Posts by Laura Queen

Sometimes the most meaningful partnerships begin with simply showing up. This spring, Melissa Shaw of Lewis Realtors and Lewis Loves joined us for the Chelsea Hicks Foundation’s Crowned in Magic…

There are some days in nonprofit work that just hit a little differently. Days when generosity shows up in a big way. Days when you get to meet people who…

  Behind the Scenes: A Little More Sparkle Is Coming to the Ball What happens when you give a talented mixologist the theme Once Upon a Time… A Night to…

Progressive Volunteers Bring Heart, Helping Hands & a Little Sparkle to CHF Sometimes a volunteer day starts long before anyone walks through our doors. For Janice Pilkenton, Managing Attorney of…

Sometimes, all it takes is one opportunity to spark something extraordinary. As Development Director for the Chelsea Hicks Foundation, I am always looking for opportunities to introduce today’s youth to…

There are volunteer groups, and then there are volunteer groups that walk through the door feeling like old friends. For the past several years, the Chelsea Hicks Foundation has been…

Sometimes the biggest impact begins with something as simple as an email. When I first reached out to leadership teacher Brian Slagle at Cascade Junior High, I wasn’t surprised when…

At Chelsea Hicks Foundation, we are continually inspired by young people who choose to make a difference in the lives of others. Recently, the students of Lake Oswego Middle School…

When a group of employees from Turner & Townsend Heery walked through the doors of the Chelsea Hicks Foundation warehouse this week, many of them weren’t quite sure what to…

There are moments when you walk away reminded that young people truly can change the world. For us at the Chelsea Hicks Foundation, one of those moments happened on May…

The mornings always start the same. A trailer, packed to the brim with Chelsea’s Closets—every costume, accessory, and tiny detail we can fit—rolling into Randall Children’s Hospital with hope that…

Local women. Open hearts. Real impact. Community Women’s Day of Service is what happens when local women decide to show up for their community, for each other, and for causes…

There is something really special about the volunteers who don’t just show up once… they come back. That’s exactly what we experienced today with the incredible team from Public Storage.…

A few weeks ago, we welcomed a team from Sundt Construction and the Sundt Foundation into our warehouse. They came to deliver a generous grant, one that will directly support…

Some of the most meaningful work we do at the Chelsea Hicks Foundation happens quietly, in the day-to-day moments that make everything else possible. For the past two years, the…

At the Chelsea Hicks Foundation, we often say that magic isn’t just in fairy tales. It happens every day in the hands and hearts of our volunteers. For nearly two…

Our first-ever Crowned in Magic Luncheon was more than a gathering. It was a meaningful moment in the story of the Chelsea Hicks Foundation, one filled with connection, generosity, and…

With a trailer full and a long drive ahead, we set out knowing this would be more than just another hospital visit. Our trailer was packed to the brim as…

A Visit to Randall Children’s Hospital There is always a quiet anticipation before a hospital visit. The packing, the planning, the careful loading of bins and racks all while trying…

What started as a single visit to a Sherwood High School Leadership class quickly grew into something much bigger. After learning about the mission of The Chelsea Hicks Foundation and…

At the Chelsea Hicks Foundation, we are deeply grateful to the local businesses that help us brighten the lives of children who need us most, bringing joy and magic every…

Celebrating the Heart Behind the Horsepower at ProTek Automotive The Spirit of Cars holiday party hosted by ProTek Automotive was a beautiful celebration of generosity, community, and heart. Surrounded by…

 This holiday season, the spirit of giving was alive and well at Market Village and Northbrook Apartments, where residents and staff came together to support the Chelsea Hicks Foundation Holiday…

December at Randall Children’s Hospital is always emotional, especially so close to the holidays. As we traveled through six floors, we were reminded that many families would give anything to…

It all began with a visit to Katie Rarick’s Leadership class at Sherwood High School. Katie is an exceptional educator who understands the value of empowering students. She knows that…

Some events spark joy. Others spark connection. Prairie High School’s Trunk or Treat did both, and they did it with remarkable leadership, teamwork, and heart.  This year, students at Prairie High…

  For over 20 years, a special Halloween tradition has been quietly spreading joy in the Bridlemile community. Originally started by a neighbor who served hot spiced cider on Halloween…

Every once in a while, we are reminded that generosity, friendship, and community are still very much alive. This month, the Ladies of the Early Ford V8 Car Club of…