Human Services

Organizations that focus on providing services to marginalized communities.

36 Nonprofits

5,217 Donors

$1,466,717.80 Given So Far

Give!Guide Human Services
The oldest and largest nonprofit center in the nation offering free services and supports to those in or seeking recovery.
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Founded in 1907, Kerr is nationally accredited, offering person-centered supports that build well-being, belonging, and lives of choice.
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BBBS helps children realize their full potential by providing dedicated one-to-one mentors to each child who comes through our door.
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At Blanchet House, we believe everyone deserves food, shelter, clothing, community, and hope, and we work to ease suffering every day.
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BIPOC-Led Organization
Rebuild lives of those affected by domestic violence, particularly Black/African American and LGBTQIA2S+ survivors.
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Helps low-income Oregonians get free legal help for their basic needs- like staying safe from domestic violence and staying housed.
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CASA for Children, celebrating 40 years of heart, hope, and advocacy for children in foster care.
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Central City Concern addresses homelessness by treating the whole person, as a person with compassion and respect.
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The Children’s Center transforms fear into healing and restores hope for children and families impacted by abuse and neglect.
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We empower our unhoused neighbors in Multnomah County through Workforce Development, Housing & Homemaking, and Supportive Sheltering.
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The Domestic Violence Resource Center (DVRC) has been dedicated to supporting and empowering survivors of domestic violence since 1975.
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1 in 13 children in OR experience the death of a parent or sibling before age 18. Our grief support program is free and provides connection.
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H4A is a hub for houseless Portlanders to access showers, toilets, 1st Aid, clothing, bedding & onsite health & other service specialists.
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OCT Qualified BIPOC-Led Organization
Serving immigrants, refugees & mainstream Oregonians, providing over 75 culturally & linguistically specific social services.
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Janus Youth Programs creates paths to success by partnering with youth, families and the community.
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Lines for Life's YouthLine is a peer-to-peer help, support, and crisis line serving youth ages 10-24 across Oregon and the U.S.
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Barrier-free, education classes, support groups, and 1:1 peer support & advocacy to anyone impacted by a mental health condition since 1978.
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Offering mentorship and support, we walk alongside youth, empowering them to realize their full potential.
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Operation Nightwatch provides basic services, a safe space and a kind, welcoming atmosphere to Portland's unhoused population, at night.
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Since 1989, OEF has ensured that 350,000+ low-income Oregonians could pay for energy without sacrificing basic expenses like food or rent.
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Skidmore Prize Winner
Since 1968, we’ve helped thousands of neighbors—including youth experiencing homelessness—to access health care and build brighter futures.
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OCT Qualified BIPOC-Led Organization
p:ear is a place of self-discovery for brilliant and resilient young people moving through and beyond homelessness.
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BIPOC-Led Organization
PRSG focuses on re-empowering displaced people through a trauma-informed care, culturally responsive, and human-centered approach.
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Equitable access to diapering essentials supports the health, resilience, and self-sufficiency of Oregon families experiencing poverty.
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Nonprofit dedicated to supporting youth experiencing foster care across Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties.
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We believe every child should have their basic needs met; have access to opportunities to succeed; and have supportive adult relationships.
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BIPOC-Led Organization Skidmore Prize Winner
Pueblo Unido connects immigrants to legal defense, social services, and Indigenous language interpretation.
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Quest Center prioritizes low-income and uninsured LGBTQIA2S+ and BIPOC individuals in need of culturally responsive and trauma-informed care
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BIPOC-Led Organization
A community for women, trans, and nonbinary folks experiencing isolation, Rahab’s Sisters provides services and resources along SE 82nd Ave.
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Since 1997 we have provided dignified sanctuary for our houseless neighbors, bridging the gaps in resources to provide holistic care.
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Established in 1977, SARC provides confidential advocacy and support to survivors of sexual violence in Washington County.
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Preparing Portlanders for employment through culinary training.
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The Commons Law Center is a nonprofit law firm that provides affordable legal services in Family Law, Estates & Probate, and Tenant Defense
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The Marie Equi Center provides health access, recovery support, and radical advocacy for unhoused and low-income LGBTQAI2S+ community.
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When kids enter foster care, often with nothing, we provide critical, tangible care items & community events for stability from day one.
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BIPOC-Led Organization
We support survivors of domestic violence with housing and therapy, and seniors living on fixed incomes with intensive case management.
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