Friends of Ours, PDX

A hyperlocal community-based non-profit that serves the residents of North, Northeast, and inner Southeast Portland, Oregon.

If you want to help us

We cannot help those most in need without our community volunteers, donations, and sponsors.

If you need our help

We can provide food, shelter, and other assistance, just sign up to receive the benefits.

What We Do

Our Projects

Our work is underpinned by our belief in the inherent dignity of all human beings and that everyone deserves food, clothing, and shelter.

Mobile Clothing Unit

Providing clean clothing to those who are in need.

Mobile Showers

A mobile showering unit for our houseless neighbors.

Free Lunch

Sack lunches and sandwiches to those living in streets or cars/RVs.

Food Pantry

Groceries for hungry families and individuals delivered to doorstep.

Trash Collection

Keeping neighborhoods clean by helping houseless individuals with trash management and hauling.

Home & Yard Maintenance

Light cleaning and repairs inside and out for those in need of assistance.

Thanksgiving Meal

Served hot in the Lowe’s Delta Park Parking lot with volunteers.

Holiday Cheer

Donated gifts handed out to the families who need holiday cheer.

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Friends of Ours was created to offer direct assistance, information, and advocacy while bringing comfort, relief, and hope to people who feel like they’re at the end of the road or who others perceive as a lost cause.

Our Supporters

Thank you to each individual who volunteers and/or donates to our projects. Below are a few local businesses who also make our work possible.

Hartman Steel has supported us for many years and we want to thank them for partnering with us.

Lowes have been a long time supporter donating trash bags, pickers, trash cans, and other items to the local shelters in Kenton.

Metro for their continued support on our mission and work to provide cleaner and safer environment for where our Houseless lay their heads.

Dreamboat Salon for their generous matching donation. The Dream Team helped us continue to provide much needed support to our houseless neighbors.

Kenton Neighborhood Association
Arbor Lodge Neighborhood Association
Odd Fellows Lodge
Give & Take Resale
Blue Ox Tattoo
Kenton Station
Posies Cafe
Bethel Players
Triple Crown
Kenton Antiques
GOD Always Provide (GAP)