Blanchet House of Hospitality

Mission

Blanchet House & Farm supports people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity by offering free hot meals, clothing, toiletries, transitional housing, recovery, and community.

Bottom Line for Portland

Blanchet House offers life-saving aid to people living on the margins and creates pathways out of homelessness and hunger.
Each year, more than 200 individuals gain the support they need to secure stable housing, sobriety, and employment through our transitional housing program in Old Town and our rural recovery program, Blanchet Farm, in Carlton. Thousands more find warmth, nourishment, and community through our free café meals and our clothing and essentials closets. Treating every person with dignity and compassion is at the heart of all we do.

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Thank you for being there when the kids and I were in hardship. We're off the streets now, but I will never forget the hot meal and safe environment you provided for us in times of need. --Sean

Incentives

11/1 - Power Hour: The first 2 donors who give $25+ each hour will win a gorgeous Wooden Charcuterie Board, handmade at Blanchet Farm! PLUS - Thanks to George & Melodee Cook, the first $5,000 in donations will be matched today!

11/5 - The first 20 donors who give $20+ today will have their very own 2 oz jar of Blanchet Honey from Blanchet Farm's Beekeeping Program.

11/12 - Power Hour: Get your hands on a Bar of Blanchet Soap, made with our very own beeswax, by being one of the first two donations $20+ each hour.

11/19 - If you missed your chance earlier, the first 25 donors who give $25+ will get 5.5 oz of award-winning Honey from Blanchet Farm's Beekeeping Program!

11/25 - Power Hour: The last donation of $10+ each hour will get an exclusive pre-order for Toby the cat's newest adventure: Toby Goes to the Farm children's book, signed by one of the authors.* PLUS! Thanks to our friends at Sonder Northwest, all donations up to $2,500 will be matched today!

12/02 - For Giving Tuesday, we have another Blanchet Farm exclusive - the first 10 donors who give $100+ today will receive a handmade Wooden Pepper Grinder, crafted by our residents at Blanchet Farm.

12/10 - Get your very own Blanchet House Canvas Bag by donating $25+ today. 

12/17 - Get ready for some holiday baking with a special Handmade Wooden Rolling Pin from Blanchet Farm! The first 3 donors who give $100+ will receive this one-of-a-kind kitchen essential. 

12/27 - The first 25 donors who give $25+ today will get an advanced copy of Toby Goes to the Farm children's book, signed by one of the authors.* 

12/29 - Put some pep in your step with an exclusive bag of Bethanie's Blend Coffee from our friends at Coava Coffee! The first 24 donations of $25+ will win their very own 5.3 oz bag. 

12/31 - Help us finish with a bang by being one of the first 25 donors giving $50+ today to get your own Wooden Charcuterie Serving Board from Blanchet Farm's woodshop.

PLUS: Don't miss your chance to join us for our 4th annual Give!Guide Bingo, hosted by the illustrious Poison Waters on November 9th, from 2-4 pm. Get your tickets here before they sell out!

Only donations made at or above the listed amount, on the listed day, are eligible to win incentives. Those qualifying for incentives will be contacted by a Blanchet House representative.

• *Toby Goes to the Farm books will ship in January.

Partner(s)

Nonprofit Partners:

Rose Haven: Rose Haven offers community, support and love for our neighbors experiencing homelessness, including many who frequent Blanchet House for services. We look forward to deepening our partnership as Blanchet House prepares to open Bethanie's Room Emergency Women's Shelter, which will serve many of the same individuals.

Oregon Humane Society creates a more humane society statewide by facilitating animal adoption, care, and education, partnering with Blanchet House to provide free vaccinations, consultations, and pet-care resources at our semi-annual Vet Clinic Pop-Ups for our Meal Guests and their furry friends

SMART Reading spreads the joy and magic of reading to young Portlanders, including sharing copies of our children's book Toby Finds a Home to kids and families. 

Community Cycling Center: The Community Cycling Center helps make bicycling more accessible through advocacy and activities to support Portland's favorite two-wheel transportation; they support Blanchet House meal guests and residents by providing bicycle tune-ups and repairs.

Business Partners:

Big thanks to our friends at Sonder Northwest for providing a $2,500 match on November 25th and for their ongoing support to building a safer and more welcoming community for all.

Our friends at Miller Nash LLP are featuring Blanchet House at their annual holiday party - matching any employee donations up to $2,500! Thank you, Miller Nash, for your ongoing care and compassion!