Reception for Connie Van Brunt

Executive Director of the Portland Schools Foundation

The Urban League of Portland is proud to announce that seven of Portland’s prominent African American organizations will host a reception to welcome Connie Van Brunt, the new Executive Director of the Portland Schools Foundation, to the city.

The reception will be held on Thursday, July 12, 2007, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Legacy Emanuel Hospital Atrium, 2801 N. Gantenbein Avenue, Portland, OR 97227. The Albina Ministerial Alliance, the African American Alliance, the African American Chamber of Commerce, Black United Fund, Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives, Inc., Self Enhancement, Inc. and the Urban League of Portland are sponsoring the event.

Connie Van Brunt is a nationally recognized educator from Chicago who was recruited to lead the Portland Schools Foundation after a nationwide search. The Portland Schools Foundation is an independent, community-based organization mobilized to ensure a first- rate education for every child, in every public school, in every Portland neighborhood. . Ms Van Brunt starts her newpost on Monday, July 9th.

Commenting on Ms. Van Brunt’s arrival in Portland, Marcus C. Mundy, President and CEO of the Urban League of Portland said:

‘We are very proud and pleased to welcome such a renowned educator and dynamic African American leader into our community. Ms. Van Brunt shares our common goal of equity and achievement for all of the diverse cultures of Portland. Each of the sponsoring organizations is looking forward to working with Ms. Van Brunt as she brings her experience and skills to enhance educational excellence and opportunity for our students.“

The reception honoring Connie Van Brunt is free of charge and open to the public. Those wishing to attend should RSVP to Midge Purcell, the Urban League of Portland, 503 280 2600 or email: mpurcell@ulpdx.org.