Fight Food Insecurity with Portland Backpack
Read on to find out how you and your kids can join Portland Backpack in making a difference.
Good Deeds: Helping the Unhoused
Editor at PDX Parent Magazine
PDX Parent's editor Denise Castañon loves sharing new ideas with other Portland parents. You can find her cooking, eating, crafting and writing in Southeast where she lives with her husband, 5-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter.
Latest posts by Denise Castañon (see all)
- Visit Vegan Junk Food for Meat-Free Eats - October 17, 2021
- Don’t Miss These Annual October Happenings - October 2, 2021
- Help the Salmon - October 2, 2021
Nicholl Summers and her three kids love to travel from their westside home to the Gorge for hikes, but Summers says her kids often went from giddy to solemn when they noticed the juxtaposition of million-dollar homes next to tent encampments of the homeless. When a virtual campout with the Hike It Baby group led …
Good Deeds: The Healing Power of Art
Editor at PDX Parent Magazine
PDX Parent's editor Denise Castañon loves sharing new ideas with other Portland parents. You can find her cooking, eating, crafting and writing in Southeast where she lives with her husband, 5-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter.
Latest posts by Denise Castañon (see all)
- Visit Vegan Junk Food for Meat-Free Eats - October 17, 2021
- Don’t Miss These Annual October Happenings - October 2, 2021
- Help the Salmon - October 2, 2021
There’s a good reason so many of us turned to creative endeavors when the COVID lockdown started: Art soothes the soul. But this philosophy is nothing new to those at Color Outside the Lines, a nonprofit that aims to empower and inspire foster and at-risk youth by providing opportunities to create and explore through art, …
Feeding Families: Local Free Fridges and Pantries Address Food Insecurity
Through these free fridges and pantries, communities are creating ways to help their neighbors find nutritious food hyper-locally.
Volunteering for Portland Families during COVID
Here are some ways families can give back this holiday season.
Help Oregonians Impacted by Wildfire
If you aren’t able to donate, you may be able to volunteer, help spread the word, or learn more about these organizations and follow them on social media.
Family Volunteering from Home
If you are in a position to help, here are some ways that you can volunteer from home and get the whole family involved.
11+ Kid-Friendly Volunteer Opportunities in Portland
Volunteering with kids can seem daunting, but fortunately, Portland is a great place to get involved.
Tips for Family Volunteering from Hands On Greater Portland
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Latest posts by PDX Parent Staff (see all)
- Portland-Area Pumpkin Patches & Corn Mazes - October 19, 2021
- Great Kid-Friendly Fall Hikes in Portland - October 11, 2021
- 30 Plus Ideas for Kid-Friendly Fall Fun - October 5, 2021
These tips are brought to you by Hands On Greater Portland. Volunteering as a family can seem overwhelming- but it’s really not! Here is a quick guide to help you find the perfect volunteer opportunities to fit your family. 1. How old is everyone? The age of your little ones or not so little ones makes …
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Volunteer with PDX Parent and Oregon Food Bank
Come volunteer with PDX Parent and Oregon Food Bank at this kid-friendly volunteer opportunity!
Volunteer with Northwest Children's Outreach and PDX Parent!
Volunteer with Northwest Children’s Outreach and PDX Parent!
PDX Parent Cares
Ali Wilkinson is one of the founders of PDX Kids Calendar. She loves exploring Portland with her three small children, especially when the explorations lead outdoors, to music or to ice cream. You can read more from Ali at www.runknitlove.com.
Latest posts by Ali Wilkinson (see all)
- Our Favorite Apple Picking Spots Near PDX - September 20, 2021
- 25-Plus (Truly) Kid-Friendly Portland Restaurants - September 11, 2021
- Hiking Tom, Dick and Harry Mountain with Kids - August 3, 2021
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