Presentation at Friendly House by Tammy Wilhoite & Lori Rux Ninety-nine Girlfriends is a collective giving circle that engages women of Portland and Southwest Washington in giving back to our community through collective action. Since 2016, we have given more than $3.3M million to 73 area nonprofits. Tammy enjoys connecting people with things that inspire them and in ways that they can share their gifts. Lori grew up in rural Oregon and developed an early interest in volunteering and contributing to the community.
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99 Girlfriends: Collective Giving
02/23/2025
Tammy Wilhoite & Lori Rux
A Pseudoscience Cure for Women
02/16/2025
Lydia Reeder
Lydia Reeder discusses the nineteenth century origin of a pseudoscience that claimed to connect all of women's ills to her uterus. She discusses the women doctors and suffragists who fought back against this attempt to control women's bodies and lives Lydia is an award-winning author and storyteller. Her new book, The Cure for Woman … received a starred review from Publisher's Weekly and rave reviews from The New York Times.
Bloodworks Northwest
02/09/2025
Lauren Reagan
Presentation at Friendly House by Lauren Reagan focusing on the critical importance of blood donation and its life-saving impact on healthcare and in emergency situations, surgeries, and cancer treatments. Lauren Reagan is a passionate Community Engagement Liaison with Bloodworks Northwest.
Cultivating Resilience in an Age of Overwhelm
02/02/2025
Ryan Kenny
Presentation at Friendly House by Ryan Kenny about a science-based approach to building resilience through brief, powerful moments of awareness.. In our rapidly accelerating world, we face unprecedented levels of stress and anxiety. Kenny discusses “The Pause Method” which draws from neuroscience, psychology, and mindfulness research. This presentation is followed by live music, a group game, and a guided meditation. Ryan Kenny is the co-founder of Pause Meditation, where he combines his background in neuroscience and mental health with practical mindfulness techniques to help individuals and organizations build resilience.