Open doors at West Women’s and Children’s Center
The shelter’s planned expansion could nearly triple its capacity. By Caitlin Johnston - For nearly four decades, West Women’s and Children’s Center near Portland, Oregon, has provided a safe haven and recovery system for thousands of victims of domestic violence. The shelter’s
A home for the holidays
In Portland, a veterans’ shelter keeps families together. As an organization with a deep understanding of the profound challenges affecting veterans, The Salvation Army has long operated hundreds of shelters for those who return from the frontlines with the kinds of
Back to School bash hits Moore Street
By Teresa Steinmetz - The Salvation Army in Oregon’s North Portland community coordinated a resource fair Aug. 22 for the community as families prepared to send their kids back to school. The Back-to-School Bash connected 200 people, including parents and students, with
‘Dear Echelon’–the power of a true story
Event gives individuals a chance to share how The Salvation Army impacted their lives. The first “Dear Echelon” storytelling event took place April 17 at the Academy Theater in Portland, Ore. Organized by The Salvation Army Echelon PDX Chapter, the occasion
Defying the odds at the White Shield Center
The Salvation Army in Portland, Ore., has helped marginalized young women for almost a century at the White Shield. [gss gallery ids="18244,18240,18243,18241,18242"] By Teresa Steinmetz - A Salvation Army facility in Oregon recently received a donation with a note attached. “Fifty-seven years ago, you took
Portland affirms: ‘Today’s the Day’
[gss gallery ids="17475,17476,17477,17474,17473"] Annual “All About Kids” dinner raises $308,000. By Teresa Steinmetz - Over 300 Portland Metro community members recently declared “Today’s the Day” to help create a brighter future for children and families in support of The Salvation Army’s 21st annual All
Portland kids prep for school
The Salvation Army Echelon PDX Chapter raises money for school supplies. The Salvation Army Echelon PDX Chapter in Portland, Ore., engaged family, friends and social networks to raise over $2,000 to take 20 children shopping for back-to-school items. Early one morning, 13
Residents recharge at SAFES
The Salvation Army sets up a charging station at its Portland women’s shelter. If you fully drain and recharge your iPhone every day, the electricity cost is about 25 cents per year. SOURCE: Electric Power Research Institute, Apple The Salvation Army Female Emergency
A vision to love
By Angel - I have experienced abuse. One time, when I lived with a lady with a gambling addiction, I was locked in a basement, unallowed to use the bathroom or eat. When she lost money, she’d take it out on me.
Portland Tabernacle Corps ‘repacks backpacks’
Event aims to provide practical help with mission in mind Even when planning an ordinary activity like distributing school supplies, The Salvation Army Portland (Ore.) Tabernacle Corps kept its vision firmly in mind. “We exist to win the world for Christ,” Corps
‘Keep calm and sail on’
Portland Tabernacle Corps offers sailing classes to youth. By Jenni Perine, Major - During September The Salvation Army Portland Tabernacle Corps partnered with the Willamette Sailing Club to give four weeks of sailing lessons to young people aged 12-16. Each Friday afternoon,
Portland Rotary Club raises over $22K in 90 minutes
By Teresa Steinmetz A frenzy of red-aproned people, kettles and dogs took over downtown Portland, Ore., during lunchtime on Dec. 13, for the 78th annual Rotary Bell Ringing Day to benefit The Salvation Army. This year, 105 bell ringers and 5