This collection is a inspired from the region I have adopted 15 years ago:The Northwest in Oregon. The tones are organic and focus more on the depth and movement of the glass. It is a collaboration with Nathan my Husband who created OG Studio with high end Glass work making and using this glass i n much larger scale.
The glass is re cut, re melted, shaped to find a new life as Jewelry with transparency, geometry or organic movement.
This collection is a inspired from the region I have adopted 15 years ago:The Northwest in Oregon. The tones are organic and focus more on the depth and movement of the glass. It is a collaboration with Nathan my Husband who created OG Studio with high end Glass work making and using this glass i n much larger scale.
The glass is re cut, re melted, shaped to find a new life as Jewelry with transparency, geometry or organic movement.
GéraldineMakes
Glass and Felt work by Géraldine Sandberg
Good people doing good things
Brides for a Cause is more than a bridal store – it’s a bridal store to raise funds for charity!
Originally founded in 2012, Brides for a Cause gained its 501(c)3 non profit status in 2017. Funds raised from collecting and reselling wedding dresses are dispersed among a variety of women-focused charities in a new fundraising campaign, “Cash for the Cause!” Since 2012, Brides for a Cause has collected over 9,000 wedding dresses and have given away over $500,000 to charity!
This non-profit based out of Portland OR sends care packages to women fighting cancer, and help them feel strong, badass and beautiful in trying times. The pink fighting gloves are the crux of Fighting Pretty's mantra: to fight no matter what the circumstances. Owner Kara has won her battle at 26 years old, and since passed the gloves on to countless women and has sent over 2,500 Pretty Packages. There is no reason to stop.
Every year, The Last Regiment of Syncopated Drummers (LRSD) is called upon to "kick off" numerous public and private functions all over the Pacific Northwest. LRSD delivers a high energy, heart pounding and visually awe-inspiring performance… our music engages audiences of all ages, and inspires enthusiasm in even the most stoic bystander! Whether you're celebrating a grand opening, private party, street fair, charitable or athletic event, the explosive rhythms of The Last Regiment of Syncopated Drummers can make any event unique and unforgettable.
BAPBR is the longest-standing registered non-profit rescue in the Portland Metro area dedicated to giving Pit Bull Terriers the lives they deserve. They are funded solely and supported by, the generosity of individuals and corporations in our community.
All the dogs are located in approved foster homes around the Portland metro area. BAPBR does not have a physical building and does not have set hours of operation.
BAPBR strives to save lives by keeping dogs out of local shelters through spay-neuter assistance, owner-support programs, and adoptions.
p:ear builds positive relationships with homeless and transitional youth through education, art and recreation to affirm personal worth and create more meaningful and healthier lives. Each year our programs serve almost 900 homeless and transitional young people ages 15 to 24. p:ear staff and volunteers serve as mentors, friends, and role models, while p:ear’s unique programs create opportunities for young people to grow intellectually, express themselves constructively, communicate in positive ways and engage in meaningful interactions with the larger community of Portland