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 […]
Thank you to everyone who supported and took part in the 16th Annual Maurice Lucas Celebrity Golf Tournament. More than 100 golfers hit the links last Thursday for the 16th annual Maurice Lucas Foundation Golf Tournament, along with members of the 1977 championship Trail Blazers team. The tournament through the foundation helps fund after-school programs […]
Supporting the 16th Annual Maurice Lucas Celebrity Golf Invitational In celebration of the 16th Annual Maurice Lucas Celebrity Golf Invitational and as a generous supporter of the Maurice Lucas Foundation, you are invited to participate in an exclusive online auction. Simply click the link below then click “Start Bidding” to create an account, enter your credit card, and […]
PORTLAND, Ore. — The nonprofit Maurice Lucas Foundation has hired Sheila Zachry as its Academy Manager. She previously worked at KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School, a high performing charter school in Tennessee, since 2013. She started there as chair of the Humanities department and rose to become interim principal last year. In her new role, […]
