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Grauer Back-to-School Project Helps Children Start School With Confidence
In August this year, the 21st annual Grauer Back-to-School Project helped 253 children get ready for the first day of school. Many of the children in Neighborhood House's Connect Program benefit from the Project. We talked with Nancy Grauer Scheele about what the...
Update on Our Move to Barbur Blvd.
Wealth inequity is growing. The need for safety net support systems continues to grow each year. Our programs have expanded to meet the need. Now our physical space needs to expand as well. That is why we are partnering with donors to create state-of-the-art,...
Six Weeks of Summer Fun in the School Age Program
It was another summer of fun and learning during the School Age program’s Summer Camp. The program featured a new theme each week where students in grades K-5 learned about nature, animals, culture, history, science, and much more. Each week featured fun field trips...
Head Start Program Welcomes Director Jessica Nguyen
We are pleased to welcome Jessica Nguyen, the Neighborhood House Head Start Program Director. With 25+ years’ experience in education, Jessica possesses a solid foundation in the principles and practices of early childhood development. Her unique blend of early...
Remembering Long-Time Volunteer Darlene Brunson
Neighborhood House Senior Center invites members to remember the life of Darlene Brunson On Wednesday, July 12, at 11 a.m., the Neighborhood House Senior Center will celebrate the life of Darlene Mae Brunson. Known for her caring nature, Darlene volunteered at the...
Connecting Generations at the Senior Center
Students and seniors shared stories on subjects as diverse as transgender identity to photo sharing. There was a younger crowd on hand at the Neighborhood House Senior Center on June 13, when a high school class from the Oregon Episcopal School (OES) joined Senior...
Oregon lawmakers introduce bill to add childcare to affordable housing
(from L to R): Attending the Build Housing with Care event on June 28 were Rep. Hoa Nguyen, Sen. Kate Lieber, OregonHousing and Community Services Executive Director Andrea Bell, Neighborhood House Executive Director ChrisChiacchierini, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici,...
Head Start: A Life-Changing Decision
When her husband got a job offer in Portland seven years ago, it was a difficult choice for Nermeen Elzaghal and her family. It meant leaving everything behind. In Egypt, they were surrounded by family and a complete support network. The job offer was a good one,...
First Tech Credit Union: Helping Feed Families!
By Jessica Rust Spec Sr, Corp Comm During the month of April, teams of five or more First Tech Credit Union employees who volunteered with a qualified 501(c)3 nonprofit for at least two hours generated a $500 grant to that nonprofit on behalf of First...
Plant Sale in SW to Benefit Neighborhood House Food Pantry
Plant sales going to Portland non-profit Neighborhood House https://kgw.com/video/news/local/plant-sales-going-to-portland-non-profit-neighborhood-house/283-b7db1e24-9f88-4425-b4de-a084a73f1885 via @KGWNews
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