Again, Thai Bloom is proud to join hands with DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital and continue to support its cause and its promise to always be here for you and the animals in our community. This year has been tough due to the unforeseen pandemic that has struck us, but we never stop thinking about our animal friends and animal lovers. Thai Bloom understood the essential impact of financial need for pets and people with nowhere else to turn. For this reason, we, Thai Bloom, continue to support DoveLewis, and are proud to be a part of their annual Wet Nose Soirée fundraising event to raise support for the critical care and programs DoveLewis provides to the Portland community. This year’s Wet Nose Soirée celebration will be broadcast live on Friday, April 9, 2021, at 6:30 pm. Online participants will join the fun virtually from the comfort of their home with their furry, fluffy, and feathery friends.

The past year has brought unprecedented challenges to our educators, and students. Catlin Gabel Independent School has continued to lead by example in continuing to provide a robust and excellent education to their students, while also prioritizing health and safety for their community. Catlin Gabel’s unbeatable financial aid and focus on wellbeing are a hallmark.

In solidarity with the school, Thai Bloom has helped sponsor their annual fundraiser, an event which equips the school with finances for various needs. Thanks to the fundraiser, Catlin Gabel will be able to install touchless faucets, microphones and speakers in the classrooms, and other features which help facilitate safe learning amidst the ongoing pandemic. Visit the school’s website (catlin.edu) to learn more about their wonderful community.

Cancer is a sensitive topic that can affect many throughout the world. Since 1913, the American Cancer Society has worked tirelessly alongside its generous supporters in the relentless pursuit to save lives and create a world with less cancer. This year Thai Bloom is joining the American Cancer Society to support its cause as there is still a lot more work to be done. Let’s not allow the recent effects of the pandemic to put the critical mission at risk. Let’s bring the community and business leaders together and Join Thai Bloom and the American Cancer Society in helping save more lives on Saturday, November 14th, and celebrate the American Cancer Society Portland Hope Gala’s very first-ever digital event.

For several years now, we have maintained a close relationship with Wat Buddha Oregon. The Temple offers a place of respite and spiritual instruction for many Thai Buddhists around Salem and Portland. The doors are also open to those looking to learn more about Buddhism and Thai culture. Many of our staff frequent the temple for various activities and gatherings they host throughout the year. We have helped with cooking fundraisers and other events hosted on their grounds. This year, many of these events were cancelled by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Inspired by Wat Buddha’s continual support of the Thai community in Oregon, Thai Bloom has donated $2,500 to support their work through the challenges this year has brought. We offer our gratitude to The Buddhist Temple of Oregon for their work during this time and are eager to see how they continue to care for our local Thai community.

Co-Founders Walter and Sayan visited Wat Buddha and paid respects to Ajahn.

In a state as bounteous as Oregon, no one should go hungry. Thai Bloom is proud to support Hunger-Free Oregon in their vision and supports their upcoming campaign on April 14, 2020, and hope to make their vision of ending hunger come true for many Oregonians.

In a recent survey in Oregon, nearly half of students from PreK through college graduation do not have access to healthy food, every day. College students, especially non-traditional students, are having to choose between buying books or eating, which no one should ever have to choose between these two, and no children should never be worried about the status of their next meal. Let’s take a stand, and together, we can make a difference.

Thai Bloom is roaring into the 20’s with their support of the 4th Annual Auction 2 Cure MS: Roaring 20’s Dinner & Auction on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at 6 o’clock in Beaverton! Auction 2 Cure MS raises money for the BikeMS event for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Oregon Chapter. The MS Society in Portland supports local MS patients with education, seminars, prescription assistance, as well as assisting funds for critical research for a cure. Some of that research is even being done in our own backyard at Oregon Health Science University (OHSU).

What is MS, you might ask?
Well we don’t know what causes it- genetic or environmental. But it’s an autoimmune disease that causes damage to the myelin in the central nervous system (CNS) — and to the nerve fibers themselves — interferes with the transmission of nerve signals between the brain and spinal cord and other parts of the body. There are 4 different types of MS: Relapsing Remitting, Secondary Progressive, Primary Progressive and Clinically Isolated Syndrome.

Is there a cure?
Nope, which is why we are raising money for the National MS Society! It’s so crucial because for those with Primary Progressive MS (the most severe form), there is only 1 treatment to slow progression, compared to the 15+ that are available for those with Relapsing Remitting form of MS.

“Community” has always been a part of us, and it defines what we do and who we are as one. The power of coming together and creating a force can help our future generation and us by expanding creativity and outside-the-box thinking. Thai Bloom is all for it and is proud to support Beaverton Civic Theatre, The Beaverton Arts Foundation, and ISing Choir with enhancing our quality of life, deepens our culture and helps strengthen our unity in building stronger communities in their upcoming event “Mayor’s Ball held at Nike on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Let’s no longer hope for the what-if and let the art of our heritage inspires and transform us along with 350 community leaders, business owners, and government officials in supporting arts in our community on March 14, 2020.

A strong community is essential for each one of us, and Thai Bloom is all about building, creating, and giving back to the community. Supporting Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center in their focus is one step to bring our diverse community together by promoting a healthy way of living for everyone. From March 2nd through March 6th, Conestoga will be hosting a seasonal event called Patron Appreciation Week as a way to celebrate the community that utilizes the center’s services. Throughout the event, Conestoga will be highlighting the various activities, including classes for cooking, art, various sports, swimming lessons, and more for a variety of different age groups. As a local business, Thai Bloom is proud to support such cause to ensure Conestoga can continue to provide a fun activity for the community at a low cost and as well as providing excellent recreation opportunities for all ages to enjoy.

Thai Bloom is not only making good authentic Thai food but is very compassionate to the welfare of animals. This upcoming April 17, 2020, at the Portland Art Museum, Thai Bloom is partnering with DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital in their quest to help animals’ lovers in their time of need. DoveLewis’ exclusive “Wet Nose Soiree,” is going to be a one-of-a-kind event that features special animal guests, exciting auction packages, and elegant food and beverages. A super fun party dedicated to every animal and every person who cares for them. With animal ownership growing each year, the necessity of having an active haven for animals in need reminds us that animals also deserve and exceptional quality of life, treatment, and care, and Thai Bloom is proud to be part of such community.

Being a part of the community is important to us. This upcoming Friday, October 11, 2019, Thai bloom is proudly supporting the Portland Rose Festival Foundation with its 2019 Cocktails & Rose Dinner & Auction at Montgomery Park.

For 112 years, the Portland Rose Festival Foundation has delivered award-winning events, and programs as its gift to the citizens of the city. Let’s continue to serve the community by providing families with programs with activities that promote the arts, education, and volunteerism.