Lift Urban Portland, a new name for Northwest Portland Ministries
We are an interfaith community of volunteers who Lift Up neighbors in need.
We Lift Up neighbors by helping meet physical, emotional, and social needs.
Volunteers from congregations and the local community empower neighbors to live with dignity and purpose.
New Ways to Support Us
This year, generous area businesses are partnering with us to meet new patrons and direct a portion of proceeds to support our mission. Here’s the schedule so far.
- Year-round: Seams to Fit women's consignment store will donate unsold items the consigner designates to participating charities, one of which is Lift Urban Portland.
- February: Food Front Cooperative Grocery is conducting a point-of-purchase fundraiser for our Food for Kids Backpack program in February.
- March: Pastini Pastaria is donating a percentage of two days’ meals March 12 & 13. Their Pasta-thon program partners with schools in our neighborhoods and other non-profit organizations to raise money. Just mention Lift Urban Portland to your server!
- May: Besaw’s café is donating a percentage of dinners for the month of May. This coincides with the 2012 Lift Urban Portland Food Drive.
- July: Guild’s Lake Inn will direct a portion of proceeds in July.
- December and January, 2013: The Portland Closet Company will donate a percentage of a week each month.
- More to follow!
Become a Partner
If you own a restaurant or shop, consider becoming one of our partners. We can direct business to your establishment during slow times, while directing a portion of your increased revenue to feed and empower needy neighbors.
Meet and retain new customers. Tap into community networks. Gain exposure through our marketing and publicity. Be part of messaging enhanced by the launch of our new brand.
To partner with Lift Urban Portland to enhance your community presence, please complete this form and attach it to an email to Juliet@LiftUrbanPortland.org, or call 503-473-1557.
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