Gresham Station Shopping Center is proud to announce a community partnership to assist our East County neighbors in need with Snowcap Community Charities, the largest provider of food assistance in the State of Oregon. For the past year, Harsch Investment Properties, the owner and operator of Gresham Station, has been hosting the SnowCap Community Charities Pop Up Shop here at the center. This space has allowed SnowCap to offer their clients a space to shop for new and gently used clothing, toys, school supplies, and crafts.

Kicking off Friday, August 13! Gresham Station is hosting a Back-to-School Drive for SnowCap Community Charities that will bring financial relief to families with students eager to embark on a new school year.

Ways you can help:

Purchase an item from SnowCap’s wishlist at any of our Gresham Station Shopping Center retailers and drop off in one of the donation bins located around the center;

If you can’t make it to Gresham Station Shopping Center by August 20:

Consider making a direct monetary donation to SnowCap Community Charities (donation link). Your contribution will be used to bulk-purchase needed items for students;

Purchase donation items directly from the SnowCap Community Charities Amazon Wish List!

Together, we can make a difference in our community!

SnowCap Community Charities Back-to-School Drive at Gresham Station

Gresham, OR – December 29, 2020 – Jordan Schnitzer, President of Harsch Investment Properties, announced a $20,000 donation to SnowCap Community Charities on behalf of The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation. COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the way we all do business and has been the cause of heartache and food insecurity within the community. In response, Schnitzer felt the need to help this holiday season by donating funds to support SnowCap Community Charities. Harsch Investment Properties hosted a food distribution event for low-income families and those affected by the COVID-19 crisis at Gresham Station Shopping Center on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. The event was held on the corner of NW Civic Drive and NW 12th Street in Gresham, OR.

Over 628 families, which include 2,729 individuals, went home with a box of fresh produce, meat, and pantry essentials at the event. SnowCap will continue to serve East County additional food boxes over the next several weeks with the funds provided by the CARE Foundation.

“On behalf of all of us at Harsch Investment Properties and our tenants at Gresham Station, the thought that our neighbors and friends in East County may not have enough food on their table this holiday season breaks our hearts,” said Jordan Schnitzer, President of Harsch Investment Properties. “We are honored to work with SnowCap to provide the funding for 1,000 boxes of food that will be able to feed a family! There are always those who need a helping hand, but the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the need to reach out and help others. My philosophy has always been that those that can, must reach out and help others.”

Founded in the 1960s, SnowCap Community Charities works tirelessly at their mission to provide food, clothing, advocacy and other services to those in need who currently live east of 82nd within Multnomah County. SnowCap is the largest provider of food assistance in the State of Oregon. Last year, SnowCap distributed over 500,000 meals to more than 116,000 local people in need. SnowCap’s food pantry, clothing, utility assistance and mobile delivery programs provide direct assistance to low-income people with a focus on the most vulnerable populations, children and seniors. These direct service programs impact the lives of people who live in a world of food insecurity.

“This donation could not come at a better time. Low-income working families are struggling to make ends meet with many facing reduced and unpredictable work hours. Kids distance learning from home need nourishing food and seniors on fixed incomes are often facing tough choices when unexpected expenses come up,” said Kirsten Wageman, Executive Director of Snowcap Community Charities. “This generous gift is an encouragement to SnowCap and will provide over 3,000 people with plentiful food to brighten the end of a difficult year. We are grateful for this gift and for giving folks in need of something to celebrate!”

About Harsch Investment Properties
Harsch Investment Properties is a privately-owned real estate company that acquires, manages and develops properties for its own portfolio. The company owns and operates 27 million square feet of office, multi-tenant industrial, multi-family and retail properties in six western states. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Harsch has regional offices in Portland, Seattle, the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Las Vegas, San Diego, and Arizona. Harsch acquired Gresham Station Shopping Center in 2018. The 342,000 square foot retail center sits on 26 acres and is anchored by Craft Warehouse, Cost Plus World Market, Old Navy, Best Buy, a newly renovated Ulta and 40 other tenants. Find out more about Harsch at www.harsch.com.

About SnowCap Community Charities
SnowCap Community Charities is the largest provider of food assistance in the State of Oregon. Founded in the 1960s, SnowCap works tirelessly at their mission to provide food, clothing, advocacy and other services to those in need who currently live east of 82nd within Multnomah County. We carry out our mission with the help of 1,000 dedicated volunteers led by nine staff members and without government funding. Our work is made possible through the support of the community. Donations of food, masks, hygiene supplies and funding are needed to ensure we continue to be a reliable source of help. Find out more about SnowCap at www.snowcap.org.

Contact: Christina Blaser
Phone: (626) 318-7508
Email: christinab@harsch.com

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The Virtual Costume Contest is now open for voting! Vote for your favorite costume in each of the four categories: Scariest, Cutest, Funniest, and Most Original.

Voting is open until Thursday, November 5, at 12:00 PM. Join us on Friday, November 6 when the contest winners will be announced at noon! Share with your Facebook friends and family to collect the most votes. The costume with the most votes (likes, emojis, reactions) in each category gets a $100 gift card to Gresham Station retailers. The contestant with the overall most votes gets a $500 gift card!

Links to costume photos are below:

Cutest: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=greshamstation&set=a.10159183811852446

Scariest: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=greshamstation&set=a.10159183712027446

Funniest: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=greshamstation&set=a.10159183723687446

Most Original: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=greshamstation&set=a.10159183743392446

Vote for your Favorite Costume in the Gresham Station Virtual Costume Contest!

Calling all Goblins, Ghosts, and Witches! While Halloween may look a little different this year, we are pleased to announce that Gresham Station will host its first ever VIRTUAL Costume Contest!

To enter the costume contest, register by filling out the online form below and submit the best photo of you in your Halloween costume no later than 11:59pm on Sunday, November 1, 2020. Then join us on the Gresham Station Facebook page on Monday, November 2 to vote for your favorite contestant! Voting will be open until Thursday, November 5 at 12:00 pm, and winners will be announced on our Facebook page on Friday, November 6, 2020 at 12:00pm!

$100 Gift Cards redeemable at Gresham Station retailers will be awarded to the photo with the most “Likes” in each following categories:

Funniest Costume

Scariest Costume

Most Original Costume

Cutest Costume

A Grand Prize of $500 in Gresham Station Gift cards will be awarded to the photo with the most “Likes” overall!



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Registration for the Virtual Costume Contest is now closed. Please visit our Facebook page to vote for your favorite costumes!

Please view official rules and regulations here.

Virtual Costume Contest at Gresham Station

New farmers market will run 4-8:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Gresham Station through Aug. 28

As night neared, hundreds of Gresham residents explored the newest farmers market to come to the community — discovering more than local vendors showcasing the best local produce and handcrafted goods.

The Gresham Station Twilight Market kicked off the season with its inaugural market Wednesday, June 5, in the parking lot at the Gresham Station Shopping Center, 649 N.W. 12th St. The event is helmed by the Gresham Farmers Market, which hosts the popular Saturday festivities downtown.

But the minds behind the evening market wanted to provide an opportunity to partake in farmers market fun for those who normally can’t make it on the weekend.

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