Shoutout to Dylan for volunteering again to make beds at our women’s shelter. He’s a senior at LaSalle High School. We’re so busy with more than 60 women a night and need volunteers. If you’d like to help, sign up for an evening shift, 5:30-7:30 pm. https://bit.ly/4u5xmPB
We need underwear in all sizes. Drop off Mon-Sat, 8-10:30 am or 1:30-4 pm at 310 NW Glisan St. Shop our Amazon wish list amzn.to/44rDjKl or your favorite store. Thank you!
We celebrated our volunteers with a fun night. Paul Gregory Lee brought the house down with his Frank Sinatra tribute! Huge thanks to NW Natural for hosting and setting up a yummy baked potato bar, Dennis Kohl for the desserts, Breakside Brewery, and Case by Case for the drinks. We’re so grateful!
Meet Bridget. She’s a light of hope in Portland, helping people in crisis. She listens, makes calls, fills out forms, finds shelter, care, and a way forward, like getting a cab for a guest in a wheelchair to a safe place.
Bridget is a peer support specialist with our friends at PDX Peers.
We served a lovely dinner of gyros donated from Nicholas Restaurant and a side of boxed Mac n cheese. Staff opened more than 150 boxes! 403 plates were served thanks to volunteers.
Our restroom is open to guests thanks to volunteers like Santos. The restroom volunteer manages a line, offers supplies, and keeps the space tidy. With hundreds of users daily, the restroom requires staff time. Guests can also use restrooms, showers, and laundry 2 blocks away at the city-run Oasis.
What are you hoping for? “I’m hoping that one day soon, all I have to worry about is what I want to do with my day." —Cheryl
Artist Eva Wrzesinski is drawing portraits of Blanchet's guests and capturing their stories. By the end of the year, Eva will complete 20 portraits for an exhibition.
60 women slept at our shelter last night. That’s the highest number we’ve welcomed yet. We will reserve their beds if they want us to. As a privately funded shelter, donors are the reason 60 women have a safe place to sleep again tonight. Donate at BlanchetHouse.org/donate.
Rich graduated from Stone Soup's 12-week culinary program this week. It was an honor to attend the ceremony and celebrate him. He’s worked so hard to overcome his past and has become a positive and encouraging member of our community.
Pick up a coded BottleDrop Blue Bag to support Blanchet House during Earth Week. Oregon BottleDrop will match 20% of your donation from April 15-26. Grab a Blue Bag at 310 NW Glisan St., Mon-Sat, 8-10:30 am or 1:30-4 pm. Drop filled bags at participating BottleDrop location. #BottleDropGive
Our staff helped an elderly guest with mental health challenges change into dry socks. This is what Blanchet House of Hospitality is about. More than meals, it’s a place where people are seen, supported, and treated with dignity.
Meet Ed, who’s learning engine repair and working toward his own business. After years of addiction, getting back to work isn’t as easy as people might think. Blanchet Farm’s new PathBuilder program helps participants pay for classes, gain employment history, and a future. Learn more at news link
Calling All Artists! Submit artwork for entry into Blanchet House’s annual On the Ledge art show by May 31. We're now accepting ceramics, sculpture, and fiber arts. Visit bhontheledge.com for all of the details. #bhontheledge
A free cafe?! Yes! Blanchet House has been serving meals for 74 years in downtown Portland, OR, thanks to caring donors and supporters.
A kind woman dropped off dyed Easter eggs for the women staying at our shelter to enjoy this morning. 💜
Donating to Blanchet is so easy and so important.
I've had a monthly donation for a few years, and while it's a low amount now while I'm unemployed, I know every bit helps in a real, material way.
There's all kinds of ways to support them!
blanchethouse.org/donate/
Michael Simon, pictured with his friend David, sponsored tonight’s dinner. 520 plates served! If you’d like to sponsor a meal service call us! We need your help.
We were gifted beautiful eggs from a supporter’s backyard chicken coop. Just in time for Easter. Blanchet House’s cafe relies on the kindness of others to operate and serve the community.
A new study found that homeless people with pets secure housing faster than those without. That’s why we partner with Oregon Humane to support our guests and their pets. On Fri, 4/3, 11:30am-2pm, OH will host a free vaccination clinic near Blanchet in the Lan Su Garden lot. First-come, first-served.
FOUND! We’re so happy to report that our diner was reunited with his dog, Beto. ❤️ Thank you to everyone who kept an eye out for him and reported sightings. It was a sighting that reunited them!
Blanchet House is hiring a Volunteer Program Manager, $30/hr, on-site, full-time. All cover letters and resumes should be sent to careers@blanchethouse.org. This role oversees the volunteer experience, scheduling, and involvement with all programs. Full job description at BlanchetHouse.org/jobs.
The other night, 57 women stayed in our shelter, Bethanie's Room. We’re concerned about what’s ahead. This July, 500-1,000 public shelter beds may be lost due to funding cuts. We’ll keep our doors open with your support. To donate or volunteer, visit https://bit.ly/4c4bD3c
Follow Red as she serves at Blanchet House’s cafe. #portland
Our women’s shelter needs breakfast donors. Provide 25–30 pastries or simple items, such as muffins or fruit cups. Items can be homemade or store-bought. There are no restrictions. Ready-to-eat options that need no setup or utensils are best. Sign up for a morning: https://bit.ly/48bYiEu
At this time, we must pause donations of women’s clothing. Thanks to your generosity, our storage and clothing racks are FULL. We’re so grateful. Subscribe to our email newsletter for updates https://bit.ly/47rHRDR
The Portland Trail Blazer's made hygiene kits for our women’s shelter. If you’d like to help check out all the ways you can get involved at blanchethouse.org/portland-womens-shelter-...
“I can’t blame nobody but myself. I made a lot of bad choices, and I can’t change that. But I’m a really hard worker,” Rich said. "My goals are to get a job and get a place."
That’s where our friends at Stone Soup come in. Full story on our website at https://bit.ly/4rRALQo
Betty sent handmade necklaces for women staying at our shelter, each with a note saying:
“You have found a necklace made in honor of my deceased son, Rob. I feel this is an appropriate way to share his love.” An unexpected, beautiful reminder that someone cares. Thank you, Betty.
Help people who need new socks! Please drop off or send gently used or new adult-sized socks to 310 NW Glisan, M-Sat, 8:30-10:30 or 1:30-4. You can shop our wish list at http://a.co/9UFvpEm Thank you!
