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Swap clothes, enjoy live music and connect with the organizations at the front line of the housing crisis. Whether you have time, a special skill or simply passion, find out how you can make a difference in a fun, casual environment in Northwest Portland.

Volunteer fair & clothing swap for a better Portland

Swap clothes, enjoy live music and connect with the organizations at the front line of the housing crisis. Whether you have time, a special skill or simply passion, find out how you can make a difference in a fun, casual environment in Northwest Portland.

Thursday, September 12

4 – 7 pm
Congregation Beth Israel

1972 NW Flanders

Short on time, but want to contribute? You can drop off donations. We’re collecting:

  • New socks & underwear
  • Personal hygiene items
  • School supplies & backpacks

While you connect and learn, enjoy live music from local musicians!

  • 4 – 4:45 pm: Mr. Ben – Live Music for kids and their families 
  • 5 – 5:30 pm: Brandon Summers of The Helio Sequence
  • 5:45 – 7 pm: Old Time Music Jam 

The Circus Project will be showcasing their talents throughout the event, and The Rec Room will be providing fun games and activities. We will also have a few interactive activities for everyone to share ideas and express your commitment to taking action. Come to learn, connect, get involved and have some fun!

The following organizations will be joining us to share about their work and make connections to new volunteers:

  • Lift Urban Portland
  • Transition Projects
  • Arbor Lodge Neighborhood Association
  • Portland Clean Air/Cascadia Action
  • Right 2 Dream Too
  • Fresh Out Community Based Reentry Program
  • The Circus Project
  • Do Good Multnomah
  • William Temple House
  • Ride Connection
  • Lloyd EcoDistrict
  • Rose Haven
  • Stone Soup PDX
  • Portland Homeless Family Solutions