I have been to some of the Children's Cancer Association events. Even if you aren't a children,…read moredon't have cancers or aren't a parentals, you might make their acquaintance. You probably know children, individuals with cancer, or parents. They might benefit. Which will make you happy. We will go down first. The daughter of the founder died of cancer young. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHtitO8-eFk. Don't fear to watch. Really. She died happy. Now up, up. This group, founded in Portland as a result, is now nationwide. They sponsor MusicRX. It is a music program in hospitals for children. Some bands you like in Portland support them. Their programs are free! ... The immune system is more powerful than any drug in the world. So having optimism and happiness boosting the immune system along with medical treatment is the best of all possible worlds! And kids being kids in the hospital, and happy-optimistic, is what we need! MusicRX sends musicians and instruments into children's hospitals. If you find your children in the Portland hospital world, ask for MusicRX help! And if you are in a city that doesn't have it, organize and ask for MusicRX! They operate worldwide at https://www.mymusicrx.org/. Many stuffs online too. Free! ... As kids we remember being sick. Flu, worse, whatever. And loving parents got us through! Bedstock http://www.bedstockfest.com/ is an online project for children who are sick and need cheering up. Flu, stomachache or cancer, doesn't matter. Bedstock is a once a year live online web event by musicians and authors reading and performing from their own beds. I, you, we all, can have fun in bed, it is not a downer! The beauty of Bedstock is that the videos are available to any parent, 24x365, worldwide, to engage kids from home to hospital. They are on the BeadstockFest website and https://www.youtube.com/user/MyMusicRX/videos. Free! ... So Yelpers, if you can support them, do it. If you have kids who could use it, engage them. If you know parents with kids who need it, send them. If you need some happy videos yourself, watch them. And spread the word! Worldwide. Did I say it was free? Because of maybe your donations? Yes! OK!

CCA's message of Joy Matters is quite possibly one of the most profound statements built in…read moresimplicity. They aren't curing kids of cancer in a conventional way, they are uplifting the lives of these children and their families through music programs, pairing them with "chemo pals" who come on a weekly basis to spend time with them as they go through treatment, and they provide for families outside of hospital walls. If you get a chance, go check out one of their events. They throw incredible parties on New Years Eve and Valentines Day as well as online events such as bedstock fest.

awful experience. I was homeless due to unfortunate circumstances and had to stay here for a few…read moreweeks. Me and my mother entered our room and were exhausted. We sat on the bed to rest only to see a BED BUG crawling on our blanket. My mom moved the bed to check the back and found an insane amount of both dead/old/and alive bed bugs everywhere, on the bed, bed frame, the wall, the floor, it was INFESTED. We called staff for help so we can get situated in a different room, ONE staff member was there to help. He cleaned up the sheets/bed/mattress and apologized. We got put into a different room around an hour later. Paranoid the whole night thinking every speck was another bed bug, so we had to go out to buy bug spray and spray around areas. According to my mom, the staff had spoken to her and were blaming us and saying we apparently brought them in. We were getting dirty looks from both staff and other residents because of the STAFF gossiping. YOU WORK IN A SHELTER, I'd think they wouldn't be so judgmental but here we are. WE did NOT bring in the bed bugs, they looked to have been there for super long, THEY LOOKED OLD. There were brown areas with dead bugs/bedbugs combined with alive ones. I hate to say it but we may have even been the cleanest/most hygienic ones there, but we didn't judge a single person despite them judging us for something we didn't even cause. Due to there being bedbugs I had left both my blanket and plushie/pillow that meant a lot to me (if you don't have much, little things mean a lot) on the bed because they said they'd disinfect it and give it back, just in case it had been infected. They NEVER RETURNED it. I never got my plushie back from them nor did I get my blanket back. They did not throw it away, they had their shed open one day and I saw it clear as day, they lied to me. Life was already tough and they made everyday more miserable. When we stood up for ourselves, they then begin to blame the previous residents that stayed in that room, saying they were "gross" and weren't very hygienic. Quit judging people in bad situations, get a different job, don't make other people miserable just because you are. The place is crowded and the staff don't seem to be keeping up with cleaning. They depend on the chores they give residents instead of taking responsibility and doing their job.

