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Volunteer Opportunities

Central City Concern runs on people power.

We’re grateful for the generosity and energy of individuals, businesses, and community groups who join us in meaningful efforts to support people served by CCC. Whether through sponsoring initiatives or contributing to seasonal campaigns, your involvement helps provide essential supplies and create lasting impact.

For more volunteer opportunities in the Portland area, connect with the organizations below.

Team Volunteer Events

We welcome businesses and community groups to sponsor or participate in meaningful volunteer events, such as hygiene kit or move-in kit assembly parties to prepare needed supplies for people living in CCC transitional and permanent housing. These events are great for team building and have a positive impact on those we serve.

Please contact give@ccconcern.org to discuss sponsoring a volunteer opportunity for your group.

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Back to School Supplies Drive

The school year is just around the corner! Help children in CCC housing start the year prepared and excited to learn by donating essential school supplies.

Donations must be received by September 1 to ensure they arrive in time for the first day of school.

How to Help

1. Shop our Amazon Wishlist.

2. Buy supplies and send/drop off by September 1 at:
Sunrise Place | 5724 NE Prescott | Portland, OR 97218
Please reference supplies list below.

3. Prefer we shop for you? Mail cash/checks to:
Central City Concern | 232 NW 6th Ave | Portland, OR 97209
Include a note that the donation is for Back to School.

Supplies List

Current high-need items: Paper (college- and wide-ruled)

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  • Pencils: #2 pencils and mechanical pencils
  • Pens: Blue and black pens; colored pens are also helpful
  • Highlighters: Multiple colors
  • Erasers
  • Pencil Sharpener: Manual or electric
  • Pencil Case/Pouch
  • Notebooks: College-ruled or wide-ruled
  • Composition Books
  • Loose-leaf Paper: College-ruled, wide-ruled, and graph paper
  • Index Cards
  • Sticky Notes: Multiple colors
  • Folders: Pocket folders, multiple colors
  • Binders: 3-ring binders with dividers
  • Reinforcements: For loose-leaf paper in binders
  • Stapler and Staples
  • Tape

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  • Calculator: Basic or graphing (based on grade level)
  • Ruler
  • Protractor

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  • Colored Pencils
  • Washable Markers
  • Paints
  • Glue Sticks
  • Elmer’s Glue
  • Safety Scissors

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  • Backpack
  • Lunchbox
  • Water Bottle
  • Combination Lock (for middle and high school lockers)

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  • Tissues
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Disinfectant Wipes

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Other Local Nonprofits Volunteer Opportunities

When severe weather hits, Multnomah County opens Disaster Resource Centers to offer shelter, safety, and support to those most at risk.

Want to help? Find volunteer information here.

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