Central City Concern Graduation Ceremony

Volunteers from Central City Concern often help out at NWPM's food pantry when we receive deliveries. Central City recognizes individuals who complete 80 hours of community volunteering with a graduation ceremony and will do so Wednesday, September 8th at 3:00pm.
If you would like to support these members of our community for reaching this milestone, come celebrate their success. RSVP via email to malejos@centralcityconcern.org or call (503) 467-4630.

Faith in Action Network of Oregon 1 Day Fall Conference

Announcing: Faith in Action Network of Oregon 1 Day Fall Conference hosted by Northwest Portland Ministries, member of the state wide network and provider of transportation, nutrition , recreation & helping hands in NW & downtown Portland.

For: Interfaith volunteer programs that serve seniors, and interested partners and individuals.

What: Faith in Action Fall 2010 Conference ~ Topic Fundraising/Engaging Volunteers

Where: Saint Patrick's Church, 1623 NW 19th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97209

When: Monday, September 27th, 08:30AM- 4:00PM

Why: Networking, education and professional development for interfaith volunteer programs.

Cost: $10.00 for members of FiA of OR & $25.00 for non-members (includes lunch).

Register by 9/22/10 using the conference brochure below (click and print), or for more info. contact:

Kathy Watson
Faith In Action
310 Villa, #110
Newberg, OR 97132
Kathleen.Watson2@providence.org

NHBA Food Drive Benefit

Nob Hill Business Association
Food Drive Benefit for Northwest Portland Ministries’ Emergency Food Services

Results May 2010

7,000 lbs food gathered
$3,322 cash raised
=
470 food boxes filled from donated food
+
332 boxes of food purchased
OR
237 weekend food backpacks filled

Thanks to our many community supporters: Umpqua Bank, Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, Food Front Cooperative Grocery, Blush Beauty Bar, Moonstruck Chocolates, Child’s Play, Lucy’s Table, Forest Park Federal Credit Union, Amy Sacks Eyeware, Limo Restaurant, Goorin Bros., GreatCoffee.com, Hip Hound, Sammye Sanborn, Heron Haus Bed & Breakfast, Thereaputic Assoicates NW, FedEX, Dragonfly Coffee House, St. Clair Apt., ESCO Corp, Albina Community Bank, Lincoln High School, Linfield College School of Nursing, Ascension Episcopal Parish, Congregation Beth Israel, First Immaneul Lutheran Church, First Presbyterian Church, Havurah Shalom, Parish of St. Mark, Portland City Center Sancutary, St. Mary’s Catholic Cathedral, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Zion Lutheran Church, First United Methodist Church.

Thank You and Please Join us Next Year!

VISTA Position

Due to budget cuts in the state, our VISTA Community Outreach position is no longer available. We are greatly disappointed and apologize for any inconvenience.

Food Pantry Service Hours Changing

Please make a note of the following change and share the information with anyone who may need it. (Click image at right for flier.)

Beginning July 1, 2010, the hours of operation for Northwest Portland Ministry's (NWPM) Food Pantry will change. The new service hours are from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays at First Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1808 NW Irving Street.

A new ramp was recently built at First Immanuel Lutheran so that recipients can better access services in the building. Use of the ramp is being coordinated with another program co-located in the lower level, Rose Haven, which needs ramp access in the morning. NWPM Food Pantry recipients using scooters and wheelchairs will now be able to enter the pantry - and those with carts of food can exit the building more easily - during the new afternoon hours (starting at 12:30).

The NWPM Food Pantry serves people residing at NW Portland addresses, and we extend south to include the triangle south of Burnside to Taylor and east to SW 10th. A map of our service area is available by clicking here. For more information about the Food Pantry, click here.

• We will continue to deliver emergency food boxes to those who are ill or otherwise unable to make it to the food pantry to shop for themselves. Food box delivery happens regularly by special arrangement.
• Volunteer drivers can provide rides on Tuesdays (arranged in advance) for those who need help getting home with their groceries.
• Ramp access prior to July 1, 2010 can be scheduled between 12:30-1:00 by contacting: Kelly Caldwell (503) 221-1224 ext. 105 or kelly@nwpm.org

You're Invited

May 3-7 is Nurse's Week at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, and for the 700 nurses working here, that means the Fourth Annual Nurse Week Food Drive Competition!

Twenty nursing units compete to donate the most food-per-nurse, with the collected food supporting two fabulous neighborhood programs run by Northwest Portland Ministries: the Emergency Food Box program for low-income residents, and the Food for Kids Backpack program benefiting Chapman School students who otherwise would go home hungry for the weekend.

Weigh-in for the trophy and weighty honor is 8 a.m. Friday, May 7 in the Good Samaritan lobby, 1015 N.W. 22nd Ave. Please join us as we tip the scales against hunger in our neighborhood. (map.)
Last year, Good Sam nurses donated nearly 3,000 pounds of the foods most needed by these programs!

"Nurses are not only focused on their caring and compassion in the hospital, but caring and compassion in the community. The people who need this food are the people they take care of," said Denise Fall, RN, who co-chairs the Nurses Week Food Drive Competition with Desi Shubin, RN. "Nurses," added Shubin, "are really generous."

Hope to see you there!

Help Feed Neighbors-Buy a Raffle Ticket Today!

