Operation Helping Hands

Carson Kelso, 10, of Vancouver, delivers lunches and blankets to homeless people on West Burnside Street in Portland, Oregon on December 19, 2009. Andrea J. Wright / For The Columbian Visit: http://tiny.cc/54zMQ Freelance Professional Photographer Andrea J. Wright: www.thewrightpictures.com View and buy photographs: http://pa.photoshelter.com/c/thewrightpictures

Business Owners Go Green In Portland

A streetcar passes by The Gerding Theater as business owners attending the GoGreen '09 all-day conference, look at a three wheel electric vehicle in Portland, Oregon on Wednesday, October 7, 2009. The Obama administration wants to spend $280 million on mass transit projects, such as streetcars and bus facilities, to make more livable communities that reduce pollution. Andrea J. Wright / The Wright Pictures and Social Enterprises Freelance Professional Photographer Andrea J. Wright: www.thewrightpictures.com Buy Photographs: http://pa.photoshelter.com/c/thewrightpictures

Carrot Harvest For The Clark County Food Bank

Brilan Rohan, 5, of Vancouver, from left, Justin Flintoff, 9, of Vancouver, and Luke Pipkin, 10, of Camas harvest carrots at the Washington State University Vancouver Research and Extension Unit for the Clark County Food Bank in Vancouver, Washington on September 13, 2009. Andrea J. Wright / For The Columbian Visit: www.columbian.com Freelance Professional Photographer Andrea J. Wright: www.thewrightpictures.com Buy Photographs: http://pa.photoshelter.com/c/thewrightpictures

World Hunger Relief Kitchens

Deja Stuart, 4, eats free chicken and biscuits at Kentucky Fried Chicken in Hazel Dell during the "World Hunger Relief Kitchens" program on October 13, 2009. Andrea J. Wright / For The Columbian Visit: http://tiny.cc/El2r1

Professional Skateboarder Ryan Sheckler Meets Portland Fans

Professional skateboarder Ryan Sheckler signs autographs at JCPenney in the Clackamas Town Center mall on September 26, 2009. Andrea J. Wright / For The Wright Pictures Visit: http://pa.photoshelter.com/c/thewrightpictures

Africa Bridge Harvest Gala

Obo Addy Drummers perform at the Africa Bridge Harvest Gala on Sauvie Island, an annual event to raise funds for Africa Bridge, a non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of orphans and vulnerable children impacted by HIV/AIDS in Tanzania by empowering their communities through microloans, income generating project training, scholarships and health education. August 29, 2009 Andrea J. Wright / For Africa Bridge and Social Enterprises Visit: www.africabridge.org

90-year-old Tualatin Man Gets His Vision Back

Marty Alvey, 90, of Tualatin got his vision back after being legally blind for many years, August 11, 2009. Andrea J. Wright / For New York Daily News Visit: http://tiny.cc/A60Ni

Humane Society For Southwest Washington Has A New Location

Zach Forsyth, animal care supervisor, and Kirsten Turner, animal care technician, coax a reluctant dog into a pet carrier during Saturday's animal shelter move to the huge new facility at 1100 N.E. 192nd Ave., July 25, 2009. Andrea J. Wright / For The Columbian Visit: http://tiny.cc/iOxib

Hummingbirds

Noel Johnson’s Woodland flower garden attracts hummingbirds on Wednesday, July 15, 2009. Andrea J. Wright / For The Columbian Visit: http://www.columbian.com/article/20090723/LIVING/707239994

Ridgefield Fourth of July Parade

Maureen Groat, of Ridgefield tosses candy to spectators for the St. Mary of Guadalupe Church float in Ridgefield’s Fourth of July celebration and parade in downtown Ridgefield on Saturday, July 4, 2009. Andrea J. Wright / For The Columbian Visit: http://tiny.cc/wd5Yx