October 10, 2013
October 10, 2013 – The governing board of Portland Adventist Community Services (PACS), has awarded John Korb, CFRE, the 2013 Barbara Nelson Award signifying his outstanding leadership and support of PACS for the past 23 years. Korb, Executive Director of the Adventist Health Foundation in Portland, has a personal passion to improve the lives of those less fortunate. “The selfless work that John has been involved with as a volunteer at PACS clearly demonstrates the emotional, physical and spiritual healing ministry of Jesus Christ,” said Tom Russell, President and CEO Adventist Medical Center. Through his volunteer leadership, Korb helped PACS develop one of Portland’s largest food pantries, which distributes more than 1 million pounds of food each year. He also helped create a primary health clinic, which was originally run by Barbara Nelson, for whom the award is named. Today the clinic in partnership with Adventist Medical Center, serves more than 1,400 uninsured patients annually. While serving as board chairman of the non-profit, Korb also helped create a thrift store featuring affordable quality clothing and household items. The proceeds help support the mission of the northeast Portland organization. Korb has helped PACS establish an endowment fund that now exceeds $200,000. “I am humbled by this award and am blessed to have been given the opportunity to serve my community and work hand in hand with hundreds of other volunteers,” said Korb.
