Here's what people experiencing homelessness need:
Tri-County Portland Metro Area
1) JOIN
- Adult socks
- Adult men’s and women’s underwear (all sizes)
- Gloves (JOIN is completely out)
- Blankets
- Sleeping bags
You can drop donations off Monday - Friday 10am to 3pm. Otherwise call (503) 232-7052 ext 204.
Address:
1435 NE 81st Ave.
Portland, OR 97213
2) Janus Youth Programs
Folks can bring donations to the Janus Youth administrative offices located at 707 NE Couch Street, Monday- Friday 9am-5pm. Over the weekend they can call the Access Center at (503) 432-3986 between 8am and 6pm to arrange a delivery to our downtown shelter building.
They’re most in need of blankets, sleeping bags, warm hats and warm gloves (preferably in darker colors).
3) Street Roots
Street Roots vendors are in need of little hotties hand warmers, socks, gloves, hats and scarves.
You can drop them off at:
211 NW Davis St.
Portland, OR 97209-3922
Open:
M-F 7:30-3
Sat 7:30-2
Sun 7:30-11
4) Human Solutions
If you are interested in getting a group together and help with a meal for the Winter Family Shelter, please connect with Kristi (503-730-4754).
Click here to view the Google calendar we use for coordinating the meals. If a blue box shows busy or has a name in it we have a meal for that day. Take a look and find a date that works for your group.
Thank you for your help, we are serving 40-60 meal each night to homeless families who would not have a hot meal without volunteers like you.
5) Transition Projects
TPI is in need of larger coats and gloves. You can donate 24/7 at 665 NW Hoyt, Portland.
6) The Washington County Shelter Network
If you would like to donate to these shelters, please contact them directly - they could use socks, gloves, coats and sleeping bags.
- Forest Grove United Church of Christ
- Safe Place Shelter
- St. Anthony's Catholic Church
- Rolling Hills Community Church
7) Father’s Heart Street Ministry Winter Shelter
In need of: gloves, men’s jeans, thermal underwear, sleeping bags, hygiene items…(i.e. razors, deodorant) cold cereal, juice and men’s and women's underwear.
Drop off at The Father’s Heart Tues-Fri from 8:30am-4:00pm, and as long as we are open at night for warming center, 5pm-10pm. 603 12th Street, Oregon City. 503-722-9780
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