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Building Home, Building Hope: Fidel Ferrer’s Journey with Community Warehouse and Project LEDO
Fidel Ferrer’s journey from an empty apartment to a thriving community leader shows how support, resilience, and donated furnishings can help turn a space into a place of belonging.When Fidel Ferrer and his family left Cuba for Portland ten years ago, they arrived...
From Blanchet House to Community Warehouse – Centering Dignity Each Step of the Journey
A heartfelt letter and photo from a recent client.
The Power of Mattress Donations at Community Warehouse
By Cara GriffinCara is a writer and editor whose work supports organizations and individuals creating a more humane and sustainable built environment. Learn more about her at www.caragriffin.me.From straw-filled sacks to memory foam marvels, mattresses have come a...
Westside Furniture Bank Grand Opening
Let's celebrate the grand opening of our new Westside furniture bank location! Where: Westside Community Warehouse (9806 SW Tigard St, Portland, OR 97223) When: Saturday, September 14, 10 AM to 3 PMCome celebrate the grand opening of our Westside furniture...
Toast to Tualatin Estate Store
Come one, come all! You’re Invited to a Toast to Tualatin Estate Store! Where: Tualatin Estate Store (8380 SW Nyberg St, Tualatin, OR 97262) When: Saturday, July 20, 10 AM to 3 PMWe've missed seeing all of our west-side supporters since the closure of the...
Chair Affair 2024, A Night to Remember
On May 2, 2024, Community Warehouse celebrated our 18th annual Chair Affair in grand style! After four years of scaled-back virtual or hybrid events, we were thrilled to gather with over 200 supporters at the Portland Hilton Downtown. Donors, volunteers,...
Strategic Plan Update June 2024
It’s been a little over a year since we unveiled our 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, and we’ve been hard at work! We want to take a moment to share some highlights of the progress we’ve made.Focus Area 1Broaden Community Awareness & Engagement Communications Hired a...
The Difference Furniture Can Make
A heartfelt letter and photo from a recent client.