Get Involved...
Nurturing
Mother & Child
2008 Fundraising Dinner
September 27, 6:30-9:00 pm
Oregon Zoo,
One Evening.
One Gathering.
Hearing our story.
Catching the vision.
Impacting the world.
All tables are pre-sponsored and there’s
Room for you and your friends.
We’ll save a place for you!
wdngirl2@msn.com
We
are an independent nonprofit organization, governed by a board of directors
and managed by an executive director. We receive no government funding
and are supported entirely by donations, grants and fundraisers. All of
our services are free and offered without restrictions of residency or
income. It is only through the generous financial gifts of donors and
the time and dedication of our volunteers that
Help
Financially
It costs about $17,000 each month to keep the doors and phone lines open
at
Some opportunities for giving:
Baby
Bottle Campaign
Fill a baby bottle with coins. Your small change can
make a big change for someone small. If your church or school does not
have a Mother & Child baby bottle fundraiser, you can do your own
baby bottle drive. Buy a few bottles at a variety store,
share them with friends. Turn in the filled bottles
directly to Mother & Child and tour the center. A
well-filled bottle can buy a week’s worth of baby formula.
Bequests
There are many ways to leave a legacy gift. Contact our treasurer max.mcguire@motherandchild-edu.org
for information.
Monthly
Contribution
Sign up for automatic withdrawals from your checking or debit account.
Memorials
& Honoraria
This is a particularly fitting way to honor someone who has nurtured you—a
parent, mentor or teacher.
Stocks
or Securities
Contact our treasurer max.mcguire@motherandchild-edu.org
for information.
Workplace
Giving
Check with your HR department to find out if your employer will match
your gift or make a donation in recognition of your volunteer time. You
may also designate Mother & Child to receive your
Attn Federal employees: our CFC code is 61585.
In
Kind Contributions
• Disposable Diapers and Pull-ups (all sizes)
• New & gently used maternity wear (all sizes)
• New undergarments (especially nursing bras & maternity
bras 38C, 38D)
• Baby clothes (Preemie to 4T)
• Baby food or formula
Volunteer
Please contact our executive director to discover how you might become
involved in
martha.maciver@motherandchild-edu.org
Opportunities for Individuals
Client Care:
10-2
Counseling Shift
2-5 Counseling Shift
5-8 Counseling Shift
2-3 Prayer Warrior
5-8 Prayer Warrior
9-1 Open House
Telephone Support
Skills:
Home
Repairs
Housekeeping
Laundry
Russian
Sewing
Spanish
Yard Work
Marketing/Fundraising:
Auction
Committee
Baby Bottle Campaign
Event Planning
Flower
Grant writing
Public Speaking
Publicity
Teamwork!
Divide the workload and multiply the fun. Here are some ideas to get you
started thinking about how your family and circle of friends can welcome
and nurture the children in our community. (For more ideas, contact martha.maciver@motherandchild-edu.org.)
Kids
of all ages
Fill a baby bottle with coins. Kids really love this activity and it’s
a great opportunity to teach your children the joy of giving to others.
Youth
groups
Help prepare and distribute flowers for Mothers Day. Schedule a work party
to bundle baby clothes, do light gardening, or stuff and label mailings.
Hold a diaper drive or baby shower.
Men’s
Organizations
Schedule a work party to do heavy seasonal gardening, or a work weekend
to help complete a “honey-do” list of repairs. Commit to regular prayer
support for the ministry. Bring a few guys to the Second Saturday Open
House to help set-up/tear-down, serve refreshments or direct traffic.
Women’s
Organizations
Provide flowers and a welcome home meal to post partum mothers. Hold a
baby shower. Collect maternity and nursing mother garments—all sizes and
styles are needed. Become a mother’s mentor. (Knitting. Sewing.
Baking. Budgeting. Caring for a sick child. Simple and sane kids’ parties.)
Our Services
Our vision is a world where children are welcomed and nurtured. If you are responsible for a little child, we are here for you.
Someone
to Talk to:
Quiet conversation is our specialty! Whether you have a quick question,
or want to spend an hour talking things through—if you have pregnancy
or parenting concerns, phone us anytime. Your call is answered locally,
day or night. 503.249.5801.
Español
503.913.9360.
Pregnancy
Tests:
No appointment is necessary. Tests are free and confidential. You will
be given the results immediately.
Classes,
Workshops, Info & Referrals:
Our
kind and knowledgeable staff creatively assist mothers, fathers and others
in meeting the challenges of parenting. You will find helpful information
in our reference library of books, pamphlets and DVDs. Each
open house event features an educational topic of special interest to
parents. We offer classes, workshops and mentoring
opportunities throughout the week. (See our current
class/workshop schedule below.)
Who
we serve...
If you think you might be pregnant, know you are pregnant or hope to one
day become pregnant.
If you care about someone who is, might be, or hopes to be pregnant.
If you are a parent, grandparent, foster parent, or caregiver of a little child.
How
to access our services:
Phone us: anytime, day or night, at 503.249.5801.
se habla español 503.913.9360.
Visit
us at:
1515 NE 41st Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97232
Take Exit #2 off I-84
Corner of 41st & Halsey
Across from the Hollywood Transit
Center
(Blue & Red MAX
lines or Bus Lines 12, 66, 75 & 77)
Email us: at info@motherandchild-edu.org.
We are open: Mon-Thurs 10am-8pm, Fri & Sat 10am-3pm
No
Restrictions:
All are welcome. Our services are free. You do not need to bring ID or
proof of income. You do not need to live in a specific area. You do not
need to make an appointment.