Got a pick-up truck?

Help low income neighbors get some furniture! Many times someone gets into housing but has absolutely nothing, no bed, no chairs etc. The case managers we work with can help folks get items from places like the Community Warehouse, but often there is no way to transport these items to the recipient. This project can be scheduled at your convenience, please let us know if have a van or truck & could be available for this type of service.

Call 503 221-1224.

Math Tutors Needed for PIVOT

PIVOT student volunteers were a huge asset to NWPM in 2009. They assisted with large mailings that helped us raise funds, and they worked on various projects in our office. At our 4th Annual Fall Auction, eight young women volunteered at the check-in desk.

Now, we'd like to see if we can help them with some great tutors!

PIVOT is a program in NW Portland for young women ages 16-24 that are working to get their GED and/or High School Diploma. PIVOT students are required to take the TABE - the Test for Adult Basic Education. The curriculum covers whole number operations, decimals, fractions, percents, integers, basic algebra, basic geometry, data interpretation, probability, and basic statistics. Assignments are individually based on how a student performed on their most recent TABE. Other reference materials are used beyond TABE, especially GED materials.

PIVOT students most commonly need assistance with: long division, adding/subtracting fractions with unlike denominators, percents, and data interpretation, algebra, and word problems. They also need encouragement to learn the multiplication tables and not using calculators.

Background checks are required for all volunteers in accordance with state laws along with other necessary paperwork. Please contact Cindy Sorum if you are interested in tutoring with the PIVOT program at 503-274-7343 x 212. Thanks you!

Annual Auction a Huge Success!

Our 4th Annual Auction was a huge success, raising $30,000, thanks to generous donations, community support and countless volunteer hours. For a glimpse of the evening, click here.

Once again we are looking for dedicated volunteers to help NWPM serve our neighbors in need, read below. Please forward this to your web of friends, family, co-workers and neighbors.

Volunteer Opportunities

Loaves & Fishes Delivery Driver needed for Mondays at 10:45 a.m.
We need someone to pick-up coolers from the downtown Elm Court Loaves & Fishes Kitchen at 1023 SW Main and bring them to the Irving Street Loaves & Fishes. If you have a good sized vehicle that can fit several coolers and have the ability to lift full coolers or willingness to ask other volunteers for assistance you could help feed 40 seniors every Monday! Aside from food pick up you could also stay and help with lunch if you want to.

Wrap presents at the Holiday Village in NW Portland on Sat. 12/12.
Holiday Village is organized by the Nob Hill Business Association. This event will include music, refreshments, gift wrapping, Santa & much more. It is from 11am -5pm the first four Saturdays in December. Location: 635 NW 23rd (between Hoyt & Irving).

NWPM has been invited to have volunteers staff the gift wrapping station on Dec. 12th. A different non-profit is invited to participate each Saturday.

This is a fundraiser and community event for Northwest Portland Ministries and we need 3-4 people each shift to wrap gifts and have fun. All materials provided.

The time has been divided into two shifts and we are in need of 3 folks between 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you are good at wrapping and available please arrive 15 minutes before your shift. Call Kelly at 503-221-1224 ext. 105 or e-mail kelly@nwpm.org to sign-up.

Got a pick-up truck? Help Low income people get some furniture!
Many times someone gets into housing but has absolutely nothing, no bed, no chairs etc. Case managers we work with can help folks get items from places like the Community Warehouse, but often there is no way to transport these items to the recipient. This project can be scheduled at your convenience, please let us know if you have a van or truck and could be available for this type of service. Call Kelly at 503-221-1224 ext. 105 or e-mail kelly@nwpm.org to sign-up.

Friendly Helpers Needed for Local Residents
NWPM receives ongoing requests for Friendly Helpers to assist with various tasks. Help is needed with light cleaning, laundry, organizing, as well as social visits and simply providing companionship to an isolated neighbor in our community. To get involved call 503-221-1224 ext. 105 or e-mail kelly@nwpm.org

If you have a couple of hours to volunteer to make a difference, please contact:

Kelly Caldwell,
Northwest Portland Ministries
Volunteer Manager
Kelly@nwpm.org
2701 NW Vaughn, Suite 102
Pdx OR 97210
Main Phone: 503-221-1224
Fax: 503-505-5028

NWPM Volunteer Opportunities & current news are available at any time on our blog: http://nwpmcommunity.blogspot.com/

Pittock Mansion Field Trip!

Visit the Pittock Mansion this holiday season and enjoy the festivities. Tickets were generously donated for this event!
Each year, volunteers transform Pittock Mansion into a holiday wonderland as ribbon and garland, colorful poinsettias, and decorated trees fill the 16,000 square-foot Mansion.
In honor of the 150th anniversary of Oregon ’s statehood, decorated rooms in the Mansion will illustrate different traditions of Christmas, including decorating trees, writing Christmas cards, serving holiday foods, playing Christmas music, and giving gifts.

Call Dave at 503-221-1224 ext.100 for details and pickup times! Arrival at the Mansion is 11:00am.

Date:	Friday, December 4, 2009
Time:	11:00am - 1:00pm
Destination:	Pittock Mansion
Street:	3229 N.W. Pittock Dr
City/Town:	Portland, OR

Come join us on a free trip to the Japanese Gardens!

In partnership with TriMet's RideWise program, the Riders Club program offers opportunities for older adults and people with disabilities to take guided trips using public transportation. Guides, called Ride Ambassadors, are responsible only for leading the group. The transit portion of this TriMet trip requires about three blocks of walking altogether. TriMet routes and schedules are suject to change.
Host: NW Portland Ministries
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Time: 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Location: Bus Line #63 stop at SW 18th Ave. & SW Morrison St, Porland, OR 97205
Cost: Transit and admission are FREE!
RSVP: To sign up, call Northwest Portland Ministries at (503) 221-1224 x100.
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