Blanchet House’s Student Ambassador program engages high school students in projects to bring awareness to homelessness.
Ambassadors learn about the causes of homelessness and the services available in order to build support in their communities.
Student Ambassador Projects
Blanchet House student ambassadors create mission-related projects geared toward building community and awareness. Ambassadors host drives at their schools, organize events to build an understanding of homelessness, develop unique fundraisers, and much more.
Art Benefit Show
Sunset High School ambassadors hosted a benefit concert to raise funds for Blanchet’s programs. The event featured dance and musical performances as well as student art and homemade baked goods.
Blue Bags
Abbie Biller has been instrumental in Blanchet’s participation in BottleDrop’s Blue Bag program. She helps keep our volunteer room stocked with blue bags!
Sock Drive
Lauren Baker and Annie Page organized a sock drive, which brought in more than 200 pairs. Read more about it in the La Salle Falconer.
Portland Bakes
Student Ambassador Kaitlyn Randolph started this student-led baking organization. Members bake various items that are picked up and donated to Blanchet House. Follow @portlandbakes on Instagram.
Care Kit Drive
Student Ambassador Noelle Plasse coordinated a hygiene item drive and care kit packing event with her peers at Lake Oswego High School.
Shirts for Shelter
Tom Thake developed a screen-printed t-shirt fundraiser to raise money for Blanchet House. Learn more >
Other Ambassador Happenings
Student Ambassadors also participate in activities to learn more about Blanchet House programs and connect deeper with our work.
Volunteer Service
The Spring 2024 Student Ambassadors have been volunteering together in the Blanchet House cafe, serving meals to our guests experiencing housing and food insecurity.
Want to learn more about our Student Ambassador program? Email hjanowski@blanchethouse.org.
Beekeeping at Blanchet Farm
The 2021-2022 Student Ambassadors joined volunteer beekeeper Katy Fackler and Blanchet Farm residents to learn more about the Blanchet Farm beekeeping program.
Blanchet Farm Visit
Ambassadors went on a tour guided by our Farm Manager Ross Sears, met the animals, and painted ornaments in the woodshop.
