LCSNW Portland, Beaverton and Vancouver

12/11/2025

More than 40 families joined our Winter Welcome events on Sunday. Vancouver's Falahi Bros restaurant provided a catered dinners in Portland and Vancouver.

Our generous donors provided bundles of holiday gifts for families with a total of upwards of 230 individuals.

In Vancouver, generous community partner Trinity Lutheran Church - Vancouver, Washington provided space for our gathering.

Thank you to the upwards of a dozen LCSNW staff who worked hard to make this event happen for their clients. We see you and you are so appreciated : ).

12/11/2025

These photos might make you think of any dreary rainy Portland weekend. But this wasn't just any rainy Sunday!

Last weekend we proudly partnered with Reborn bikes and several of its affiliates to give bicycles to many of our families who participate in our schools support program.

Fifty-five families received a refurbished, pre-owned bike in very good condition.

This is our third bike-giveaway with Reborn. Thank you Reborn Bikes West !

12/10/2025

You did it

Our community across the Portland Metro and Vancouver area came together for Giving Tuesday last week to surpass our $1,500 goal and raised $3,712 this year! Woot Woot!

Thank you for your generosity and love--you helped us make this our most impactful Giving Tuesday yet, raising $21,843 total agency-wide!

Missed Giving Tuesday but still want to give? You can donate You can donate through our year end giving page here: https://lcsnw.app.neoncrm.com/forms/holidaygive-pdx.

12/05/2025

12/02/2025

Today’s the day! Giving Tuesday is finally here, and you can help us make it our most impactful year yet. We're gratefully taking donations here:

https://lcsnw.app.neoncrm.com/forms/givingtuesday2025

Your gift today will directly support Lutheran Community Services Northwest in providing life-changing services to families, children, and individuals who need it most.

11/28/2025

Our offices are closed until Monday, Dec. 1, 2025.

11/27/2025

We hope you are enjoying the holiday.

11/25/2025

With the holiday season upon, we wanted to let everyone know about our upcoming closures in observance of the holidays.

11/25/2025

The holiday season is just around the corner—and with it, one of the most impactful days of global generosity of the year: Giving Tuesday.

On December 2nd, we’re asking for your support to help fund critical programs that bring vital support and hope to families and individuals in need.

You can make a difference this Giving Tuesday by donating online on December 2nd (bookmark our giving page linked below and mark your calendar!)

You can also make a difference by sharing our mission (or this post!) with friends and family.

And of course by becoming a monthly supporter for long-term impact

Together, we can create a safer and more compassionate community for everyone. Thank you for your continued support!

https://lcsnw.app.neoncrm.com/forms/givingtuesday2025

11/21/2025

Last weekend our restorative justice team was proud to support a fund-raiser concert at The Off Beat (check out this fun all-ages establishment, aka Friends of Noise).

Why were we there? Through our restorative justice practice, we've been working with Emarrion Thomas, who organized and led the fundraiser. Emarrion was a responsible party in one of our recent RJ cases.

The purpose of the concert was part of his efforts (using his musical talents) to raise money needed to repair the harm he caused when he accidentally damaged their property. Emarrion (stage name: RambotheGOAT) and other young, emerging musicians he lined up for the concert gave great performances.

Emarrion and his brother perform a song about restorative justice that was written for this event! All in all, it was a beautiful evening—a perfect example of the meaningful potential that restorative justice holds. In terms of learning what it means to take accountability and meet needs of the harmed party.

If you missed the event and would like to contribute to help compensate the harmed party, there's still time: https://gofund.me/791befd6d

11/11/2025

We are closed today in observance of the holiday. Thank you to all who have served and serve today.

11/06/2025

Our offices are closed next Tuesday.