Entries by Lisa Frack

Volunteering: Ways to Get Involved in March!

All opportunities to volunteer and donate things we need, in one convenient place! Our monthly digest of all the ways to engage is here! Bring a dish to an emergency shelter, donate items that shelter and affordable housing residents need, and more. We’d love you to work alongside us to support and build our community. […]

From Shawna: Feeding Others Feeds The Soul

For many of us, the holidays are about food. Reminiscing about family meals and recipes (creamed onions, anyone?), baking pies and decorating gingerbread houses, flipping through recipes, and sharing your results with loved ones. As you know, all that is going to look a bit different this year, thanks to COVID. The need in our […]

Reflecting on the Fourth of July

Hi Everyone — This isn’t just any July 4th holiday, is it?  This year, this traditional holiday is an opportunity to reflect on the very meaning of our nation – and its promise. At Human Solutions, we know that building a better future depends on understanding and acknowledging our past. We are both realistic about […]

Innovative Partnership Supports Local Business and People Experiencing Homelessness during Coronavirus Crisis

A new partnership between two East Portland nonprofits, local restaurants and the City of Portland is using a strategic approach to feed people in shelters and support struggling businesses during the economic crisis created by the coronavirus. The City is providing program funding through Prosper Portland, The Rosewood Initiative is channeling funds to struggling local […]

Jump into community – it needs you!

Hi Friends, Once upon a time, a long, long few weeks ago (or was it a decade?), we were putting the finishing touches on an exciting gala and auction for our strong community to come together and support Human Solutions by raising their paddles and purchasing auction packages, mostly donated by generous local business partners […]