LOCAL MINISTRY PARTNERS
DIVINE THREADS
Divine Threads walks alongside women rebuilding their lives after trauma through programs in Emotional Healing, Life Skills Training, and Personal Makeovers. Since 2012, more than 500 women have found hope, practical support, and community as they write new chapters in their stories.
Volunteer Opportunity: 1-on-1 Mentors Needed. Share your time and knowledge with women rebuilding their lives after trauma. No special training is needed and scheduling is flexible. Sessions can be in person, online, or by phone.
Budgeting Mentor: Six weekly 30–60 minute sessions
Job Search Mentor: Five weekly 60-minute sessions
FIRST IMAGEÂ
First Image runs three Ava health clinics in the Portland metro area, offering compassionate, medically professional care to women facing an unexpected pregnancy, along with connections to a wide network of support resources for those who choose to carry. Volunteers help in a variety of ways, from event support to hands-on care for clinic spaces and expecting mothers.
BRAKING CYCLES
Braking Cycles supports youth through housing programs, mentorship through Faithful Friends, and apprenticeship opportunities at the Braking Cycles Coffee & Bike Shop, helping them reclaim their stories and step into hope-filled futures.
Volunteers serve at one of their homes, childcare, Faithful Friends Mentor (ages 6-12), Life-Skills Group Instructor, mentor a young adult, Respite House Parent, and more.
Pamoja House
Pamoja House brings lasting hope to refugees and immigrants in SW Portland through English and specialized skills classes, community building, homework help, and more. Volunteers help lead classes, assist with childcare, and pitch in at community gatherings.
Location: 1315 SE 20th Ave. Suite #2, Portland, OR 97214
The Village Collective
The Village Collective surrounds students facing instability with the resources and relationships they need to thrive, through basic needs support, drop-in help, independent living skills training, and personal advocacy. Volunteers show up for students in two key ways. The Student Support Network is an on-call team ready to step in when students face urgent or unexpected needs, helping them participate, belong, and thrive. Village Kits are care packages filled with essential items that meet students’ basic needs and remind them they’re seen and supported, you can help by donating items or assembling kits with your church, community group, or neighbors.
SHEPHERD’S DOOR
Shepherd’s Door offers single women and women with children ages 10 and under a sanctuary of peace and security through New Life Ministries, a 12-month residential recovery program that includes addiction recovery, life skills training, and spiritual growth. Volunteers support residents throughout this journey.
Location: 13207 NE Halsey Street, Portland, OR 97230
WOMEN OF WELCOME
Women of Welcome is a community dedicated to diving into the whole of scripture to understand God’s heart for the immigrant and refugee. Local chapter groups exist to help women who love Jesus pursue biblical hospitality and Christ-like welcome to immigrants and refugees in their local communities and churches. The goal of each chapter is to fellowship with other women in love and good deeds, as outlined in Hebrews 10:24-25. Groups are meant to deepen relationships with other Christian women, engaging in activities together that welcome, encourage, and uplift local immigrant and refugee neighbors.
MEET THE COMMUNITY, CARE & GLOBAL OUTREACH STAFF
Zach Gillock
Care & Global Pastor