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From Experience to Action: Jim’s Journey with Food Insecurity
“Caring for one another is at the heart of who we are.” Written by Jim Cooper I decided a long time ago that chasing money and prestige was not for me. Part of that choice came from the food insecurity I experienced growing up and my desire to help others avoid it. ...
Fresh From Farm to Neighbor: Hillsdale Farmers’ Market Gleaning
“The main thing I would like the community to realize is how much of a need there is.” By Anii Nwizu Every Sunday, the Hillsdale Farmers’ Market buzzes with energy as local farms bring in their fresh harvests for the community. But once the market winds down,...
Meet Robert Ewing: Sharing the Practice and Power of Tai Chi
\“You’re more than capable of it—and you’ll love it.” By Anii Nwizu Twice a week at the Senior Center, you’ll find Robert Ewing leading a group through gentle, flowing movements—inviting participants to slow down, breathe, and move with intention. Robert first...
Volunteer Spotlight: Casey Nadler’s Steady Support and Sharp Insight
“I don’t understand why things that are so necessary to exist, like food, have to be behind a paywall.” While many teens will spend their summer volunteering, 18-year-old Casey Nadler has gone above and beyond. Casey has showed up week after week for nearly a year to...
Barbur World Foods Helps Nourish Our Diverse Community
By Anii Nwizu When it comes to sourcing food for our Free Food Market, we typically rely on Oregon Food Bank to provide much of the fresh and frozen meat our community counts on. But with recent funding cuts to OFB, we’ve had to get creative—often turning to grocery...
Take Charge to Prevent Financial Scams
Simple steps to protect your financial security By Bob Shannon, www.Seniorsmeet.org The digital world is a blessing and a curse. On one hand, online banking makes life easier. On the other, it opens the door for scammers who are just waiting to take advantage of...
From Experience to Action: Jim’s Journey with Food Insecurity
“Caring for one another is at the heart of who we are.” Written by Jim Cooper I decided a long time ago that chasing money and prestige was not for me. Part of that choice came from the food insecurity I experienced growing up and my desire to help others avoid it. ...
Fresh From Farm to Neighbor: Hillsdale Farmers’ Market Gleaning
“The main thing I would like the community to realize is how much of a need there is.” By Anii Nwizu Every Sunday, the Hillsdale Farmers’ Market buzzes with energy as local farms bring in their fresh harvests for the community. But once the market winds down,...
Meet Robert Ewing: Sharing the Practice and Power of Tai Chi
\“You’re more than capable of it—and you’ll love it.” By Anii Nwizu Twice a week at the Senior Center, you’ll find Robert Ewing leading a group through gentle, flowing movements—inviting participants to slow down, breathe, and move with intention. Robert first...
Volunteer Spotlight: Casey Nadler’s Steady Support and Sharp Insight
“I don’t understand why things that are so necessary to exist, like food, have to be behind a paywall.” While many teens will spend their summer volunteering, 18-year-old Casey Nadler has gone above and beyond. Casey has showed up week after week for nearly a year to...
Barbur World Foods Helps Nourish Our Diverse Community
By Anii Nwizu When it comes to sourcing food for our Free Food Market, we typically rely on Oregon Food Bank to provide much of the fresh and frozen meat our community counts on. But with recent funding cuts to OFB, we’ve had to get creative—often turning to grocery...
Take Charge to Prevent Financial Scams
Simple steps to protect your financial security By Bob Shannon, www.Seniorsmeet.org The digital world is a blessing and a curse. On one hand, online banking makes life easier. On the other, it opens the door for scammers who are just waiting to take advantage of...
Neighborhood House & Partners in the News
Oregon's child care desert will take more than money to fix
Courtney Vaughn April 27 2022
Portland Tribune
My View: West Portland Town Center Plan provides path toward greater future
Nuhamin Eiden, January 04 2021
Southwest Connection
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Newsletter Archive
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November 2025: We discuss the impact of SNAP benefit changes, highlight how our community has come together to support one another, and celebrate Crunch Day at Head Start with a statewide bite of locally grown apples.
October 2025: We celebrate our Head Start team advocating for early childhood education in Washington, D.C., thank the golfers and sponsors who made our first annual Fore! A Cause Invitational such a success and shine a spotlight on the incredible gleaners who bring fresh, local produce from Hillsdale Farmers’ Market to our Free Food Market each week!
September 2025: We kick off the school year by giving back to our community, dive into the world of LEGO® dinosaurs with our School Age program and gear up for our Senior Center move to Neighborhood House’s new facilities on Barbur with a garage sale you won’t want to miss!
August 2025: We hear from our Development Director Hannah Lee, spotlight staff member Tre Kelly, and take another step toward moving into our new home!
July 2025: We learn about butterflies, play poker for a purpose, recognize young volunteers and welcome new Director of Development Hannah Lee!
June 2025: We meet Welcome Home speaker Liliia Bielousova, practice Tai Chi for better health, travel sensory hallways in Head Start and say thank you to the Oregon Community Fund!
May 2025: We celebrate SW Hope success, attend Welcome Home, get free plant starts and celebrate Leonor’s 100th birthday at the Senior Center!
April 2025: We walk and run in the SW Hope 5K, start planning our gardens, deliver food to families, and help child care providers improve and expand their businesses.
March 2025: We join the SW Hope Community Food Drive, celebrate a milestone in food delivery, see what’s going on at the Barbur project, and honor Women’s History Month.
February 2025: We follow Head Start’s advocacy trips to Washington DC and Salem, celebrate Black History Month, take a field trip to OMSI with the Senior Center, celebrate achieving the Partnership Campaign goal and look forward to SW Hope! Whew!
January 2025: We wrap up the Share the Love campaign, offer business support to Ukrainian refugees, and get an update on the Barbur building project.
December 2024: We continue Share the Love campaign, join the Button Family with Winter Wishes, learn financial literacy in elementary school and recognize Mari Yerger for her 21 years of service to Neighborhood House.
November 2024: We help empower parents in immigrant and refugee families, kick off our Share the Love campaign, chill out with Mellow Mondays, and give local apples a big “Crunch.”
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