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Local Non-Profit Links |
Oregon Food Bank
THE hub of a statewide network of 832 hunger-relief agencies; always in need of volunteers--always appreciative of Food Drives. In Portland: Briana Winterborn, 503-282-0555 Ext. 226 www.oregonfoodbank.org/events_and_food_drives/food_drives/ | |
Loaves & Fishes —The Meals on Wheels Program (3 Centers in NE)
A nonprofit, nonsectarian organization that provides hot, nutritious meals to seniors 60 years and older. Hot noon meals are delivered by volunteers each weekday to homebound seniors. Loaves & Fishes also serves a noon lunch to more active seniors at 14 meal centers throughout the Portland metro area. Contact: Development (Donations), Georgi Byer, gbyer@lfcpdx.org, (503) 736-6325 ext. 25931 www.loavesandfishesonline.org/content/services/meals-on-wheels.asp |
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Portland Rescue Mission
Mission statement: “To minister the gospel of Jesus Christ to the homeless and needy population of Portland, providing food, shelter, clothing, counseling, education and career placement.”Contact: Sharon Klein, Volunteer Coordinator sharonk@pdxmission.org www.portlandrescuemission.org |
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Community Cycling Center
“…building skills and fostering the personal growth of youth through community-oriented recreational and educational bicycle programs and services.” Contact: General Program Information, Tom Knipe, Tom@CommunityCyclingCenter.org
General Information, 503-546-8864, Info@CommunityCyclingCenter.org www.communitycyclingcenter.org
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Low Income Families Emergency Center (LIFE)Provides families and individuals with clothing, food, household items and appliances in exchange for work; clients are asked to work one hour for food, and a half hour for clothing; volunteer time varies for other items. Contact: Leslie Garth-Clark, lifepdx@yahoo.com , (503) 284-6878.
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Northeast Emergency Food Program
Affiliated with Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon; Coordinates an emergency food program which serves the poor of Northeast Portland with equity; provides for the nutritional needs of those in emergency food situations; advocates for an end to hunger in our community in cooperation with other organizations. Contact: nefp@emoregon.org, (503) 284-5470.
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Shepherd’s Door – services to homeless women and children
“…committed to modeling Christ through personal, relevant and excellent services to homeless women and their children leading them to God-focused personal growth and sufficiency in Him.”Contact Jan Marshall, Director of Women's Ministries, 503-256-2353.
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Good Shepherd Lutheran Homes Approximately 300 people with developmental disabilities receive services within the Northwest Region. For information about the Northwest Region, volunteer opportunities or procedures for referrals to Good Shepherd Communities programs in this region, please contact Cindy Frederickson, Chief Operations Officer at (888) 298-1588.
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Friendly HouseHelp seniors in NW Portland maintain independence and quality of life. Services include Case management, food distribution, short term intervention, social activities, outreach, advocacy for the elderly, volunteer opportunities, and SHIBA (senior health insurance benefits assistance). Contact: Kristin Wollen, kwollen@friendlyhouseinc.org, (503) 224-2640 or (503) 228-4335.
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