Our Mission

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

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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'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. 

Get When You Give!

Receive incentives when you donate $25 or more to Portland Impact through Willamette Week’s Give!Guide.   By helping us raise the most money, you will make us eligible to receive additional funds from the Willamette Week!  To donate now, click here or on the Give!Guide Logo above. 

Portland Impact's Holiday Store: December 11-14, 2008

This year, our Holiday Store will serve over 1,000 people in need with gifts for the holidays.  Click here to learn more about this event and how you can get involved. 

Time for New Furniture?

Consider donating your good condition, used furniture to Portland Impact's housing programs for homeless families.  Current needs include cribs and baby furniture, 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.