Thank you for joining us at Moving Towards The Light: our annual fundraiser event on May 21, 2025!
Dear Friends,
From all of us at Gather:Make:Shelter, thank you for joining us for Moving Towards The Light on May 21st at Castaway Portland. Your presence, energy, and generosity helped make the evening truly unforgettable.
Your support keeps our programs thriving and our creative community growing. The generous funds raised over the course of the evening allows GMS to continue doing what we do best: collaborating with people experiencing houselessness and poverty through arts workshops and mentorship to empower participants to forge creative paths to stability and community.
GMS artists Fawn and Madrone performing with bluegrass band: Jake Levine (banjo), Joel Cofield (guitar), Bennett Pylkas (mandolin), and Bennett Ramirez (bass)
(below, left to right) GMS Artists Aileen McPherson and Violet Fae Rabbit reading their poetry
The night was filled with unforgettable moments:
🎤 Ian Lindsay and Joaquin Lopez as our incredible emcees
❤️ Heartfelt speeches from our Founding Director Dana Lynn Louis, GMS Artist Faera, and Paul Mullowney, Director of Mullowney Printing Co.
📝 GMS Artists Aileen McPherson and Violet Fae Rabbit moving us with their poetry
🪕 A live bluegrass band to serenade us all evening long
🎶 GMS Artists Fawn and Madrone performing with the band
🍽️ Delicious cuisine by chef Sarah Marguier and her team
🎨 One-of-a-kind GMS art on display
🏓 Hand painted paddles by GMS artists
👋 A successful buzzing auction
📸 A photo op area to pose with sculptures by GMS Artists
🥂 Drinks by Von Ebert Brewing, Freeland Spirits, and Wildwood Mahonia Wines
…and most of all, the joy of connecting and celebrating together.
Ian Lindsay (left) and Joaquin Lopez (right) as our incredible emcees
