SVPP and Neighborhood House Event

(From the March 2008 Newsletter)

On March 6th, SVPP and Neighborhood House—host organization to SVPP Investee, the Child Care Improvement Project (CCIP)—hosted a very informative Partner event focused on early childhood development issues. The event took place at the Portland Children’s Museum and was well attended by SVPP Partners and their families, Neighborhood House representatives and friends.

Ken Thrasher, Chairman and CEO of Compli Inc. and an outspoken advocate for children’s issues, served as the keynote speaker. His comments were followed by remarks from a panel consisting of representatives from SVPP, the Children’s Institute and CCIP. The session was effective in highlighting the impact that investments in early childhood education have on childhood development and the community welfare at large.

SVPP enjoys a close relationship with Neighborhood House and is rounding out its second year of investment in CCIP.