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Arlene Schnitzer
Sharon Straus, Sunshine Pantry
Arlene Schnitzer donates $10 million to the Portland Art Museum The Portland Art Museum announced Jan. 21 that it received a $10 million gift from philanthropist Arlene Schnitzer – the largest contribution ever from an individual donor in the museum’s 127-year history. Schnitzer’s gift supports the museum’s ongoing “Connections Campaign” intended to bring together the two buildings on its campus through the new Mark Rothko Pavilion. Named after the famous 20th-century painter who grew up in Portland, the museum aims to use the pavilion to improve public access and bolster its endowment through the campaign. An official announcement of the public campaign is anticipated in 2021. Arlene Schnitzer’s relationship with the Portland Art Museum began when she enrolled as a student at the Museum Art School. She and her husband, Harold Schnitzer, z” l, along with their son, Jordan, have been close partners of the Museum for almost half a century. Their passion for art, and our city, led to leadership roles at the Museum. Jordan Schnitzer, Arlene’s son, announced the contribution at the museum Tuesday morning. The heir to one of Oregon’s top philanthropic families, Jordan, along with his parents, have made substantial gifts to the museum and other arts institutions in Oregon. Along with Schnitzer’s gift, U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, announced a $750,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities in support of the museum’s campaign. portlandartmuseum.org
Sunshine Pantry is back up and running Family-run food bank Sunshine Pantry, owned by Sharon Straus, has reopened at its new location at 13600 SW Allen Blvd. in Beaverton. The pantry is open from 10 am to 2 pm Monday through Friday. Sunshine Pantry gathers, collects and purchases food and amenities to distribute to families in need in the community. They currently supply food, toiletries and clothing to more than 500 families a month. The pantry is always in need of volunteers, please contact 503-841-9418 for volunteer opportunities. sunshinepantry.org
14 FEBRUARY 2020 | OREGON JEWISH LIFE
