Polaris North Star Benefit Dinner 2023 Recap

Our North Star dinner was a tremendous success, raising over $100,000 for our community!

If you weren’t able to attend, or want to revisit this magical night, our key moments video is for you!

Recap Video Timestamps

Staff Words on Impact

54:06 – Louren – Words on Homelessness Prevention program.

55:54 - Jenn – Words on wage equity.

1:00:41 – Claire – Words on Home Grocery Delivery program.

1:02:36 – Kelly – Words on Community Connector program.

1:04:41 – Esther – Words on translation / interpretation services.

1:08:24 – Johnny – Words on culturally relevant foods.

Closing Remarks

1:09:51 – Kelly Brown, Executive Director

Land Acknowledgement

0:10 – Jenn EagleSpeaker (staff)

Board Welcome

2:07 – Emily Billow (board)

Executive Director Welcome & North Star Partner Award

8:44 - Kelly Brown, Executive Director

Keynote Speakers

14:19 – Michelle McDaniel’s Talk: Wage Equity Study & Social Work Legitimacy

40:24 – Oliver Frost’s Talk: Personal Story – Growing up Food Insecure