Our Mission

Portland Impact's mission is to help people achieve and maintain self-sufficiency and to prevent and alleviate the effects of poverty.

Our Work

Portland Impact is one of the premier social service providers in Multnomah County, serving over 70,000 children, families, seniors, and adults with disabilities annually. Our services are designed to help people improve their quality of life and live independently.

Portland Impact Supports Measure 26-94: Campaign for Safe and Successful Children

Measure 26-94 will renew support for the City of Portland Children's Investment Fund (CHIF). Currently, CHIF invests in Portland Impact’s Mentoring, SUN, and Parent Child Development Services programs. Click on the icon to learn more.

Portland Impact's E-Newsletter

You can receive regular e-mail updates about events, upcoming volunteer opportunities, and Portland Impact's work in the community. To sign up, send us an e-mail with "E-Newsletter" in the subject line.

Help Us Build a Community of Support

Make a Donation

Donate Your Vehicle

Volunteer Opportunities

Thanks to Gold Sponsor,

other event sponsors, and the 305 people in attendance, this year's event raised a record $114,000. Thank you for helping us build our community of support.

Time for New Furniture?

Consider donating your good condition, used furniture to Portland Impact's housing programs for homeless families. Current needs include 2 full or queen beds, a loveseat, dressers, and a dining room table and chairs (for 6-8). Call Jill Morrow at 503-988-4996 x265 to donate these items.

Take the First Step Towards Home Ownership

Portland Impact has teamed up with HomeStreet Bank to offer free home ownership seminars to its volunteers. Here are the details.

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Portland Impact helps initiate City of Portland Children's Investment Fund renewal effort

Portland Impact's Mentoring Program featured in the Portland Tribune

Learn more about Portland's City to Youth Initiative

Advocacy Alert: The Oregon Earned Income Credit Coalition-Helping Working Families and Communities Thrive

Friends of Portland Impact (FOPI) Giving Society

Recent Newsletters:

Fall 2007 Newsletter (PDF)

2007 Annual Report (PDF)

2006 Annual Report (PDF)
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