The Nob Hill Business Association has organized an amazing local fundraiser to support our Nutrition Support services i.e. Food Pantry, Food for Kids Backpack service, and Expanded Nutrition Support. Buy a raffle ticket from April 1 through May 31st to support our neighbors in need and win a great prize! FAQ Flier, click here.

You can buy tickets at the following locations:

• Blush Beauty Bar (map)


• Moonstruck Chocolates on NW 23rd Ave. (map)


• Forest Park Federal Credit Union (map)


• Northwest Portland Ministries (map)


• Child's Play (map)

You can also call NWPM at 503-221-1224

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a 6-week educational series designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend with a chronic illness. You will benefit from this class whether you are helping a parent, spouse, friend, someone who lives at home, in a nursing home, or across the country. Class size is limited, and registration is required – call the number listed by the class you wish to attend. (*Suggested donation of $25 to help defray cost of the book – but not required in order to attend class).

Class Location	Class Dates and Times	Call to Register
Hollywood Senior Center 1810 NE 40th Avenue Portland	April 5 – May 10, 2010 Mondays 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.	503/413-8018
Cherrywood Village 1417 SE 107th Avenue Portland	April 8 –May 13, 2010 Thursdays 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.	503/413-8018
St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church 17435 NW West Union Road Portland	April 14 – May 19, 2010 Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.	503/645-0744

Field Trips for April 2010!

April 6, 10:30 am-2:30 Shopping at Kohl’s
The Beaverton Kohl's Department Store is always a good place to shop for bargains. After shopping, enjoy a relaxing lunch at Marie Callendar’s Restaurant. Bring money for lunch and shopping.

April 14, 9:30 am-2:30 pm Guide Dogs for the Blind Tour
Learn how guide dogs are chosen and trained during a tour of the Guide Dogs for the Blind campus in Boring, OR. The tour may include a visit to the kennels, the puppy socialization area and the veterinary clinic. After the tour, enjoy lunch at the Gresham Olive Garden. The tour is free. Bring money for lunch.

April 20, 12:30 pm– 3 pm Jewish Museum Tour
Enjoy an educational tour of the Oregon Jewish Museum where you will have the opportunity to view the “Letters to Sala” exhibit. The tour is $3.

April 27, 9:00 am-4:00pm Tillamook Coast Trip
This trip starts with a visit to the Tillamook Cheese Factory where you can learn about the cheese making process and see the cheese makers at work. Then we will travel to the Tillamook Air Museum where you can enjoy lunch at the Air Base Café before you tour the air museum. During the tour, you will be able to see over 30 War Birds including the P-51 Mustang and the Dauntless Dive Bomber. The Tillamook Cheese Factory is free and the Air Museum is $7.50 for groups of ten or more. Lunch ranges from $5 to $10.

To Sign Up For a Trip, Please Call Northwest Portland Ministries at:
503-221-1224 x100
Suggested Gas Donation Based On Mileage: ($5-$7)

Jewish Museum Field Trip!

Join us for a special tour of the Oregon Jewish Museum!
Date: Tuesday, April 20
Time: 1pm- 2:30 pm
Address: 1953 NW Kearney St., Portland, OR, 97209 (map)
Cost: cost is $3.00 paid at the door (group rate).

The visit will begin with a presentation about the unique history of Oregon’s Jewish community by education coordinator, Lea Faw. There will be time to explore the exhibits at your own pace.

TRANSIT OPTIONS:

• Walk or public transit
• NWPM Shuttle from PGE Max Stop
• Ride from home in NWPM Service Area

If you reside in the NWPM service area (map), CALL Dave to sign-up or to get a ride: 503 221-1224 ext. 100.

Do you know about Federal Tax Deductions for Volunteers?

Northwest Portland Ministries greatly appreciates the time and energy volunteers like you devote to our neighbors in need. We also know that you sometimes incur out-of-pocket costs and we wanted you to know that Uncle Sam treats some of these costs as charitable contributions that you can deduct on your income tax return!

The memo in the documents below, from our partner Hands on Portland, provides information about the tax aspects of volunteering, donations, and costs incurred while volunteering. If you have further questions, require documentation for your tax records or wish to receive this form as a PDF, please contact Northwest Portland Ministries Office Manager Codi Kodama at 503-221-1224 x 103 or email info@nwpm.org.

PS. Good record keeping is key to being able to deduct mileage expenses too! Find an ehow.com contributor's tips on keeping track of those miles here.

Click on the images below for the info.

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Alert! We need a new FREEZER!

Hello friends. Today, the freezer at Northwest Portland Ministries pantry, photo below, went out of service! It has had it's share of repairs, but this time it looks like it is out for good.

Please, if you know of anyone willing to donate a commercial or industrial size freezer to NWPM, please call Preston at 503 221-1224 Ext. 104.

In addition to the regular Pantry hours today from 11:00am to 1:00pm, we did a "portable food pantry" run to residents in need at Williams Plaza to ensure that food would not spoil and go to waste. We served over 70 households today! Additional items went to folks at Medallion & Helen Sweindell Apts.


Big thanks to today's volunteers: Barbara C., Yolanda L., Michele F. Chris B. Timm D, Larry Nelson, Cissy L. & Helen s. Dennis S & of course, Preston H, for getting the food distributed on short notice today!