Former teacher Karen Barker continues to serve youth through the Maurice Lucas Foundation PORTLAND, Ore. – A lifetime of helping children succeed led to a Lifetime Achievement Award for Central Oregon resident Karen Barker. The World Arts Foundation presented her the honor at its Martin Luther King Day celebration Jan. 20 in Portland. The award […]
The Oregonian/OregonLive is republishing this story as part of our ongoing series, Rip City 50: The moments, people and events that have shaped the Trail Blazers’ first 50 seasons. We are publishing it today, nine years after Lucas’ death on Oct. 31, 2010. Read Full Story >
Maurice Lucas Foundation receives $7,500 grant from Wells Fargo to support its academic and athletic programs for underserved students PORTLAND, Ore. — About 60 under-served students at Harriet Tubman Middle School in N. Portland will benefit from a $7,500 grant the nonprofit Maurice Lucas Foundation (MLF) has received from Wells Fargo. The foundation will use […]
Our middle school Academy Program kicked off on September 18 with close to 60 students in 6th, 7th and 8th grade from Harriet Tubman Middle School. Students will spend time in both the classroom and the gym. They will rotate through Academic Support stations that focus on core subjects such as math, reading, writing, and […]
Foundation presents Enforcer Award to the late Howard Hedinger PORTLAND, Ore. – Like father, like son. David Lucas, son of the late Maurice Lucas, presided over the Maurice Lucas Foundation’s ninth annual Celebration Dinner, Auction and After Party on Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Portland Hilton. The event attracted more than 600 attendees. Through a […]
Maurice Lucas Foundation 9th Annual Celebration Dinner Saturday, September 7, 2019 We are excited to celebrate the Maurice Lucas Foundation with you on Saturday! LOCATION Portland Hilton 921 SW 6th Street | Portland, OR 97204 Map & Directions EVENING DETAILS 5:30 pm – Silent Auction Reception 7:00 pm – Dinner, Live Auction, Special Appeal for Youth […]
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland is still benefiting from the legacy of a man who helped secure the city’s only NBA championship. by: Ken Boddie Read Full Story >
PORTLAND, Ore. — Known as the “Enforcer” for his stout defense, power forward Maurice Lucas was an integral part of the Trail Blazers’ championship team of 1977. Lucas died of cancer in 2010 but his legacy of giving back — especially to kids — lives on in his foundation. READ FULL STORY >
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ALOHA, Ore. – At its 16th annual Celebrity Golf Invitational tournament July 25 in Aloha, the Maurice Lucas Foundation raised almost $100,000 to support the academic and athletic programs it provides to underserved middle school students in the Portland area. The winning team from Mass Mutual included Kasey Closs, Jason Daily, Justin Smithhiesler and Robbie […]
