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Impact Northwest
Started in 1966, Impact Northwest is a poverty alleviation nonprofit which provides support services in the Portland Metro area.
Nonprofit Type: Education & Instruction, Health, Human Services, Housing & Community Development, Seniors, Youth
Region(s) Covered: Portland, Multnomah County, Washington County, Clackamas County, Clark County
Contact Information
| website link: | www.impactnw.org |
| address: | 4610 SE Belmont Portland, OR 97215 |
| principal contact: | Rana DeBey |
| email: | [email protected] |
Mission
Impact NW’s mission is to help people achieve and maintain self-sufficiency and to prevent and alleviate the effects of poverty.
Tagline
A Community of Support
Description
Impact Northwest is committed to helping people achieve self-sufficiency. Our vision is to create a community where all people have the resources and support to live safe and healthy lives. By working with schools, churches, businesses, and other community partners, we work to alleviate the effects of poverty for 60,000 individuals through prevention and intervention services, focused on children, families, seniors, and people with disabilities.
Programs Provided include:
Safety Net Services:
* homeless family shelter * rent and housing assistance * utility assistance * food, clothing, transportation * information and referral * client support services * access to health care & income assistance
Education Support Services:
* youth tutoring & mentoring * social & educational activities * early childhood education * community school coordination * youth development * before & after school activities (SUN)
Employment Support Services:
* youth employment training * Richmond Place homeless transition services * skill-building classes * beyond shelter homeless transition services * access to vocational training * job referral
Community Involvement Services:
* volunteer placement * student internship and work study site * public education * employee & group community service site * system advocacy & community organizing
Seniors and Adults with Disabilities:
* transportation * advocacy/case management * meal sites and activity centers * legal and tax assistance * low-income energy assistance * shopping trips and friendly visits * respite * health promotion activities * multicultural events * service access