Local Service Opportunities
There are many legitimate needs here in the greater Portland metro area. Look over the following opportunities and email the for more information:
Alterra Wynwood of Mt Hood, assisted living center
Befriend lonely people who are confined by their need of continual assistance, and have few friends and family to visit them. Contact .
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Clackamas County
Make a commitment to mentor a child of a single/incarcerated parent. For more info go to www.bbbsnorthwest.org. Contact Heidi Lessick.
Blanchet House
Feeding the homeless downtown Portland. Hook up with a group that is going this month.. or call and schedule a time to volunteer. Contact Patrick at 503-226-3911.
Father's Heart Street Ministry
Caring for the homeless in Clackamas. For more info go to www.tfhstreetministry.com. Contact Teri Gant at 503-722-9780. Also check out their 2008 wishlist.
Meals on Wheels
Oregon City, Gladstone and Milwaukie always need volunteers to deliver meals to seniors. Contact Heidi Lessick.
North Clackamas School District
Meeting the needs of kids in the district.. providing food, clothing, school supplies, housing, financial support. For more info go to www.nclack.k12.or.us. Contact Kristin Kinnie at 503-353-5663 to help.
Pregnancy Resource Center
Join others at Eastridge by donating time, supplies and clothing to this awesome Portland ministry. For more details on what their needs are go to www.portlandprc.org. Contact Sharon Dryden at 503-558-8783 to volunteer.
Prison Fellowship Ministries
Provide support to inmates prior to there release by writing. After their release- become a mentor, helping them find houseing, jobs and re-enter society. Email or call Don Wallace of Prison Fellowship at 503-680-4320.
Ronald McDonald House
Work with others to provide food for families with seriously ill children being treated at Doernbecher's Children's Hospital. Contact .
Transitional Youth
Hook up with a group from Eastridge who hangs out with homeless teens one Friday a month or contact them to find out about more opportunities. Go to www.transitionalyouth.org.
