
Portland Habilitation Center and U.S. Bank Announced Today that Financing is Fully in Place to Build Oregon’s Largest Solar Electric System - Portland Habilitation Center Northwest, a non-profit organization that trains and employs individuals with disabilities throughout Oregon and Washington, will soon host the largest solar electric system in the state of Oregon. U.S. Bancorp Community Development Corporation will own and finance the 870 kilowatt system. Additional financing is being provided by Meyer Memorial Trust and the Energy Trust of Oregon. (see press release link above for full article)
8.20.07 Oregonian Article About PHC Employee Kurt Fritzler
082007 Oregonian Article About PHC Employee Kurt Fritzler
"Just what the doctor ordered" - Portland Habilitation Center helps keep Kurt Fritzler and others with disabilities on the job.
3.22.07 Oregonian Article Announcing PHC's Solar Project
032207 Oregonian Article Announcing PHC's Solar Project
"Nonprofit gets a charge from solar panel plan" - One of the Northwest's biggest solar projects is unfolding in Northeast Portland.
10.20.06 Portland Business Journal Article on PHC Expansion
102006 Portland Business Journal Article on PHC Expansion
"A gutsy expansion" - Despite a big loss, Portland Habilitation keeps thinking big.
John Fryer, Long-Time PHCNW Board Member, Passed On
John Fryer, a long-time PHCNW board member and past board president, died Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at age 52. He is survived by his wife Janet and two adult children. John was a strong advocate for people with disabilities and gave countless hours to supporting PHCNW and its mission. He will be missed.
Burnside Bridgehead Project
In 2005, Opus Northwest approached Homestead Capital, Catholic Charities and PHC Northwest to partner for affordable housing as part of a larger development of mixed housing types and price ranges in the Burnside Bridgehead Project. Opus’s development concept includes 22,000 square feet of retail space to support the larger resident population. Opus Northwest has the capital to build the project with public funding for a portion dedicated to affordable housing for working individuals and families. John Murphy and various members of PHCNW’s staff have worked to become an integral component of this team. This effort has resulted in increased visibility for PHCNW at a regional level, and cemented PHCNW’s recognition as an affordable housing player.
The affordability range and number of workforce housing units in the Opus proposal is consistent with public policy priorities. Affordable workforce housing is a necessary and fundamental component of a healthy economic region. When people can both live within a practical distance from their places of employment and afford rent, food and medical care, the positive societal effect is monumental. Such a model will have a tangible effect on our transportation system, our level of congestion, our degree of pollution emissions and employee productivity. The public monies budgeted for affordable workforce housing is consistent with objectives and in line with the goals of Portland’s Consolidated Plan and supported by City Commissioners Sten and Adams, Mayor Tom Potter, Oregon Housing Community Services, the Housing and Community Development Commission, the City Club of Portland, the Portland Business Alliance, METRO and the Portland Development Commission (PDC). The PDC Evaluation Committee report listed the Opus NW Team’s strengths as: most attractive design, creating best public spaces, greatest square footage committed to affordable housing and more home ownership opportunities. Next steps include design considerations that dovetail with transportation and regional land use and development initiatives.
Florist Quality Dried Roses Available Online
Rose City Freeze-Dry was acquired by PHC Northwest. PHCNW produces the freshest, most alive looking dried roses available at http://www.rosecityfreezedry.com. Roses are hand selected at their natural peak and freeze-dried to lock in fragrant radiance. The process is slow and labor intensive. The final product is fresh roses with the lasting value of freeze-dried. Arrangements with freeze-dried roses make wonderful centerpieces and are an elegant addition to special occasions.
Portland Listings Rank PHCNW Scope and Size
PHCNW was honored twice in the 2004 Business Journal Book of Lists. First,
PHCNW was recognized as the number one janitorial company for cleaning the
most space (18,000,000 square feet daily) in the Metro area. Additionally,
PHCNW was named the sixth largest Portland Metro area non-profit organization.
New Seattle Court House Contracts Brings More
Jobs
General Services Administration awarded contracts to PHCNW for the brand
new Seattle Federal Courthouse. Both Building Maintenance and Administrative
Services are filling new positions there.
RECOGNITION AND AWARDS
World Finalists Selected for 2004 Outsourcing
Excellence Awards
The Outsourcing Excellence Awards, sponsored by Everest Group, Forbes
and Wharton Executive Education, recognized the world's most outstanding
relationships in the field of outsourcing. 190 nominations were narrowed
down to 27 finalists who represent the ultimate models for competitive
business strategies. These finalists clearly demonstrate how outsourcing
is transforming businesses and helping them achieve greater value.
Competing with giants such as Halliburton, Microsoft, Hewlett Packard
and Perot Systems, PHCNW and Portland Public Schools accepted their award
for Runner-Up for Best Process Improvement at the “Oscars of Outsourcing”.
The ceremony was held in May 2004 in Houston, Texas. Read the article,
"Educators Do the Math and It Adds Up to Outsourcing," by Kathleen
Goolsby, Senior Writer at Outsourcing Journal: http://www.outsourcing-journal.com/jul2004-process.html
Portland Police Commendation
In April, PHCNW’s Building Maintenance Department received the Commendation
Medal for its work at the Kenton Community Police Station. This award
recognizes a community member who “exemplified the community policing
philosophy through close cooperation with the community or other agencies."
Developing Human Potential Excellence
NISH N.W. Region honored Betty Abiodun for Performance Excellence in Developing
Human Potential. Betty convinced senior management that a language barrier
was very real, and in conjunction with a disability, keeps many people
out of work. She orchestrated the implementation of an English As A Second
Language (ESL) program for all employees and trainees. Betty runs the
whole program and changes people’s lives. We are proud that she
works at PHCNW.
Outstanding Artist with Disabilities
NISH National recognized Leith McFarlane, a PHCNW employee, with the Outstanding
Achievement in Art Award with a commemorative coin. Leith drew her first
self-portrait at age five. She spent a decade studying art and currently
uses her talents to please friends and family alike.
