My husband and I loved the birth dates classes! They were fun, educational and even got my husband…read moretalking about *gasp* his feelings ! Haha being this was my first time being a mom I wanted to know the ins and outs or what to expect from a reliable source. Sherilee was amazing! Informative and entertaining. My husband even learned new things as a third time dad. This was worth the investment. Birth dates brought us closer together and made us a little wiser too.

Sherilee was super sweet! The classes were informative, fun, and really connected with our minds…read moreand bodies for both partners and birthing peoples. I loved it! I highly recommended to any mama and partner to take these classes, they are well worth it! Also, her tea blend for the raspberry leaf tea is so yummy! Especially if you aren't an avid tea drinker. The class has an interactive book that makes it easy to remember everything and some good pages that you can post up on your fridge or walls. The classes are built in a great order- As someone who plans to birth at a birth center my anxieties were lowered ALOT after these classes. And if you are planning a hospital birth or home birth, the classes work for all of them! You and your partner will appreciate these classes a lot!

I love this care and their compassion for their work! They…read moretake great care of my family member and I feel comfortable knowing he is in a happy environment. They answer all questions and concerns! Highly recommend it!!

I highly recommended Family Care Services, they have been taking great care of my mother. All the…read morecaregivers are very friendly and well trained.

Kind volunteers. Not much selection but it really depends on what gets donated. It was a really…read moregood experience but not much was available. It changes on a day by day basis depending on donations from community

Amazing people volunteering! Beautiful store. Appreciate there is a place for people to go.read more

I love The Caring Closet!!!! My two elderly parents were in need of medical equipment and this…read moreplace was so amazing! They gave me everything I needed and the volunteers helped me pick out the right products and even loaded it in my car! I feel blessed to find them and wish every city had one!

An absolute Godsend to anyone dealing with rehab issues and needing medical equipment. I broke my…read morepelvis in 3 places while disembarking from my truck :-(. The volunteers were amazing! It is such a blessing to have them in our community. I will donate equipment and funds in the future to repay them for their kindness. Diana, RN

On Monday afternoons, during the Social Distancing Pandemic, the Q Center is a Food Box Pick Up…read moreCenter, run by Volunteers. See the Oregon Food Bank Website first, or just wash hands, wear a mask and drop by. Plan time to fill out a Shopping Preferences list, then a Household survey while Volunteers fill you a box or 2 of food and treats. If you get extra of anything, be sure to share it with someone you know who may have trouble carrying boxes of food. There are similar programs in different parts of the Metro area, so do begin at the OFB site and search by ZIP Code. Great places to Volunteer, if u can follow safety rules, and r low risk for bringing in a virus. I actually went online and got a Food Handlers Card to be more helpful as a Volunteer at our NoPo Food Share. This site is on #4 bus, has off-street parking, is multi-ethnic and LG Bi Trans friendly.

You want to talk about community lovin'- Q Center is bringing a whole new level to a non-profit…read moreorganization. I've learned so much about them in the past week it makes me smile on the inside and out... community work in the LGBTQ world that really really changes life. Saturday night I was at their benefit at the Nines Hotel, and I got a peek into what they are doing for our Portland Queer community. One stuck out to me, and I'll just have to quote it: "Q Center has held a 'high school' prom in the past for those people who were not able to attend with the person they cared about." Just so you understand- this means back in the 60s and 70s when there wasn't as much freedom. The image of these freed individuals dancing to classics and smiling, finally, brings a smile to my face. No matter your orientation, beliefs or political standpoint- everyone can agree that seeing a room of love can only be beautiful. The staff at Q Center only brings this flow of love, and the patrons who represent and support them return it with a big smile. They offer everything from abuse resources, to transsexual support, to a person first coming out. They also stand for the women and have a very strong back bone in the feminist community. I love Q Center.

I have NEVER enjoyed working for a charitable organization so much as the night I helped out at…read moreNWCO last month. I LOVE the fact that every single person is a volunteer. I LOVE the fact that the location they collect, sort and package children's clothing in takes place in a building that has been donated to the organization - rent free. I LOVE that the only overhead costs they have are electricity and heat. I LOVE that they are not snobs about the donations and will even pass along gently worn socks and underwear. If a mother chooses not to clothe her children in these items, that is her prerogative, but it should be hers and hers alone. I think that when it comes down to it, most mothers would opt for their children to have then to go without. Besides, that is what bleach and washing machines are for. I LOVE that you get a card with a child's name and age to work from. It gives you a sense of relationship to the child you are compiling a care package of clothes, books and toys for. I especially LOVE that they pray over the children we are trying to help, their parent's and the volunteer group, before you start. I will be back this month....with bags of clothes, toys and games that my friends have helped me put together.

I have no doubt this organization serves a very useful service in the community, however their…read morepublic relations could certainly use some improving. I live in Beaverton, but my daughter teaches in Vancouver, The school where she teaches is a very high poverty school. I choose to take a very large donation over to Vancouver, with the thought it may help some of the kids in her school. When I arrived, there was a man working by the front door, he never acknowledged me until I asked if this is where I should leave donations. I then proceeded to unload my car of four very large containers of clothes, and three bags. By then, there were three or four other employees standing about, no one offered to help take the containers into the store front. When I finally was done with the unloading, not one of the employees even looked my way, or had the courtesy to say, thank you. I wasn't looking for accolades for my "good deed", but a simple thank you would have been appreciated. I spent a lot of time and effort, sorting through all the clothes to be certain only items in very good condition were included, I folded them carefully and packed them. I will find another charity, that is perhaps more appreciative of peoples efforts, the up side is some boys are going to have some nice clothes to wear to school and for that I am thankful.

I came to live in Portland with a friend. It didn't work out so I didn't have a home. TPI…read moreprovided several services, including, shelter, food, clothing, mailing address, ability self care laundry to name just a few. The people that work there go through alot as we homeless do, I wanted shout out thanks for putting up with me helping me back on my feet. I won't let you all down in the end. If I do i appreciate you all getting me to the next part of my swirl.

Amazing organization to help our neighbors in need of housing, clothes, support, and referralsread more

I can't say enough good things about the U.R.S. Club. I've been volunteering here for over a month…read morenow, and it has genuinely changed my life in the best way. From day one, I felt welcomed. David and Tina are incredible, they've taken the time to train me, support me, and make sure I always feel like I belong. Their energy sets the tone for the whole place. warm, inviting, and real.What makes this spot so special is the community. The people who come in, especially the regulars, are some of the most engaging individuals I've ever met. They care what your name is. What your days been like, They REMEMBER. these things. Being here has given me a sense of purpose and connection, especially within the recovery community, that I didn't even realize I was missing, it's a place where people show up for each other, and most importantly themselves. I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone, for an especially meaningful way to connect with your community. If it's not your cup of tea? Then grab a cup of coffee.

I came to this place a year ago to start my sobriety and " Dolly" said she wanted to be my sponsor…read more Not knowing what a sponsor is, well, let's just say that for a year going to this place she hasn't called me or reached out to me in any manner. This is not the place for me.