5th Annual Fall Auction & Dinner!

We invite you to join us at our 5th Annual Fall Auction & Dinner on Saturday, October 23, 2010 to support the work of Northwest Portland Ministries. Please help us raise funds for our important services by purchasing your tickets now (click here). Please bring your friends and family and sponsor a table. If you are interested in making a direct cash donation please click the "Donate Now" tab. If you have "in-kind" donation to contribute to our auction you can click on the "Donors" tab above and fill-in the form.

Northwest Portland Ministries is a local non-profit organization, celebrating 30 years of service in 2010.
We inspire volunteers from congregations and the larger community to help neighbors live with dignity and purpose.

The current economy has had devastating effects in virtually every aspect of our lives. Seniors, people living with disabilities, homeless children, and a growing number of individuals need our services at Northwest Portland Ministries. We are asking for your support to help us carry out our mission of creating a caring community by purchasing a ticket, sponsoring a table, in-kind donation for auction night, or a direct donation to support our work. NWPM is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Our 5th Annual Auction & Dinner will be held
from 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
on Saturday, October 23, 2010
at the Multnomah Athletic Club.

View the online catalog!

We welcome Group Tables and table Sponsorships:

• $400 - Group table for 8 guests
• $500 - Group table for 10 guests
• $750 - Table Sponsorship

General Ticket Pricing:

• $50 per Guest Ticket
• $75 per Patron* Ticket

*Our Table Sponsors and Patron Guests who purchase by September 30 will receive recognition in our auction program. If you have any questions concerning auction tickets, tables, or sponsorships, please e-mail our Office Manager at codi@nwpm.org.

Please call 503-221-1224, ext. 103 for more information. Visit us online and learn more about our work at nwpm.org, nwpmcommunity.blogspot.com/p/auction, facebook.com or youtube.com/nwpmtv.

HOT OFF THE PRESS!!!

Check out our exciting new Live Auction items by clicking on the titles below:

La Pietra Villa in Umbria
Gearhart by the Sea Condo
Brasada Ranch

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

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.

Café Reese Benefit!

Support the important community programs and services provided by Northwest Portland Ministries by attending our upcoming fundraisers. Please forward this information to your social networks, friends, family and neighbors using the little white envelope below. We look forward to seeing you!

On Monday, September 28, 2009 Café Reese will be donating proceeds to the NWPM Food for Kids Backpack program. Please tell your friends, neighbors and family to go out and show your support. The menu boasts a nice selection of soup, salad and panini sandwiches.

Café Reese - 1037 NW 23rd Avenue, Portland, OR 97210
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Phone: 503-219-06337:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Food, Wine and Art to Benefit Kids

What: A 3 course dinner with wine pairings, music and a featured artist benefiting the Food for Kids Backpack Program, sponsored by Caplan Art Designs and the Daily Café in the Pearl.
The dinner is $70 and $10 of that goes to the Food for Kids Backpack Program, as well as 15% of the featured artists work sold for the month! People attending the event will have the opportunity to donate directly to the program as well.
When: Wednesday April 1st, from 6:30-8:45 PM.
Where: Daily Café, 902 NW 13th Ave., Portland, OR 97210
Reservations: (503) 706-8627. Please help make this fundraiser a big success. Share this notice with your friends and neighbors by clicking the little white envelope at the bottom of this post. See you April 1st! THANK YOU!

Donate at the Register!

"At Food Front, we're proud to be more than a grocery store of delicious, all-natural foods. Over the years, we've worked to cultivate relationships with the community we serve and the organizations that share our commitment to sustainability. We also support dozens of community events and celebrations through sponsorships, food donations and gift certificates."
What: During the month of February, Food Front will provide customers the opportunity to donate directly to the NWPM “Food for Kids Backpack Program” at check out time.
When: The entire month of February!
Where: Food Front is located at 2375 NW Thurman Street, Portland, OR 97210
Donate! Donations made during the whole month will benefit the “Food for Kids Backpack Program.” Learn more about Food Front here and here. Share this notice with your friends and neighbors by clicking the little white envelope below, then head over to Food Front all throughout the month of February. Thank you!

Dine for Dollars February Event!

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What: Northwest Portland Ministries is partnering with Serratto to bring you fabulous dining while benefiting the “Food for Kids Backpack Program.” Serratto is a lively and elegant neighborhood restaurant and bar serving authentic and innovative dishes from Italy, France and the greater Mediterranean region. Bring friends, family and co-workers!
 
When: Monday, February 23rd, 11:30am-10pm.
Where: Serratto Restaurant, 2112 NW Kearney St., Portland, OR 97210
Participate! Proceeds for the day will benefit the “Food for Kids Backpack Program.” They've gotten some lovely reviews and comments. Click here to check out their site, then help make this fundraiser a big success: Share this notice with your friends and neighbors by clicking the little white envelope below, then head on over to Serratto on Monday, Feb. 23! THANK YOU!

Thanks Everyone!

NWPM wishes to thank everyone who participated in the fundraiser event for our backpack program this past Monday - especially Cafe Reese! We've gotten some nice comments, including this one from our friend Larry at Easter Seals Oregon:

"My partner and I had dinner at Cafe Reese last night. We went at your invitation and to check out a new place that we have been wanting to experience... Your event motivated us to finally check it out. The staff, especially Glen, was delightful, the food was excellent, and the live accordion music was an added touch. Thank you for the invitation."

The owner's of Cafe Reese, Glenn and Delenee Brugman, wrote:

"We loved supporting Back Packs for Kids and met many new customers from NWPM. We also gained a new musician, as Gerson wants to play for us again on a regular basis... We would like to leave a check for you in the amount of $227.40. Also, we had several customers who donated cash directly to the little box near your sign, who happened to be in the restaurant that evening and wanted to give. Being newcomers to Portland, we find it's people and our Northwest neighborhood special. A real sense of community and support for each other is evident. We are proud to be a part of that."

Volunteer News & Opportunities

Happy autumn to all our NWPM volunteers & supporters!
This is the time of year when we tend to take stock of all the things we are grateful for. At least, I do. For example, the effort, time & resources you all give that help make miracles happen in our community! That is something I am very grateful for. Thank you so much for all you do!

With the leaves changing colors and the trees turning bare, now is a transformational season as well. Similarly, there are some exciting changes and transformations taking place in our community to talk about!

Please note the following three items below in particular!

• Backpack Fundraiser Monday, 11/17/2008!

• We've Moved into our New Office!

• The NWPM Food Pantry Program needs you!

All my appreciation & best wishes!
Kelly Caldwell,
NWPM Volunteer Manager
Kelly@nwpm.org
P.S. As always, you can call or email me anytime to plug into volunteering!

Backpack Program Fundraiser at Café Reese!

What: Café Reese - an espresso, wine and beer bar with a menu of soup, salad and sandwiches - will generously donate 20% of one day's proceeds to the Northwest Portland Ministries Food for Kids Backpack Program. The program provides backpacks filled with snacks & healthy food to kids most in need at Chapman Elementary School each week.
When: Monday, November 17, 2008 from 7am -to- 9pm.
Where: Café Reese, 1037 NW 23rd Avenue, Portland, OR 97210!
Participate! Simply dine-in or take-out at Café Reese this Monday! They've gotten some lovely reviews on Yelp and elsewhere. Click a photo to see for yourself, then help make this fundraiser a big success. Share this notice with your friends and neighbors by clicking the little white envelope below, then head on over to Café Reese on Monday! THANK YOU!