2022 Steve Lowenstein Trust Award
DATE: January 11, 2023
TO: Portland City Council
Simone Rede, Auditor
FROM: Commissioner Mingus Mapps
CC: Council Clerk
SUBJECT: 2022 Steve Lowenstein Trust Award Presentation (30 Minutes)
This is the 31st Annual Steve Lowenstein Trust Award being presented.
The Steve Lowenstein Trust Award was created to honor individuals who make an exemplary personal sacrifice and commitment to make a significant difference improving the quality of life for the most distressed and vulnerable populations in the City of Portland.
List of prior recipients see Exhibit A
PRESENTERS:
Steve Lowenstein Trust
Joe Hertzberg, Board Chair
Adrienne Livingston, Board Member
AWARD RECIPIENT:
Eric Knox, Founder & Executive Director HOLLA Mentorship Program and Charter School
The Board of Directors of the Steve Lowenstein Trust are pleased to present the 31st Annual 2022 Steve Lowenstein Trust Award to Mr. Eric Knox.
HOLLA (HOW OUR LIVES LINK ALTOGETHER) MISSION
To change the narrative of youth of color through culturally responsive relationships.
HOLLA
It is a program that heals our youth, a mentoring movement that collaborates, surrounds and empowers youth of color. HOLLA was founded in 2013 by Executive Director, Eric Knox. Eric moved back to Portland after some time in Los Angeles, CA and discovered gentrification had significantly impacted NE Portland and that displaced students of color lacked role models of color within the school system.
HOLLA was founded in response to this lack of representation in order to provide mentors of color to engage relationally with students.
The Steve Lowenstein Trust is part of the legacy of Steve Lowenstein, a model of public service. Steve’s sense of purpose, integrity, and perseverance inspired many who have worked on issues of human rights and social justice.