Hello everyone,
As some of you may be aware, my name is Ryker Yun, and I am a proud member of the 2025 Oregon Kid Governor Cabinet. I am pleased to present my second blog post, where I will share an update on my platform of assisting families in poverty. Recently, I have been actively involved in several initiatives that align with my platform. One notable event was a donation drive that was also a school competition that I organized in collaboration with the Beaverton Resource Center. Together, we successfully raised 4000 donations of various toiletries and travel sized personal hygiene items.
Another significant event was the pancake breakfast at my school held in conjunction with the Secretary of State Tobias Read. This event was where we got some of the donations. I am grateful for Secretary Read’s attendance and support.
Both of these events were integral to my platform and will leave a lasting impact on me. I am committed to continuing to engage in such initiatives in the future. I also have partnered with the pantry at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in downtown Portland. Upon reaching out to the pantry, I discovered that the guests frequently requested granola bars, but the pantry lacked sufficient supply. To address this issue, we contacted Safeway and inquired about the possibility of donating a few boxes of granola bars. Safeway graciously agreed to provide the donation. We subsequently held a meeting with Mr. Rick Edmunds, the store manager, to get the granola bars. Mr. Edmunds was very kind to help get the granola bars.
On May 31st, my family volunteered in Trinity’s pantry and helped feed those in need. Almost everybody wanted to have a bar in their meal. They were a big hit! That is what has been going on with my platform. I hope to do more soon! Until then, stay cool and have a great summer!