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A Message From Our Executive Director
We are at a truly special moment in Neighborhood House’s history. This new chapter is an opportunity to shape our future, strengthen how we serve our neighbors, and build on the work that has made this organization what it is today -Chris Chiaccherini, Executive...
Helping Neighbors Thrive Through Community Health Efforts
Our community health efforts are integral to building a stronger, healthier community. By connecting families to essential resources and nutritious food, we help create pathways to long-term well-being. - Hannah Lee, Director of Community Health and Director of...
Standing Strong for Children and Families
Every child deserves a strong start. Head Start and School Age give children a safe place to learn, grow, build friendships, and discover what they can do.” - Zoë Funk, Associate Director of Education Our School Age Program is having a great summer! Summer camp is off...
Supporting Child Care Businesses Across Oregon
"Investing in child care means investing in children, families, and the future of our entire community" - Meera Batra, Child Care Improvement Project Program Manager Neighborhood House’s CCIP and OCCA programs are helping child care providers build strong, lasting...
Volunteer Spotlight: Vardaan in Action
“It’s really important to volunteer because you get to see how these problems are affecting people in our city and how you can make an impact.” Vardaan Kumar, a sophomore at Oregon Episcopal School, is making a big difference at Neighborhood House’s Free Food Market....
First to Know, First to Act
Our Child Care Improvement Project (CCIP) business advisors are more than just advisors. They are part of the communities they serve and. trusted advocates. They speak the language, understand the culture, and build real relationships with the providers they support....
A Message From Our Executive Director
We are at a truly special moment in Neighborhood House’s history. This new chapter is an opportunity to shape our future, strengthen how we serve our neighbors, and build on the work that has made this organization what it is today -Chris Chiaccherini, Executive...
Helping Neighbors Thrive Through Community Health Efforts
Our community health efforts are integral to building a stronger, healthier community. By connecting families to essential resources and nutritious food, we help create pathways to long-term well-being. - Hannah Lee, Director of Community Health and Director of...
Standing Strong for Children and Families
Every child deserves a strong start. Head Start and School Age give children a safe place to learn, grow, build friendships, and discover what they can do.” - Zoë Funk, Associate Director of Education Our School Age Program is having a great summer! Summer camp is off...
Supporting Child Care Businesses Across Oregon
"Investing in child care means investing in children, families, and the future of our entire community" - Meera Batra, Child Care Improvement Project Program Manager Neighborhood House’s CCIP and OCCA programs are helping child care providers build strong, lasting...
Volunteer Spotlight: Vardaan in Action
“It’s really important to volunteer because you get to see how these problems are affecting people in our city and how you can make an impact.” Vardaan Kumar, a sophomore at Oregon Episcopal School, is making a big difference at Neighborhood House’s Free Food Market....
First to Know, First to Act
Our Child Care Improvement Project (CCIP) business advisors are more than just advisors. They are part of the communities they serve and. trusted advocates. They speak the language, understand the culture, and build real relationships with the providers they support....
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
Neighborhood House News & Reports
Media Inquiries
For media and press inquiries, please contact:
Hannah Lee
Development Director
503-246-1663
For more than a century, Neighborhood House has been a go-to resource in the community for early childhood, youth development, older adults, and anti-poverty initiatives. To request a media interview with a Neighborhood House expert on any of these subjects, please call 503-246-1663.
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Newsletter Archive
If you missed our monthly newsletter, or want to do a deep dive on the good work we do at Neighborhood House, see the links below.
April 2026: Doors are open! A new chapter starts on Barbur. Take a look inside our new Free Food Market, get updates on Center 55+, and read stories from across our programs.
March 2026: We celebrate 20 years of SW Hope. Over these last 20 years, with your support, this annual spring drive has helped more than 100,000 people access groceries and toiletries. Read more to find out how you can be a part of meaningful support and ways to particpate this year.
Febuary 2026: We are excited to share a fresh and updated version of our newsletter. While the look may be new, you’ll still find the same stories, programs, and people you know and love.
January 2026: This month, we look back on how you and your neighbors made a difference in 2025. Plus, a sneak peek at our new home on SW Barbur Blvd.
December 2025: We hear from Love, NH board member and former program participant. Plus, read more about the heart of our mission and the power of community. We also celebrate the spirit of giving through Winter Wishes, highlight the dedication of volunteers and partners who continue to uplift our programs, and more!
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.
