COMMENT & VOTE BELOW

Monica is an inspiration not only to those who she serves, but also to others who strive to meet the needs of those on the margins of society.

Monica is truly one of the kindest people I know. She is someone that I look up to for inspiration.

“The ultimate expression of generosity is not in giving of what you have, but in giving of who you are.”
Johnnetta B. Cole

Monica's work is truly amazing. Her commitment to the dignity of other people is truly inspiring.

Sisters of the Road is an important element in providing care with compassion for the homeless here in Portland.

Monica has a true personal dedication to Sisters' philosophies of nonviolence and gentle personalism, and she models them every day. She works an amazing amount, but always has time for a conversation with a customer, volunteer or staff member.

A heart of gold, the brain of Einstein, and a limitless spirit--what more do you want?!?!?!?

Monica breathes genuine life into the over-used aphorism about walking the walk and talking the talk.

Monica is one of those people who can speak to anyone of any background or circumstance with heart-centered humor and wisdom from the place where we are all equal. She deserves an award every day for her persistence, humility and grace.

I vote for Monica Beemer. She's a star!

Sisters of the Road is an amazing organization in Portland!

I am grateful for every opportunity I have to donate money or services to Sisters Of The Road not only because I deeply believe in their work, but because of Monica's gentle and strong leadership.

Monica heads & represents one of the most caring organizations I've ever heard of.

i love talking with monica!

When she talks - she creates community. When she hugs you - she creates a family. And when she takes the world of impossible on she gets results that take a healthy soul and hearty spirit. How did Portland ever get so lucky?

If every NFP had a Monica Beemer, our world would quickly become a better place for all.

A compassionate leader who brings out the angels in others too.

Monica is one of the most inspiring people I know. She inspires me because she is so down-to-earth and she walks her talk and lives her life with utmost integrity. She has transformed Sisters also by the varied ways she has created fun and community-building events in honor/support of sisters...the hoedown, the guitar raffle, operation cornbread, and now....a kissing booth!! :)

Monica is so warm yet firm; kind and gentle, yet so energetic and strong to be sure that all is well at Sisters! She is so perfect in her role as Director oif Sisters of the Road.

This dude is in agreement!

Monica Beemer carries out the values of Sisters of the Road everyday. She cares about homeless people and aims to empower them.

I vote for Monica because I have seen first hand what a difference she has made to the homeless in Portland. I believe that she has gone beyond what anyone else has done to promote social justice for the homeless.

Monica welcomed me into her diverse community when I moved to Portland. That has made all the difference in my life, and in so many other lives.

sorry, some people, thank god, have a mind of their own, and know exactly when people are fishing for votes, and being brainwashed sorry for the cliche...i have spoken my mind, in the past, regarding the illegal, unethical, physical, spiritual, and social abuse to me and my family from certain people of the sisters of the road cafe, behind the guise of gentle personalism, etc, i experienced deceit, subtle, and insidious violence, by staff members and their fony fiends, and downright, ignorance, arrogance, and denial of these issues to my face, i dont think much of Genny Nelson and i never will...oh, and while i have expressed my feelings (freedom of speech) in the past, i have been met with further subtle violence and hypocrasy from the staff,,heh. yeah, just because i expressed the TRUTH, they in turn, twisted it around, reported my IP address as being in "violation" or abusive, and threatening...yeah, go right ahead, all your actions , just validated what i had said, and ever expereinced and or thot,,, i was right all along...sure, you might be angels to some people, and everyone obviously thinks you are saints, but some of us know better, and justice may not be served now, or in the near future, etc, but your skinking Karma, will show itself, sooner or later, heh, some of us, know how to think for ourselves, and refuse to "worship" you (lol) like everyone else does...cuz your basically pathetic and amusing...so go ahead, fuck with THIS IP address ; it belongs to and elderly couple in wheelchairs, who mind their own business, with their children, who lived in portland at one time, suffered unspeakable abuse at your hand...twist this TRUTH i have spoken here, around, see where it gets you THIS time, maybe someday you will actually practice what you preach...maybe someday, somewhere, the BS you write and speak about, this gentle personalism, will finally be meant for EVERYONE not just SOME ...

Monica is a unique combination of hard-nosed businesswoman, creative problem-solver, and big-hearted social worker, which has made her a great Executive Director of one of the most venerable and respected nonprofits in Oregon (and the US). She has led Sisters Of The Road to both fiscal abundance and visionary leadership around poverty issues in Portland. She knows how to both share power and wield it effectively; it's not many people you can say that about.

I am doing a project presentation for my sociology class on a grass roots organization. I found a website that had your organization on it and decided to look into it. I think that this cafe has probally contributed to the changes of many lives and I would like to say, GOOD JOB! Not everyone has the desire or compashion to help those that have a hard time helping themselves.

Monica's greatest strength is she inspires those around her to do more. Volunteer more, give more, care more - she is a walking example of all that Sister's stands for and all that our society can be.

Monica is grace personified, with heart, soul and mind in abundance. I am lucky to know her.

I met Monica today and was so moved by her passion to give voice to those who are ignored because of being homeless or impoverished. She is passionate about finding a solution to end hunger and discrimination.
I believe she has earned this award.

Shafia M. Monroe

She is so down-to-earth and she walks her talk and lives her life with utmost integrity. She has transformed Sisters also by the varied ways she has created fun and community-building events in honor/support of sisters...the hoedown, the guitar raffle, operation cornbread......

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