Suzanne Savaria, our liaison to Path Home, recently attended their Family Reunion.

“It was a beautiful and inspiring event celebrating 25 years of serving women, children, and families. The evening began with food, drink, and games like Buckets, Cornhole, and Putt Putt golf, where guests could earn raffle tickets for game prize packages. Later in the evening, we celebrated many of the people who have contributed time, effort, and money as Path Home has grown from its small beginnings as Goose Hollow Women’s Shelter.

A special performance by Amenta Abioto featured her “Flower, Love of My Life” lullaby written with a Path Home resident. Amenta is one of the singer/songwriters who participated in the Lullaby Project – a collaborative program with Path Home, Oregon Symphony, and local singer/songwriters. Songwriters work with parents to write lullabies for their children.The Lullaby Project will share the songs at a concert on Tuesday, May 13 at the Alberta Rose Theater. Tickets are only $10.

In a powerful and moving part of the Family Reunion called the “Mission Moment,” a mother and son who stayed at the shelter 15 years ago shared their experience. The values of dignity, family, innovation, and compassion were center stage throughout the evening. It was a special event, and I’m proud that ninety-nine girlfriends is supporting such a wonderful organization.”