This is my first time donating to this organization and I'm very please I did. The gal that…read morereceived my stuff was super nice

They're pretty helpful when you're able to get a hold of them. I was able to use their service once…read morebut was unable to get ahold of them after that. Which was disappointing.

Absolutely love love love this organization! As a first time mother, preparing for a child can be…read moresuper overwhelming but with all the free resources they provide, they really allow for parents to get a moment to catch their breath. First time I called it was after hours yet someone was still available by phone. Their free parenting classes are packed with relevant, useful information. And the ability to come pick up free things from the porch, including flowers, always brightens up my day. I am super appreciative for this organization and all the work they are doing!

Cityteam was a great help to my son, in overcoming his meth addiction. The support is life-changing.read more

Food 3 times a day and even on Sunday!!! Amazing if it wasn't because the people that work there…read more they almost trow the tray of food in your face ; why so animosity towards people that are going through a bad time in their lives ? I am clean don't smell like pee nor I shoot myself or smoke it ; I am just new here but even though I'm nice and say thank you but those people ( the workers at City Team ) they are just rude rude rude and they seem to hate hate hate their job ... If you hate your job just quit and look for another but don't give City Team organization the bad reputation of treating people like they are scum bags ... Again ; no empathy in Portland

The staff at Rose Haven provides an invaluable service to women and their children going through…read morehard times. They provide a safe haven, as many have escaped violent situations, and envelope them in kindness, give them a calm and safe place to stay, provide meals and clothing. While I've never had a need to use their services, I choose Rose Haven for my donations of new and barely worn clothing. While on a health journey myself, I have gone down several sizes and have brought bags and bags of practically new clothes - leggings, summer pants and t-shirts, winter coats, sweaters, brand new bras and panties, shoes, sneakers, and hygiene items to this shelter knowing these items will help women get their basic needs met, which is the first step in helping them transform their lives.

Rose Haven't supports houseless or underserved women and children. Whether it be breakfast, lunch,…read moreshowers, washers & dryers, or quick medical aid, THEY ARE MINDFUL & EFFECTIVE. They provide classes or coaching about finances, emotion health, crocheting, sewing, companionship and essentials like clothes, coats, flashlights, tents, blankets. These "necessities" are donated by many - like my husband & I -- to lift these folks from desperate straits. GIVE MINDFULLY and support this amazing organization, please.

My name is sherrie and I completed the five weeks then went on to compleat a year of treatment...my…read moreyear here has been life changing, I have been truly blessed, I'm sober over a year , my walk with the Lord strengthend, and all-around healthy. I would recommend shepherd's Door to woman and there children who are struggling to get clean and sober.

I love Portland Rescue mission and all they do for our community! THANK YOUread more

It is so homey, clean, and full of love. If you want to have a personal and supported experience -…read moree.g. as a first time pet person - this rescue is so approachable. And if it's not your first time, you will appreciate just how well cared for the cats and kittens are. The workers, volunteers, and vet staff remember the cats long after they've been adopted.

I would give them 10 stars if I could! We adopted the most adorable and loving kitten this week…read more She is the cuddliest kitten ever! Love and care Kitten Adoption is located in a home and all the rooms are theme decorate. Each room has plenty of climbing structures and toys. It was so clean I felt like you could eat off the floor!! we left with a bag of toys, food, and a baby blanket. I just wish I could have multiple cats because I could have taken more home with me for sure. I highly, highly recommen!

Great place for people needing house things. Value is great and people super friendly. I paint an…read moreArtist Chair every year to be auctioned off then given to a child in need.

I was downsizing and donated a whole bunch of stuff to them. I really like the work they do, but I…read morewas sort of put off by the fact that I had to hire my own movers to take the stuff to the warehouse. It made it expensive for me to support them. This is FWIW. I'm not sure whether I would've been similarly charged by other charitable organizations. That said, they were easy to communicate with came and they said they would and did a great job of getting everything out of my condo.