Donation Drives

CHILDREN

• Make a "no sew" fleece blanket for hospitalized children served by PROJECT LINUS and drop it off at Mill End Fabrics in Beaverton
• Donate diapers (size 4, 5 & 6), wipes and new and like new baby gear to WITH LOVE and help foster families
• Purchase school supplies throughout the summer for low-income students served by SCHOOLHOUSE SUPPLIES and ROSE HAVEN and bring them to the PJA Lobby once school starts (new backpack for all ages especially needed)

ELDERS

• Volunteer as a family with MEALS ON WHEELS to deliver meals to seniors this summer
• Create "Thinking of You!" cards for Holocaust Survivors served by JEWISH FAMILY & CHILD SERVICE at JFCS, Attn: Susan, 1221 SW Yamhill, Suite 301, Portland, OR 97205
• Go grocery shopping for seniors and people with disabilities by signing up with STORE TO DOOR; it’s like a fun “scavenger hunt” for kids and grown ups!

 
HUNGER

• Donate the surplus from your garden to the NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE FOOD PANTRY in Multnomah Village; canned and packaged food items also welcomed
• Prepare burrito fixings, snacks or sweet treats for P:EAR serving youth in crisis
• Drop off dog and cat food at OUR HOUSE serving those in need living with HIV (and their pets) 

HOUSELESSNESS

• Provide a meal or part of a meal for one of TRANSITION PROJECTS' many shelters; email workfortheworld@pjaproud.org for more information
• Create Birthday Bags or Housewarming Baskets for PORTLAND HOMELESS FAMILY SOLUTIONS
• Deliver new or gently used water bottles for BLANCHET HOUSE guests or purchase from their wishlist

 
ENVIRONMENT

• Sign up for a SOLVE volunteer event and help take care of Oregon
• Recycle styrofoam, plastic cutlery, and take out containers at AGILYX
• Donate unwanted electronics to FREE GEEK for repurposing or responsible recycling