Ellen Field | Neighborhood House

Only one month left in the Partnership Campaign!

by Ellen Field | Jan 4, 2022 | News Article

Do you know what a new year means? It means our Partnership Campaign is in the home stretch! So far, we have raised $440,000 from our incredibly generous donors. By January 31, we aim to raise $500,000. Half a million dollars is our most ambitious goal yet, and for a...

As the Food Pantry Looks to Move, We Want to Hear From Its Users!

by Ellen Field | Jan 3, 2022 | News Article

As the Food Pantry program has grown to serve nearly triple the number of its pre-COVID users, and as food delivery has become a staple of service for the program, the current pantry site in Multnomah Village has come up short. We envision a new space that...

Meet Norma, an Oregon Child Care Alliance Leader!

by Ellen Field | Jan 3, 2022 | News Article

Norma Pantoja knows first hand the value of culturally specific education and child care. Norma Pantoja Originally from Mexico, Norma moved to Medford, Oregon 22 years ago with her husband. “I had to learn the language, I had to learn to drive – I had to learn...

After School Care Doesn’t Just Benefit Students – It Helps Working Parents, Too

by Ellen Field | Jan 3, 2022 | News Article

Like many working parents, Matt needed a safe, productive space to care for his children while he and his wife worked full time. When he heard about Neighborhood House’s School Age before and after school programs from his kids’ school, he was thrilled. Since the...

First Republic Bank Makes a Big Difference During the Holiday Season

by Ellen Field | Jan 3, 2022 | News Article

We’re kicking off the new year with a big thank you to First Republic Bank! Last month, First Republic went above and beyond to support Neighborhood House and the people we serve. The Winter Wishes Gift Drive, which collects clothing, toys, necessities, and other...