Safety Exit
  • Skip to main navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer
Volunteers of American Oregon Logo

Volunteers of America Oregon

  • Get Involved
    • Give a Gift
    • Wish List
    • Volunteer
      • Volunteer Opportunities
      • Become a Volunteer
      • Volunteer Application
    • Vehicle Donations
      • Charity Connections
    • Al Forthan Scholarship
      • Our Impact
      • Support the Scholarship
      • Al Forthan Trainings & Events
      • Apply
  • Find Services
    • Outpatient Services
    • Residential Treatment
      • Men’s Residential Treatment
      • Women’s Residential
    • Drop-In Child Care
      • CourtCare
      • My Little Waiting Room
    • Adults Children and Families
      • Adult Day Services
      • Community Monitoring
      • Family Relief Nursery
      • Home Free Domestic Violence Services
      • Prevention Services
      • Whispering Pines
  • About Us
    • History
    • Staff and Board
    • News
    • Careers
    • Contact Us
    • Events
      • Community Changemakers
  • Skip to menu toggle button
  • VOA Oregon on Facebook
  • VOA Oregon on Instagram
  • VOA Oregon on LinkedIn
  • VOA Oregon on YouTube
  • Back to top ↑

Useful links

  • News
  • Wish List
  • Volunteer
  • Al Forthan Scholarship

Search the site

DONATE
SUBSCRIBE

Blog (page 4)

black box

VOA Oregon and Racial Justice

Posted on: June 3, 2020 Last updated on: June 3, 2020 Written by: Kelly Hartley
Volunteers of America Oregon stands with the communities, organizations, and individuals across the country and world fighting against the systemic racism that exists within our nation. Significant social change has come in our country from peaceful demonstrations, marches, advocacy, from…
Continue reading “VOA Oregon and Racial Justice”…
Sound wave with a microphone

Circle of Giving presents: Volunteers of America podcast

Posted on: April 28, 2020 Last updated on: April 28, 2020 Written by: Kelly Hartley
We recently had the opportunity to sit down with longtime supporter the Spirit Mountain Community Fund to discuss the current work our Family Relief Nursery is doing in the community. Take a listen as Adam Salazar, Grants Officer, and Crystal…
Continue reading “Circle of Giving presents: Volunteers of America podcast”…
A row of colored pencils

Help Build Activity Packages

Posted on: April 10, 2020 Last updated on: April 10, 2020 Written by: Kelly Hartley
Our Adult Day Centers are working to brighten this difficult time for their community. With our centers closed and staff working remotely, we are looking for ways to continue to support and engage with our participants. Both the Lambert House…
Continue reading “Help Build Activity Packages”…
sewing machine on a table with thread and accessories

Mask Making Help Needed

Posted on: April 9, 2020 Last updated on: April 9, 2020 Written by: Kelly Hartley
With the current situation of COVID-19 our programs are working to provide services to those in the community during this time. For some programs this means providing services remotely. Others, like our residential centers are still providing face-to-face care. Due…
Continue reading “Mask Making Help Needed”…

Our tribute to Arlene Schnitzer

Posted on: April 6, 2020 Last updated on: April 10, 2020 Written by: Kelly Hartley
VOA Oregon mourns the loss of a community pillar and staunch supporter of those who have been marginalized by society VOA Oregon is saddened by the loss of Arlene Schnitzer. A loss to both her family and her community, Arlene…
Continue reading “Our tribute to Arlene Schnitzer”…

Year-Old Activist Austin Perine to Help Feed Homeless

Posted on: November 5, 2018 Last updated on: January 14, 2020 Written by: Kelly Hartley
Volunteers of America Oregon Partners with 4 Year-Old Activist Austin Perine to Help Feed Homeless Men in Portland on Nov. 10 Volunteers of America Oregon Partners with 4 Year-Old Activist Austin Perine to Help Feed Homeless Men in Portland on…
Continue reading “Year-Old Activist Austin Perine to Help Feed Homeless”…

Healthy Relationship Services Launch

Posted on: May 2, 2018 Last updated on: February 28, 2023 Written by: Kelly Hartley
For Immediate Release: NEW AND INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP SERVICES LAUNCHES AT TWO PORTLAND HIGH SCHOOLS   Portland, Ore. May 2, 2018– The Oregon School-Based Health Alliance, Raphael House of Portland, Volunteers of America Home Free, and Portland Public…
Continue reading “Healthy Relationship Services Launch”…

Portland Children’s Levy

Posted on: April 17, 2018 Last updated on: January 14, 2020 Written by: Kelly Hartley
The Portland Children’s Levy was created by voters in 2002 and overwhelmingly renewed in both 2008 and 2013. In the 15 years since voters first approved the Levy over $150 million has been invested in over 50 organizations. Levy funds have annually…
Continue reading “Portland Children’s Levy”…
« Previous page 1 2 3 4
Volunteers of America Oregon > Blog
  • Home

Get stories of hope delivered to your inbox. Join our email list and be the first to hear about how your support is empowering Oregonians.

Sign Up for Our Email

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA OREGON
3910 SE Stark Street
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 235-8655 | Contact Us

About Volunteers of America / Oregon

We are designated tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Tax ID 93-0395591. Your contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Accessibility | National Office

© 2020 Volunteers of America Oregon - All Rights Reserved | Back to top ↑
  • VOA Oregon on Facebook
  • VOA Oregon on Instagram
  • VOA Oregon on LinkedIn
  • VOA Oregon on YouTube
  • Back to top ↑