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Art, Community, and a Place to Belong
In times of uncertainty, spaces like Neighborhood House matter more than ever. They are places where neighbors come together, feel safe, and support one another. That spirit now lives on our walls. A vibrant new mural by local artist Alex Chiu now welcomes neighbors...
Bringing Food Directly to Our Neighbors
With increased I.C.E. enforcement, our move to Barbur Boulevard, and a rise in food insecurity, many neighbors are facing new hardships. Some families are afraid to travel or gather in public spaces. Others are struggling just to get by. In response, we expanded our...
Meet Jerry: The Man Who Keeps Neighborhood House Running
Jerry’s connection with Neighborhood House (NH) began in 2007. His son chose a painting project for NH’s admin house for his Eagle Scout Project after learning about us through board member John Calhoun. When Jerry retired from PGE in 2011, he wanted to give back....
Walking Alongside Families: Sheyma’s Full-Circle Journey
Sheyma knows firsthand what it means to arrive in a new place without a roadmap. Her story is one of resilience, responsibility, and coming full circle through community. We sat down with Sheyma, a longtime Neighborhood House staff member, to talk about her journey to...
From Program Participant to Board Member: Love’s Journey of Community Support
“For the first time in my entire life, I was met with dignity.” Written by Love I want to tell you a story—my story—because it’s the reason I believe so deeply in Neighborhood House, and why I’m asking you to stand with families like mine today. I’m Love — a mom, a...
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. ...
Art, Community, and a Place to Belong
In times of uncertainty, spaces like Neighborhood House matter more than ever. They are places where neighbors come together, feel safe, and support one another. That spirit now lives on our walls. A vibrant new mural by local artist Alex Chiu now welcomes neighbors...
Bringing Food Directly to Our Neighbors
With increased I.C.E. enforcement, our move to Barbur Boulevard, and a rise in food insecurity, many neighbors are facing new hardships. Some families are afraid to travel or gather in public spaces. Others are struggling just to get by. In response, we expanded our...
Meet Jerry: The Man Who Keeps Neighborhood House Running
Jerry’s connection with Neighborhood House (NH) began in 2007. His son chose a painting project for NH’s admin house for his Eagle Scout Project after learning about us through board member John Calhoun. When Jerry retired from PGE in 2011, he wanted to give back....
Walking Alongside Families: Sheyma’s Full-Circle Journey
Sheyma knows firsthand what it means to arrive in a new place without a roadmap. Her story is one of resilience, responsibility, and coming full circle through community. We sat down with Sheyma, a longtime Neighborhood House staff member, to talk about her journey to...
From Program Participant to Board Member: Love’s Journey of Community Support
“For the first time in my entire life, I was met with dignity.” Written by Love I want to tell you a story—my story—because it’s the reason I believe so deeply in Neighborhood House, and why I’m asking you to stand with families like mine today. I’m Love — a mom, a...
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. ...
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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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.
