Community Warehouse is a volunteer-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency that collects and redistributes donate furniture and household goods to low-income people in Oregon and southwest Washington. Working in partnership with more than 100 social services agencies, the Warehouse fulfills over 40 requests each week.We value recycling, volunteerism, financial transparency in all aspects of the organization, preserving the dignity of clients and providing services in a timely and cost-effective manner that honors the donors who keep our doors open.

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CLICK MAP TO FIND HOMELESS SHELTERS AND SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

The Homeless Shelter Directory provides Homeless Shelters and Homeless Service Organizations. This includes all resources necessary to help the needy.

The directory was created for people who want to find and donate food and/or supplies to their local shelter.

Volunteer Opportunities are also needed at most shelters. I have listed contact information for volunteering at these shelters.

Due to the current foreclosure rate and US recession, many shelters have waiting lists. Please call before going to the shelter.

Homeless Students and Education

Resources and Advocacy for K-12 and College Students Experiencing Homelessness

According to data released by the Department of Justice, more than 1.7 million teenagers experience homelessness within the United States each year – a number that is considered low given students’ reticence to share details of their living situations. Education should be a basic right of every citizen, yet far too many students who find themselves without permanent housing aren’t aware of the wealth of resources available to them – both on campus and in their local communities. The following guide addresses this as well as other common barriers to academic success, current legislation, and meaningful ways that educators and administrators can make a difference for both K-12 and college students experiencing homelessness.

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Everyone can do something for the community. At Hands On Greater Portland, we develop this potential in volunteers. We connect them with opportunities to feed the hungry, teach our children, house the homeless, restore our environment and meet other important community needs.

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Talking to Your Kids About Losing Your Home: 4 Mistakes to Avoid

It’s hard enough to pack up your clothes, furniture and belongings to move to a new house — but it is nearly unbearable when the choice to leave is not yours. This is the sad reality that one in every 2,000 homeowners faced in 2017. From bank repossessions to defaulting on loans, foreclosure is a frightening situation for any family, but especially for those with children.

It’s only natural to want to shelter your children from the stressful burden of losing your home. In fact, most parents will do everything they can to shield their kids from the ups and downs of the adult world. But children can easily pick up on distress in the household. If you don’t include them in the conversation, you have no idea what their imaginations can come up with. This guide walks you through the four major mistakes parents make when it comes to dealing with their kids and a family crisis — like losing your home — and how to be open and honest in your conversations.

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Adopt-A-Family) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that provides assistance to those who would otherwise not have a holiday celebration. We achieve this by connecting people in the community to families in need.

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