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Neighborhood House

个人和家庭福利保障

Portland，Oregon 351 位关注者

We connect neighbors, build community and improve lives.

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WHO WE ARE Neighborhood House has been bringing the community together to help neighbors in need since 1905. We connect neighbors, build community and improve lives Our vision is that every neighbor has the community and support they need to thrive. WHO WE SERVE Approximately 18,000 low-income children, families and seniors each year across the greater Portland area. Our clients represent a remarkably diverse mix of ethnicities and cultures, including many recent immigrants and refugees from Latin America, Africa, Ukraine and the Middle East. OUR TEAM Currently 96 regular staff and 500 volunteers, who give more than 20,000 hours of service each year. OUR HISTORY IN THE COMMUNITY Founded in 1905, Neighborhood House was the city’s first organization established to help the many immigrants who were arriving and settling in South Portland. For over a century, Neighborhood House has been the primary resource for people in need in South/Southwest Portland, its programs evolving to meet the changing needs of the surrounding community. In the last few years, Neighborhood House has grown dramatically, adding new programs and extending our services across the greater Portland area, with a concentration in North Portland. OUR CORE VALUES Neighborhood House is committed to offering innovative and high-quality education, anti-poverty and senior support services. Our core strengths are: Client-focused services – Every neighbor’s different. We reach people where they are to effectively facilitate change. Connection – We are connected to our neighbors. When we help people in need, our entire community is strengthened. Results – Our programs make a measurable difference in the lives of our clients and in the community.

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https://www.nhpdx.org/
所属行业
个人和家庭福利保障
规模
51-200 人
总部
Portland，Oregon
类型
非营利机构
创立
1905
领域
Head Start、Aging Services、Food Assistance、Youth Programs、Parenting Support、Homeless Family Support、Childcare、Small Business Development和Housing

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    Neighborhood House is looking for a passionate and dynamic leader to join our team and oversee our Development Department! If you’re dedicated to nonprofit work and ready to drive meaningful change in our community, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. To learn more, check our newest job posting

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  • With uncertainty at the federal level, state support for Head Start has never been so critical. Neighborhood House staff are working with the Oregon Head Start Association to support legislation that will ensure every eligible family is provided with an opportunity to enroll their child in a local Head Start program. Our top priority is to stabilize funding for local head start programs. We are asking for $387.843 million funding from the existing funding sources that support our programs, the General Fund and funding from the Student Success Act.?This funding level would allow us to maintain existing services, and operate without significant budget cuts. Head Start programs, established nearly 60 years ago by President Lyndon B. Johnson, have a long history and track record of success. OPK is a state funded program that operates under the same guidelines as federal Head Start Programs. Head Start provides high quality, free pre-school for children ages 3-4. Programs support critical language, literacy, and emotional development, and are located in every county in Oregon. Head Start provides nutrition support, health care support, and prioritizes working with families to help them stay engaged and involved in their child’s education. Head Start’s OPK programs provide children with a chance to begin public kindergarten well-adjusted and ready to learn. Eligible children primarily come from families that earn less than 100 percent of federal poverty level, are currently homeless, in foster care or from families receiving TANF, SSI or SNAP benefits. Early Head Start provides early learning and comprehensive child development along with family support services to low-income families with children from birth to 3 years of age. Head Start puts children on the pathway to success. Children are more likely to read by the 3rd grade, graduate from high school and receive a post-secondary degree. Head Start programs prioritize children’s health. Programs promote physical, dental, and mental health. They provide free daily meals and snacks to promote good nutrition and ensure children are healthy and ready to learn. A key to Head Start programs success is that Head Start emphasizes the role of parents as their child’s first and most important teacher. Parents learn how best to support their child’s educational development and are given opportunities to advance their own education and gain job training.

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    Senate Committee Offers Fresh Take on Early Childhood Health Children’s Institute (CI) is elated with the Oregon Legislature’s creation of a new Senate Committee on Early Childhood and Behavioral Health. The Committee not only aligns with CI’s support of early childhood education, it does so in an original way.? ? “We would have been thrilled simply to have a new panel of experts prioritizing early childhood because that is related to our mission and policy goals,” said Andi Walsh, Senior Health Policy Advisor for the Children’s Institute. “However, seeing this new Committee established at the state level signals a shifting in priorities at the top level of our government. Our leaders are not only aware of the critical nature of high-quality health and education programs for young children, but they also realize that we need more policies to support and foster these programs.”? ? Plus, while many states, including California and Washington, have early childhood committees at the state level, this one is unusual because it encompasses a prevention lens for later-life issues, such as mental health.? ? “It is rare to see a focus on early years of life and behavioral health,” Walsh noted.? ? To explain the committee’s purpose and how behavioral health and early childhood are connected, Oregon State Senator Lisa Reynolds, MD (D-Portland), the Committee Chair, will be holding an informational hearing at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21 in Hearing Room E of the State Capitol (a livestreaming link will be posted soon on the Committee page). In fact, CI’s Director of Policy & Advocacy, Dana Hepper, will be presenting in support of the Committee.? ? “People’s stories and decades of research show that a child’s early experiences set the foundation for the rest of their lives,” Hepper said. “We are glad the Oregon Senate recognizes this connection and created a committee to take action.”? ? Meanwhile, the Committee will offer the perfect place for Sen. Reynolds’s Momnibus policies to thrive during the 2025 Legislative Session, which begins on Jan. 21. (The Momnibus is a policy package that focuses on health and housing support for mothers and children.)? ? The Committee came to life in a comparable way to the Momnibus. Sen. Reynolds, a pediatrician, applied her expert knowledge and a fresh perspective to early childhood issues. She believes in preventive measures for young children through early action and investment, especially surrounding issues of behavioral health. She saw an opportunity.? ? "There was a feeling that young kids are often overlooked in favor of other populations in the policymakers' process when they're lumped into a general 'education' or 'human services' or 'healthcare' committee,” Reynolds said. “There was a desire to pull them out and give them their own spotlight to ensure their needs were getting the attention they deserved.” #earlychildhood #earlyliteracy #politics #oregonsenate #momnibus

    • Sen. Lisa Reynolds, M.D., is the Chair of the new Senate Committee on Early Childhood and Behavioral Health. Sen. Reynolds, shown here in a classroom of early learners, is also one of the foremost leaders of the Momnibus, a package of bills that offers more support and resources around health and education for moms and their kids.

  • Neighborhood House's Commitment to Combating Ageism At Neighborhood House, we are dedicated to supporting individuals as they age, ensuring they receive the respect and care they deserve. Our programs are designed to address the multifaceted needs of older adults, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life. Our Senior Center offers fitness programs, emotional support, social activities, and healthy meals, fostering a sense of community and well-being. We welcome all, embrace diversity, and foster belonging, ensuring that older adults feel valued and included in our community. Join Us in Making a Difference Ageism is a societal issue that requires collective action. By challenging stereotypes and advocating for inclusive practices, we can create an environment where individuals of all ages are valued and respected. We invite you to join us in our mission to combat ageism and support older adults in our community. Your involvement can make a significant impact, whether through volunteering, participating in our programs, or simply promoting positive perceptions of aging in your daily life. Together, we can build a society that honors and uplifts its aging members, ensuring they live with dignity and respect. Recent Discussions on Ageism and Its Effects NPR How to fight ageism in the world around you — and in yourself 2 days ago MarketWatch How ageism killed older adults during COVID 10 days ago The Times 'We're more than a number': over-70s rage against agesplaining 93 days ago MarketWatch The idea of 'old' has changed - for the better 160 days ago

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