Group Project: Buy, cook, and serve dinner for individuals experiencing homelessness
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All 8 of our shelters rely on volunteer groups to provide dinners each night of the year, and sack lunches/dinners are also a welcome treat! A team essentially "adopts" a shelter for a night, planning a menu, procuring food, cooking, and serving a full meal for all residents to the shelter (60-120 people). With 8 shelters to feed, there are openings frequently!We can help you with menu ideas and advice for cooking for large groups. This is a great activity to do with your coworkers, family or friends. See the direct and immediate impact your support has on our participants!Private Group Details:Group Size Range: 5 - 10Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)Event can be held at organization location(s)Donation RequiredGroups purchase all the food to serve 60-120 people (typically this costs about $200-300).
About Transition Projects, Inc.
Transition Projects is a leader in transitioning people experiencing homelessness into housing in the city of Portland, and Multnomah County, Oregon. Founded in 1969, Transition Projects is a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency and operates and works out of 14 unique locations and places hundreds of people into housing each year throughout the Metropolitan area. Transition Projects offers programs, resources and tools to individuals through access to social services including case management, shelter, basic needs, support services, mentorship, and housing. Currently, Transition Projects has a staff of over 300, and annually serves more than 10,000 people.
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