Become an Ambassador!

Help Seniors Connect with Food Resources!

Northwest Portland Ministries (NWPM) presents:

Seniors and SNAP: A Resource Training for Volunteers

When: Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010, 1:00 p.m. -to- 2:30 p.m.
Where: Portland city Center Sanctuary, 1640 NW Irving St., Portland, OR 97209

NWPM kicks off our Senior Hunger Outreach Campaign with a SNAP outreach training by Nancy Weed of Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon/Oregon Hunger Task Force.

"SNAP" - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

To RSVP, call Kelly Caldwell, NWPM Volunteer Program Manager, at 503-221-1224, ext. 105 -or- email her at Kelly@nwpm.org. Contact us just to get on the list for future training if you are very interested but can not attend this session.

For more info on the training, click on and read the bottom of the flier below.

We Need Volunteers - sign up now!

Our 2010 Fall Auction & Dinner on October 23 is now less than a month away!

We need friendly and computer savvy volunteers to work a shift between 3:30 p.m. and 9:30p.m the day of the event. As a volunteer, you will welcome and check-in guests as they arrive. At the end of the event, you'll perform auction and donation payment transactions and thank guests for their generosity as they depart.

• Our Office Manager, Codi, will train you for this important volunteer function on Tuesday, October 19 from 5:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

• To volunteer, or get more information, please call Codi at 503-221-1224, ext. 103 or email him at codi@nwpm.org.

• Skills needed: computer savvy, fluent English speaking, organized, service oriented.

The event on October 23 will be held at the Multnomah Athletic Club‎ (the MAC).

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

Mental Health Awareness Training

Approximately 26.2 percent of adult Americans suffer from diagnosable mental disorders in a given year. Additionally, mental disorders are the leading cause of disability in the United States. This means that community volunteers who help the elderly and disabled are very likely to come into contact with someone who is mentally ill.

Community volunteers, congregations, and agencies that work with disabled and mentally ill populations are invited to come to Trinity Episcopal Cathedral on Wednesday, May 27th at 6pm for Mental Health Awareness Training.

• Listen to first hand experiences of what it’s like living with a mental illness
• Learn ways to enhance recovery of mentally ill individuals
• Discover ways to reduce stigma
• Learn about the different mental illnesses
• Find helpful ways to cope with difficult situations
• Cover skills for compassion and listening boundaries
• Provide basic info about community resources

Date: Wednesday, May 27th
Time: 6:00 pm -to- 9:00 pm

6:00 to 7:30 - Presentation: “In Our Own Voice” by NAMI Multnomah

7:30 to 9:00 - Volunteer training and a question and answer period

Location: Bishop Scott Room of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
(147 NW 19th, 97209)

Food and beverages will be provided.

Please R.S.V.P beore May 20th to Codi at the NWPM office. Call 503-221-1224 or email him at codi@nwpm.org.

Hunger Advocacy Training on 12/11

Are you the type who likes to be involved in politics?

Here's something that might be of interest to you:

We the People - Advocacy for the Upcoming Legislative Session
When: Thursday, December 11, 2008, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Where: Oregon Food Bank, 7900 NE 33rd Dr, Portland

Oregon Food Bank's Advocacy department will share with you the hows and whys of becoming an anti-hunger advocate for your clients and community. Share your stories of working on the front lines! Yours are the voices that can make the greatest difference!

Kelly@nwpm.org can give you more info. if needed!