Blanchet House’s Student Ambassadors lead meaningful projects that directly impact Portland’s homeless community. As an ambassador, students gain leadership experience while addressing one of our city’s most pressing challenges.
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.
Student Ambassador Ariana Bajaj prototyped a VAWT (Vertical Axis Wind Turbine) for Blanchet Farm.
“The project gave me a chance to see how engineering can serve people first, and it deepened my understanding of the intersection between technology, equity, and sustainability,” Ariana shared.
Ariana has been working with Blanchet House as a student ambassador and volunteer since 2023. Through her service and engineering engagements, she has learned that innovation has the greatest impact when rooted in compassion.
Student Ambassador Kaitlyn Randolph started this student-led baking organization. Members bake various items that were donated to Blanchet House.
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.
Tom Thake developed a screen-printed t-shirt fundraiser to raise money for Blanchet House. Learn more >
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.
Student Ambassadors also participate in activities to learn more about Blanchet House programs and connect deeper with our work.
Student Ambassadors volunteer together in the Blanchet House cafe, serving meals to our guests experiencing housing and food insecurity.
Student Ambassadors joined volunteer beekeeper Katy Fackler and Blanchet Farm residents to learn more about the Blanchet Farm beekeeping program.
Ambassadors embark on a guided tour led by our Farm Manager, Ross Sears, and have the opportunity to meet the animals. They also create a project in the woodshop.
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