Bikes for Humanity Makes Cycling Affordable for All
Since 2005, the nonprofit has connected the Portland area community with bicycles and bike knowledge and empowerment.
20+ Free Things to Do in Portland This June
Your family fun doesn’t have to be expensive this month.
The No Slacking Portland Summer: How to Keep Your Teen Busy
Here’s how to help your tweens and teens put down their phones and have an activity-filled summer break — and maybe even earn some cash.
20+ Kid-Friendly Volunteer Opportunities in Portland
Volunteering with kids can seem daunting, but fortunately, Portland is a great place to get involved.
Top 5 Holiday Toy Drives
Make a child’s holiday extra-special by donating a gift to one of these Portland-area organizations.
Join SMART Reading in Promoting Children’s Literacy in Oregon
The whole family can help get books in the hands of local children by donating books or volunteering at SMART Reading.
Good Deeds: Ethos Music Center
Learn how Ethos Music Center is making music education accessible for all students.
Volunteer with Portland Parks & Recreation
Whether you’re interested in sports or digging in the dirt, Portland Parks & Recreation has a volunteer opportunity for you!
Bake for Youth in Foster Care with For Goodness Cakes
Put all those hours spent watching Bake-Off to good use!
Family Volunteering with SW Hope Food Drive
Learn how to help hungry families with Neighborhood House.
Full Stomachs, Happy Hearts: Feeding Oregon’s Families
The rates of food insecure families in Oregon have substantially increased during the pandemic. We’re taking a look at the organizations who are making sure kids don’t go to bed hungry.
Join With Love in Supporting Foster Families
Learn about this local organization and how they help foster families.
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)
- Wolf’s Head Burgers Are a Smash Hit - September 19, 2023
- Touring the Hood River Fruit Loop with Kids - September 19, 2023
- Looking for Parental-leave Leaders - September 1, 2023
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)
- Wolf’s Head Burgers Are a Smash Hit - September 19, 2023
- Touring the Hood River Fruit Loop with Kids - September 19, 2023
- Looking for Parental-leave Leaders - September 1, 2023
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.
Tips for Family Volunteering from Hands On Greater Portland
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- Portland-Area Pumpkin Patches & Corn Mazes - September 21, 2023
- 30+ Ideas for Kid-Friendly Fall Fun - September 20, 2023
- Celebrate Family With These Book Picks from Powell’s - September 18, 2023
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, and a lawyer, writer and podcaster. She loves exploring the Pacific Northwest, especially when the explorations lead outdoors, to music or to ice cream.
Latest posts by Ali Wilkinson (see all)
- Top 10 Portland-Area Destination Playgrounds - June 17, 2023
- The Basics of Camping with Kids - June 15, 2023
- Holiday Gift Picks for Every Type of Kid - December 8, 2022
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