Laura McNeil-Loving was born January 2, 1933 in Memphis, TN to Parents Willie Wade and Gladys Streeter. Laura accepted Christ at the age of eighteen. Laura left Memphis, TN and relocated to Portland, OR with her husband Jerry McNeil. Laura was close friends with the Kirscher family where she worked as their housekeeper for over thirty years, she also; spent twenty five years with the Singer Family...

Portia Moye attended Boise Elementary School and later graduated from Jefferson High School. After graduating High School she started her first year of College at University of Southern California, but after being homesick, she came back to Portland and attended University of Oregon. Her love for the Lord began in her early years of life. Her mother raised her to seek Christ with her whole heart. ...

Mary Lee Bolds (Mother Bolds) was born on November 17, 1923, in the rural community of Omaha, Texas. Leaving the country life behind in 1947, she migrated to Portland, Oregon where she built a life and legacy with her beloved husband, Ollie Bolds, who preceded her in death in 2008....

Isaiah Jarae Mitchell was born in Portland, Oregon, November 15, 2000, to his (Mom the late) Wenona Bell and to his father Kevin Mitchell of Portland, Oregon. ...

Joe Washington was born on October 26, 1934, in Hope Hull, Alabama, eldest child of Charlie Washington and Charity Cherry Grant. Joe attended Benson Polytechnic High School where he participated and excelled in the aviation program. Upon graduation, Joe joined the Airforce on November 1, 1952. He served in the Korean War as possibly one of the first Black pilots from the northwest. During his ...