Dear Shangri-La Family, Friends and Stakeholders, As you may have heard, yet again, Shangri-La is facing a serious financial crisis. At the moment, this crisis impacts people with developmental disabilities. For more specific information, click here.  I am working closely with others on a strategy to diminish or eliminate these problems, but, as usual, I need [...]

Shangri-La, The Oregon Rehabilitation Association and the Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities hosted a briefing and tour for Representative Tina Kotek, D, District 44, NW Portland. Representative Kotek is a member of the Ways and Means committee and a long time advocate for Oregonians who are also disadvantaged. She is known for her compassionate and [...]

Tom Magenheimer, Shawnell Funetes and Marsha Wilson were recently honored by the Oregon Rehabilitation Association (ORA) as recipients of the 2009 Works of Heart Award. Tom, Shawnell and Marsha all work in Shangri-La’s Housing Program and carry out Shangri-La’s Mission with passion, compassion and competency. We are all honored by their recognition, grateful for their [...]

Shangri-La’s CEO, Jan Kral, recently received the Oregon Rehabilitation Association’s (ORA) Al Award for 2009. The award is the most prestigious given by ORA and is presented annually to the individual who has demonstrated “significant contributions to the development, expansion or improvement of rehabilitation facilities and programs, for the ultimate benefit of people with disabilities.” [...]