Portland’s Original Iron Chef raises nearly $200,000

A smiling woman holds up a bidding paddle with the number 210 and the Columbia Bank logo, while a man next to her smiles at an indoor event with people in the background.

In its 17th year, the Portland’s Original Iron Chef event raised nearly $200,000 to help keep children safe and build strong families. The funds will be directed toward the work of our three Children’s Relief Nurseries that serve children and their caregivers/families to intervene in situations of child abuse and neglect. Through therapeutic classrooms, parenting classes, home visits and more, the Nurseries see proven positive outcomes in family relationships and children’s development. See an album of photos from the event on its Facebook page.