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Sunday, October 10, 2010
noon to 4 p.m.
 Please join us for the second annual

 

 

A community resources fair, bringing together 40+ Portland metro-area
nonprofits that provide essential safety net services and support
to local individuals and families


      • Donations needed: winter coats, workplace clothing, formal
         gowns, blankets, children’s books, sports equipment, non-perishable
         food, gently used toys, cooking utensils.
      • Learn about local nonprofit agencies
      • Discover volunteer opportunities for the whole family  
      • Find the perfect way to get involved


Free. No charge to attend.

Open to caring individuals & families of all faiths and ages.
 
at Mittleman Jewish Community Center, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy


SPONSORED BY: Community Warehouse; Community Relations Committee
of the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland; Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon; Jewish Family & Child Service; Catholic Charities; Lutheran Community Services NW; Mittleman Jewish Community Center; Oregon Area Jewish Committee;
local area congregations


TO LEARN MORE, please contact :
Bob Horenstein at 503-245-6496 or bob@jewishportland.org
Roz Babener at 503-329-5588 or roz755@aol.com


Agencies that will Receive Donations

Abby's Closet
formal gowns (prom, bridesmaid, special occasion- clean and in good repair, formal wraps, evening handbags, jewelry

Albertina Kerr 
books readling level 3+, games, MP3 players, DVDs rated G+, sports equipment especially basketballs, soccer balls, music CDs

Catholic Charities
teakettles, teapots, mugs

Children's Book Bank
read aloud books, board books, picture books, Dr Seuss, books @letters, shapes, colors, numbers

Clackamas Women’s Services
cell phones, ink cartridges

Dress for Success
clothing for the workplace, jewelry, scarves, handbags

Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon
mens winter coats, gloves, hats, socks, sleeping bags, backpacks, hygiene supplies

Growing Gardens
hand tools, shovels, garden gloves, veg seeds

Impact Northwest
nonperishable food, hygiene and cleaning supplies, warm coats, blankets

IRCO school supplies  
ESL books

Lutheran Community Services NW
bedding, towels, kitchen utensils, lamps, clocks,waste basket, kitchen utensils, toiletries and baby items, e.g. diapers

Neighborhood House
food

New Avenues for Youth 
winter hats and gloves, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant

Northwest Portland Ministries
food

Operation Nightwatch
blankets, sleeping bags, men's coats, sweaters and sweatshirts

SCRAP
yarn, buttons, thread

Sunshine Pantry
rice, beans, gently used toys

YMCA Learnlinks
Plastic storage bins with lids

YMCA Yolanda House
full and twin sheets
diapers size 4 & 5
beads for art projects
suitcases or duffel bags
art supplies

OVERFLOW PARKING OPTIONS

(All locations
within ¼ mile)

A. Jewish Federation of Greater Portland, 6680 SW Capitol Hwy (turn right out of MJCC) 

B. Hillsdale Community Church, 6948 SW Capitol Hwy (turn right out of MJCC)

C. St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 2201 SW Vermont (turn left out of MJCC, then first right onto Vermont)

D. Fanno Creek Clinic, 2400 SW Vermont (turn left out of MJCC, then first right onto Vermont)