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Help Us Create a Community of Support

Oregon’s changing economic landscape has not been kind to everyone. The need for the Portland Impact’s work will continue well into the future, in both strong and weak economic times. 

Portland Impact is a nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All donations to our agency are 100 percent tax-deductible.  Below are some of the ways you can give:

  • Make a secure gift on-line via Portland Impact's Paypal account.  (Read the FAQ concerning secure transactions.)
  • Make a donation with your credit card over the phone (Contact Scott Shlaes, Director of Development, at 503-988-4996 ext. 266).
  • Send a check, cash, or money order to:

    Portland Impact

    10055 E. Burnside Street

    Portland, OR 97216

  • Make a planned gift donation.
  • Make a donation of securities.
  • Join the Friends of Portland Impact (FOPI), a growing group of
    committed donors who have pledged to support our community through annual gifts of $1,000 or more.  
  • Have your employee match your gift through your company's Matching Gift Program.
  • Contribute through the United Way Donor's Choice option by selecting Portland Impact on your enrollment form at your place of employment.  (We ask that you request acknowledgement so we can thank you for your gift.)

Good times to give

We appreciate your financial gift to Portland Impact at any time. A charitable gift provides special benefits not only to Portland Impact but also to you and your family:

  • During income tax planning.
  • During retirement planning.
  • To memorialize a spouse or loved one.
  • Upon the sale of a business.
  • When celebrating birthdays, anniversaries and other occasions.

Vehicle Donation Program

To donate or learn more about our program click here, or contact Katharine Atkinson at (503) 988-4996 ext. 268 or katkinson@portlandimpact.org.

In-kind donations

Portland Impact gladly accepts in-kind donations of:

New or gently used clothing for children and adults

New or gently used household items like pots & pans and small kitchen appliances

New or gently used sheets, comforters, blankets, towels & linens

Non-perishable food items

Furniture in good condition*

Vehicles

Gift drive items (select times of the year that include coats, gloves, blankets, school supplies & hygiene kits)

Gently used medical equipment including walkers, wheelchairs, canes & guide rails

*We accept furniture that is good condition depending on their size due to our storage space.  For furniture delivery or pick up arrangements please contact Jill Morrow at 503-988-4996 x265.

Because our clients are often in crisis and have specific needs, we need to use our limited storage space for necessities only. For that reason, we cannot accept donations of:

Infant car seats

Soiled or torn clothing

Toys

Home décor

Knick knacks

Most Appliances (call first)

Electronics (call first)

We accept donations Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm at our Dancing Tree Family Center located at 10055 E. Burnside, Portland, OR 97216.  Contact Jill Morrow, Community Involvement Program Supervisor, at 503-988-4996 ext. 265 or jmorrow@portlandimpact.org for more information about in-kind donations. 

For more information

To find out more about the many ways you can give, please contact our Director of Development, Scott Shlaes, at (503) 988-4996 ext. 266 or sshlaes@portlandimpact.org.