What does your Nonprofit do? (Mission) – Do Good Multnomah journeys side-by-side with Veterans and other underserved communities so that all individuals are seen, supported, and valued while navigating shelter and housing. Day to day, what this looks like is forming relationships with unhoused folks to better serve them where they’re at on their individual pathway to…Continue Reading Nonprofit Spotlight ~ Sasha Tenzin
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Nonprofit Spotlight ~ Young Catholic Professionals (YCP)
What is YCP Portland’s Mission? The mission of Young Catholic Professionals (YCP) is to challenge, train, and inspire young adults in various professions to Work in Witness for Christ. Our chapter mission is to foster community and fellowship in the young adults of the Portland area and Western Oregon at large. We are a faith…Continue Reading Nonprofit Spotlight ~ Young Catholic Professionals (YCP)
Blanchet House ~ In the News
Our Nonprofit partner has made several, positive headlines in the news lately. Learn more about the ways that Blanchet House is making a positive impact in our community, Blanchet House Helps students and Families During the PPS Strike PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Blanchet House is welcoming students and families affected by the Portland Public Schools teachers’…Continue Reading Blanchet House ~ In the News
Nonprofit Spotlight ~Jon Seibert (MBA NP’22)
What are you doing now as an Alumnus? While taking grad courses, I worked at the Blanchet House of Hospitality, a nonprofit that provides free meals and essential support to people experiencing homelessness. I was promoted to Assistant Executive Director when I graduated and have been thrilled to use the skills I gained at UP…Continue Reading Nonprofit Spotlight ~Jon Seibert (MBA NP’22)
Call for Board Members ~ Blanchet House
Blanchet House is actively engaging diverse board members whose skillsets and values align with the organization and mission. Blanchet is specifically looking for University of Portland staff with backgrounds in human relations, DEI, public relations, facilities, or fundraising, but is open to all candidates. The nonprofit encourages candidates with previous lived experience in homelessness, recovery,…Continue Reading Call for Board Members ~ Blanchet House
Nonprofit Spotlight ~ Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon
(Left: Julia Weinand, EMO Public Policy Associate & UP alumna with fellow Jesuit Volunteer in front) ~Contributed by Michelle Bush, EMO Associate Director Communications Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon Profile What is the Mission of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO)? EMO brings together diverse communities of faith to learn, serve and advocate for justice, peace and…Continue Reading Nonprofit Spotlight ~ Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon