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Demand for food assistance spikes as Oregonians struggle
The demand for food assistance rose 11% in the fiscal year that ended on June 30 By Ben Botkin (Oregon Capital Chronicle) posted on OPB After the pandemic ended, the demand for food assistance continued to increase in Oregon, with the need for millions more pounds of...
“An empty cupboard is scary”
Free Food Market shopper Patti talks about food security, stigma and cooking tips Patti has been going to the Neighborhood House Free Food Market since her vision declined to the point she couldn’t work, which was about 15 years ago. Her sisters help her shop and...
Markham Children Move to SCC after School Closure
Changes in the Head Start program prioritize children and families in the face of winter storm damage Students in the Head Start program at Markham Elementary met a warm welcome in a new classroom home while their school undergoes repairs from the recent winter storm....
First Look: Design elements for our new home on Barbur Blvd.
Our neighbors have been under increasing duress the last several years - higher rents, increased food costs, lack of affordable child care - and we're seeing increased need for our services. We’ve expanded our programs to meet the growing demand. Now our physical...
Helping students feel confident in an uncertain world
By Camille Sandahl Like many children, Jayden had trouble adjusting to being in school after the pandemic shutdowns. She was incredibly quiet and shy. She didn’t answer questions or engage during class. She never had a chance to shine. The Student...
OCCA: Strengthening Child Care Is a Team Effort, State-Wide
By Kealey Brown, Neighborhood House The Oregon Child Care Alliance (OCCA) team was able to take a rare opportunity to meet together in person recently for an intensive training session in Silverton. Staff with OCCA are based throughout Oregon as they support...
Demand for food assistance spikes as Oregonians struggle
The demand for food assistance rose 11% in the fiscal year that ended on June 30 By Ben Botkin (Oregon Capital Chronicle) posted on OPB After the pandemic ended, the demand for food assistance continued to increase in Oregon, with the need for millions more pounds of...
“An empty cupboard is scary”
Free Food Market shopper Patti talks about food security, stigma and cooking tips Patti has been going to the Neighborhood House Free Food Market since her vision declined to the point she couldn’t work, which was about 15 years ago. Her sisters help her shop and...
Markham Children Move to SCC after School Closure
Changes in the Head Start program prioritize children and families in the face of winter storm damage Students in the Head Start program at Markham Elementary met a warm welcome in a new classroom home while their school undergoes repairs from the recent winter storm....
First Look: Design elements for our new home on Barbur Blvd.
Our neighbors have been under increasing duress the last several years - higher rents, increased food costs, lack of affordable child care - and we're seeing increased need for our services. We’ve expanded our programs to meet the growing demand. Now our physical...
Helping students feel confident in an uncertain world
By Camille Sandahl Like many children, Jayden had trouble adjusting to being in school after the pandemic shutdowns. She was incredibly quiet and shy. She didn’t answer questions or engage during class. She never had a chance to shine. The Student...
OCCA: Strengthening Child Care Is a Team Effort, State-Wide
By Kealey Brown, Neighborhood House The Oregon Child Care Alliance (OCCA) team was able to take a rare opportunity to meet together in person recently for an intensive training session in Silverton. Staff with OCCA are based throughout Oregon as 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
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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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