Welcome our 2018-2019 Blanchet House Student Ambassadors! Erika Bahena, Wilson High School Olivia DiGiulio, St. Mary’s Academy Zoe Jacobs, Lincoln High School Sonia Karbowicz, St. Mary’s Academy Jax Nicoloff, Lincoln High School Hanna Nguyen, La Salle Prep Ethan Skyles, Central Catholic These seven exceptional Portland students have been selected to
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She Helps Men Build New Lives
It is 8 am on a Friday morning and Kristi Katzke, one of the case managers at Blanchet House, sticks her head out the building’s front doors. ‘HEY, HEY, Jim [name changed], come on in and see me sometime!’ she says to a man hurrying down NW Glisan Street. Jim says ‘hello!’ and
All Right Boys, Let’s Get Sloppy!
“Ray’s here!” echoes through the dining hall. The men working in the kitchen stop what they’re doing just like in the movie Young Guns when Dick yells to his crew, “Regulators mount up!” The guys quickly walk to the garage. This is a welcome break in the morning routine of
Why Do You Volunteer at Blanchet House?
Long time Blanchet House volunteer Linda Wabs tells us why she gives back in our Founders Cafe.
SuperJay: Man of Compassion
As Jay steps on to the host podium at the entrance to the Founders Café at the Blanchet House, he assumes the identity of SuperJay. His blue eyes scan the room as classical music plays from speakers, and guests line up inside for a free meal. Jay is the first
Blanchet House Welcomes New Board Members
Portland civic leaders Janie (Marsh) Gullickson, Alisa Sinnott, and Diane Whidden have joined the board of Blanchet House. Blanchet House is a 66-year-old nonprofit organization dedicated to feeding the homeless and offering sober living programs to men in Portland and Yamhill County. There are now 15 members of the Blanchet
Christian Finds Space to Heal
Christian has a hard time describing himself, but for anyone who meets him, well, it’s just not the case. He’s hardworking, compassionate, intelligent, empathetic, and a deep thinker. He’s in a Master’s program working towards a degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Another Language and works at a local
Bag-It-Forward
We are excited to announce that Blanchet House was selected to be a Bag-It-Forward partner at the New Seasons Market in Slabtown, Portland! Customers can choose to give their bag credits to one of the three nonprofits listed for the next six months. Please share with your friends who live in NW
Pet-A-Pig Fundraiser
Saturday, December 16, 12 to 4 pm at Q Center, 4115 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97217. Come hang out with therapy piglets and help two great local nonprofits! Local celebrity potbelly pig P. Iggy will be there too! We’ll have free hot apple cider and a photo booth. For $10, two
Blanchet House on Mater Dei radio
Click the photo to listen! Morning Drive Guest: Chris Bello, Blanchet House
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