Directory of Society and Culture Resources

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Resources in This Category

• Albertina Kerr Centers

  http://www.albertinakerr.org/
  Provides family adoption services, independent living programs for adults with developmental disabilities, and counseling for abused children.

• Catholic Charities of Portland

  http://www.catholiccharitiesoregon.org/
  Offers counseling, information on parenting and adoption, and practical assistance with housing and medical care.

• City Club of Portland

  http://www.pdxcityclub.org/
  Non-profit public affairs and research organization with list of membership activities, news calendar, and seminar schedule.

• Commercial Alert

  http://www.commercialalert.org/
  Helps families, schools, and communities defend themselves against commercialism, advertising, and marketing. Campaigns focus on culture, education, government, and economy. Includes ideas for action, mailing list, news, and research library.

• Community Cycling Center

  http://www.communitycyclingcenter.org/
  Offers a full-service bike shop, programs for low-income youth and adults, and workshops and summer camps.

• International Refugee Center of Oregon

  http://www.irco.org/
  Provides services throughout Portland for newly arrived refugees and immigrants.

• JOIN

  http://joinpdx.org/
  Supporting the efforts of homeless individuals and families to make successful and sustainable transitions off the street. Description of their program, how to help, and news.

• Mothers Against Misuse and Abuse

  http://www.mamas.org/
  A non-profit organization that believes in a holistic approach to substance use. Information provided on drug use issues and its effect on the family.

• Overheard in PDX

  http://overheardinpdx.blogspot.com/
  Everyone is occasionally guilty of listening in on other people's conversations in public. Accepts submissions of overheard conversations.

• Peace and Justice Works

  http://www.rdrop.com/~pjw/
  Works to educate the general public on important issues including but not limited to peace, justice, the environment, and human rights.

• Portland Rescue Mission

  http://www.portlandrescuemission.org/
  Organization reaches out to homeless, hungry, and destitute men, women and children who are in need of food, clothing, shelter, spiritual help, education, job training, and employment.

• Raphael House of Portland

  http://www.raphaelhouse.com/
  Agency offers domestic violence intervention for women and children made homeless by domestic violence.

• Salvation Army (Cascade Division)

  http://www.cascade.salvationarmy.org/
  Local chapter features history, press releases and location details.

• Shared Housing

  http://www.emoregon.org/shared_housing.php
  Shared Housing is a program of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon. We match those looking for housing with folks who have a house or apartment and want someone to move in with them.

• Sisters Of The Road, Inc.

  http://sistersoftheroad.org/
  Client-driven solutions to the calamities of homelessness and poverty. Running a cafe that accepts food stamps or bartering, as well as family advocacy. Description of their work and how to help.

• The City Repair Project

  http://www.cityrepair.org/
  Citizen Activists creating pathways of communication to build community.

• Transition Projects Inc.

  http://www.tprojects.org/
  Provides food, clothing, education and shelter for homeless or low-income persons. Describes programs and gives details of volunteer and paid job opportunities.

• Union Gospel Mission of Portland

  http://www.ugmportland.org/
  Offers to provide a safe environment for men and women with long-term addictions. Features services and map.

• United Way

  http://www.unitedway-pdx.org/
  Helping people in need.

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