A survivor of trauma, a Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist, a teacher and a creative revolutionist, S. Renee Mitchell and her I Am MORE initiative unleash the creative potential of at-risk youth.
Created in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks, Erika Polmar’s Plate and Pitchfork was well-equipped and ready to feed hundreds in Multnomah County during COVID-19, another generation-defining tragedy.
As one of the few K’iche’ interpreters in Multnomah County, Puma Tzoc has continued to be a literal and figurative voice for change within the Indigenous community.
These community members were honored as part of Multnomah County’s Office of Community Involvement 2021 Volunteer Awards.
Recognizing the volunteers who worked alongside staff in our Emergency Operations Center and temporary shelters during our COVID-19 and emergency response efforts.