William Temple House

Mission

William Temple House provides food, counseling, clothing, and household items to Portland-area neighbors to strengthen our community. Our vision is that everyone in our community is fully nourished--emotionally, physically, and spiritually.

Bottom Line for Portland

William Temple House has been offering free, holistic support to our community for 60 years. We are the only place in Portland where a person can receive free social services, free food, and low-cost (often free) counseling. Our mission is to serve with accessibility and dignity in mind. In 2024, 4,500+ Portlanders received low-cost counseling, free food, and social support at William Temple House. 

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“I have had counseling at different places for more than 23 years with little and sometimes no progress. [At William Temple House] I have come from being chaotic and feeling suicidal to having my life be manageable and have hope in the future. William Temple House is so successful a program. This community is blessed to have it. Thank you!” – Carolyn (pseudonym)

Incentives

Everyone that donates will receive a 20% coupon to our Thrift Store, voted one of the top five thrift stores in Portland. 

Dec. 2: The 20th person to donate (10+ minimum) will receive a two-night yurt stay at Zigzag Mountain Farm at the base of Mount Hood, courtesy of the Hostel Cafe! $190 value. Each donation counts as a separate entry. 

Dec. 27: The first 15 people to donate $25+ will receive a free movie pass to Cinema 21. 

More incentives coming soon - watch our profile for updates!

Partner(s)

Cinema 21, our long-time partner and neighbor. Cinema 21 is an iconic independent art theater in downtown Portland. 

For Bitter For Worse, a new local business that creates award-winning, complex and tasty non-alcoholic drinks. 

The NW Portland Hostel and Zigzag Mountain Farm, a community hub and cafe offering scratch-made classic American fare and coffee. The NW Portland Hostel was voted the third best midsize hostel in the world in 2020. 

Sweet & Salty PDX, a local bakery that offers delicious sweet treats, including wholesale and catering.  

The Commons Law Center provides affordable legal services and education for Portlanders across the income spectrum, including family law and eviction defense services.