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WELCOME TO THE ARTIST MENTORSHIP
PROGRAM (AMP)!

For over 30 years, the Artist Mentorship Program (AMP) has been at the forefront of providing essential resources and fostering connections for youth experiencing homelessness in Portland, Oregon. Our mission is to empower young individuals through music, art, and mentorship, creating a safe and inclusive environment where they can explore their creative potential and build pathways to stability.

ANNUAL REPORT

In 2023, AMP provided over 13,000 youth engagement hours, ensuring youth had access to a safe space during high risk evening hours.

Read more about our incredible impact in the Portland community in our annual report.

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EQUITY STATEMENT

The Artist Mentorship Program (AMP) recognizes the systemic oppression of youth experiencing homelessness and works to engage all voices to create a diverse and inclusive environment in which youth can thrive. AMP is committed to pursuing diversity, equity and inclusion for all people regardless of gender identity, racialized identity, Indigenous status, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, ability, socioeconomic status, and religion in all policies and practices. AMP’s commitment to this constantly evolving awareness will be held at the forefront of our organizational decisions.

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MEET OUR TEAM & PARTNERS
 

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

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AMP TEAM

William Kendall
William Kendall

Executive Director

Theresa Sayles
Theresa Sayles

Operations Director

Watson Kendall
Watson Kendall

Music Director

AMP BOARD

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Matt Wicker

President

Wickerwoodwork

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Michelle DePass

Treasurer

City of Portland, Bureau of Planning and Sustainability

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Alec Drummond

Board Member

Semi-retired, Painter, and Co-founder of BioLite, LLC

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Pippa Arend

Vice President

Creative Philanthropic Consulting

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Sarah Tarter

Board Member

Providence Health & Services

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David Paulsen

Board Member

Soapbox Derby

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Alice Kendall

Secretary

Wonderland Tattoo

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Gordon Noble

Board Member

Musician

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Joanne Kim

Board Member

Northwest Academy

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AMP SPONSORS

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