Portland benefit screening of “The Cassandra Cat” will raise funds for House of Dreams no-kill shelter
A fundraiser built around a classic film screening
A benefit screening of the 1963 film The Cassandra Cat is scheduled for Sunday, February 1, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hollywood Theatre in Portland. Proceeds from the event are designated to support House of Dreams, a local no-kill cat shelter.
The screening is presented as a direct fundraiser: ticket revenue from the show is intended to go to the shelter, which operates locally and lists the event as part of its public schedule. The organizers have not listed additional on-site fundraising components in public event information.
What House of Dreams is and what the money supports
House of Dreams is a Portland-based cat rescue and shelter that describes itself as no-kill. Public information for the organization lists a Portland mailing address and local contact number, along with volunteer, adoption-interest, and intake pathways for the community. The group also notes that demand for cat placement is high and that it cannot accept every request for intake, a constraint common among limited-capacity rescue organizations.
While the benefit event announcement does not break down how funds will be allocated, shelters typically rely on donations and fundraising to cover essential operating costs tied to animal care. These can include medical treatment, food, supplies, foster coordination, spay/neuter services, and support for adoptions and transfers.
About the film: a Czech New Wave title with a cat at its center
The Cassandra Cat (originally released in Czechoslovakia) is associated with the Czech New Wave and has been distributed under multiple English titles, including When the Cat Comes and The Cat Who Wore Sunglasses. The film’s premise centers on a cat whose presence reveals aspects of human character through color, unfolding in a small-town setting with elements of fantasy and social commentary.
The Portland event pairs the film’s cat-focused narrative with a fundraising objective, using a scheduled theatrical screening as the mechanism for community support.
Event details at a glance
Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, Oregon
Purpose: Benefit screening; proceeds intended for House of Dreams
Public event information states that proceeds from the screening will go to House of Dreams.
Why benefit screenings remain a staple for animal welfare fundraising
Film benefit events are a recurring fundraising model for animal welfare groups because they combine a predictable revenue source (ticket sales) with an opportunity to broaden awareness among audiences who may not already be connected to local rescue networks. For shelters facing ongoing intake pressure and routine care costs, even single-event fundraising can provide flexible support that is difficult to secure through restricted grants or program-specific funding.