Giving Back in the Season of Gratitude
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The season of gratitude and giving is in full-swing – and while the holiday pace will soon be quickening, one great way to remain grounded and connected within our community is to give back. Here are a few ways that you can make an impact locally this season.
From “Giving Trees” that list toys and items needed for local children to animal shelters and everything in-between, there are so many great organizations in our area that could greatly benefit from your donations.
Meals on Wheels
For over 50 years, Meals on Wheels has been working to meet the social and nutritional needs of older adults. As a whole, the organization seeks to enrich the lives of seniors 60 years of age and older and assist them in maintaining independence by providing nutritious food, human connection and social support.
Oftentimes the meals brought by this organization are the only food that the recipient has that day and the volunteer driver is the only person they will see, so these interactions are important for many reasons.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or donating to Meals on Wheels, you can learn about the many ways to give here.
Oregon Food Bank
Oregon Food Bank works to address the systemic and root causes of hunger in order to eliminate it and build a healthier, stronger and more connected community with access to nutritious food for all.
Through donations and an active volunteer-base, Oregon Food Bank is making a difference in the lives of countless members of our community, but more help is needed to continue making change.
If you would like to volunteer your time or make a donation to Oregon Food Bank, you can learn more here.
One Tail at a Time PDX (OTAT PDX)
OTAT PDX is 501(c)(3) all-breed, no-kill, foster-based companion animal rescue based in Portland that seeks to improve the lives of companion animals by providing humane, individualized care and a chance to know the comforts of a loving home. They accomplish this through advocacy, education, and support of those in need - they also are one of our preferred nonprofits that we support each year.
Our Team is very much involved with OTAT (some of our four-legged family members are even OTAT alumni), and can attest to the wonderful work they do.
Would you like to make a donation? Click here!
JOIN
JOIN exists to support the efforts of individuals and families experiencing homelessness to transition into permanent housing.
A relationship-centered organization, JOIN understands the complex issues surrounding homelessness and works to support people throughout the Portland Metro area regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, faith, culture, language, sexual identity, specific diagnosis or identifiable issue.
Make HOME possible and donate today by clicking here!
Community Warehouse
Community Warehouse is a furniture bank that works to collect and redistribute gently used home goods to local families that re in-need of essential furnishings.
Actively focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion, Community Warehouse works to fill the homes of families and individuals with comfort, stability and joy.
Community Warehouse is featured in Willamette Week’s GIVE GUIDE for 2021, and you can make a donation by clicking here!
Adopt-One-Block
AdoptOneBlock focuses on cleaning up our world on block at a time by providing cleanup tools for volunteers and neighbors who would like to do a bit extra to make our city cleaner and happier.
With around 4900 Block Ambassadors, AdoptOneBlock is a force for good, making our community what I can and should be by focusing on implementing highly scalable solutions to make an immediate impact in the community.
If you would like to roll up your sleeves and become a Block Ambassador to help clean-up our city, click here!
Giving back to our community is a great way to feel more connected and involved, but also to help it become a healthier and more vibrant place. Portland is great for so many reasons – food, nature, industry, and most importantly, the people.
We hope each of you has a wonderful start to the holiday season – we are grateful to call you our friends and to be a part of your community.
