Portland non-profit Youth Progress Association (YPA) is holding their 4th Monthly “Soup To Go” lunch sale to benefit the R.O.Y project, YPA’s vocational training program. The event will be held at the organization’s office lobby at 604 SE Water Street on Thursday, June 18th from 11am to 1pm.

The R.O.Y. project (Recovering Oregon Youth) is our vocational training program, which includes the soup project, that is designed to help lower-functioning youth gain work experience and practice social skills in a supportive environment and easing their transition into employment outside of YPA.

Come one, come all to the umpteenth annual Summer Solstice Street Carnival on June 24th, from 2-9pm! We'll close down the street, open up the beer garden, call in our farmers, and turn on the music. Tarot readers, hand writing analyzers, & fortune tellers will be there to tell you more than how well your summer crops will grow. We have an exciting line-up of jugglers and fire-dancers to send us into summer with the right push. There will be juggling lessons and other fun games from 2-4pm, a kids area from 2-5pm, and tasty foods and drinks for everyone to enjoy the whole day and evening. The music is mellow AND danceable, the farmers market always a treat, and haybales to relax on and enjoy the people watching. And if you're feeling up to it, costumes are completely encouraged!

Join us for a fun event with great community organizations who are looking to infuse their groups with fresh ideas and perspectives - someone just like You!

Participating organizations include CDM Long-Term Care Services; Clark County Food Bank; Columbia River Mental Health Services; Human Services Council; MOSIAC Arts Alliance/Sixth Street Gallery; Share; Val Ogden Center, Washington State University Vancouver.

Not sure if this is intended for you? The only criteria is that you want to help make Southwest Washington an even better place to live, whether that is through social services, the arts, education. The program format allows individuals to meet with each of the groups above to learn more about them.

No commitments, just appetizers, beverages, and fun.

The Pacific Environmental Advocacy Center (PEAC) serves as the domestic environmental law clinic for Lewis & Clark Law School and provides pro bono legal representation for environmental organizations in the region. PEAC maintains a collaborative, educational and synergistic relationship with Lewis & Clark Law School faculty, staff and students; in exchange, the Law School contributes to PEAC’s budget and provides office space, technology and some administrative support. However, the majority of PEAC’s budget is self-funded through grants, gifts and attorney fee awards. In order for PEAC to manage its growing docket and maintain financial stability, it is critical that PEAC engage in ongoing fundraising, strategic planning and sound organizational development.

Volunteer in the kitchen at Outside In!

Outside In is looking for volunteers to prepare and serve meals for our youth. Help ensure our clients receive healthy meals, provide a welcoming environment and have fun! Additional duties include helping to organize kitchen on delivery days and assisting with dishwashing and clean up. Restaurant experience a plus!

Please go to our website www.outsidein.org for a volunteer application.