For the community
- Young, Gifted and Black 2013
We invite you to share the stories and achievements of Black students currently thriving at PPS. 25 students will be honored Wednesday, April 17th from 5:30 – 8 p.m. at the Blanchard Educational Service Building. - Schools always need volunteers. Contact schools to help or browse opportunities online.
- Clothing closets operating in partnership with Portland Public Schools:
- The PTA Clothing Closet: at Marshall High School, 3905 S.E. 91st Ave., Room C-56. Mondays and Thursdays, Families may select free clothing from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
- The Roosevelt/SouthLake Church Clothing Closet: Corner of N. Smith and N. Ida streets. Second Tuesday of each month, starting Sept. 11, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Clothing for infants through adults. Families may have up to two bags of free clothing.
Get involved
- Schools always need volunteers. Contact schools to help or browse opportunities online.
- Organizations or large groups, or for fundraisers: contact PPS partnerships coordinator Andre Jackson.
Donations
- Donate directly to classrooms: DonorsChoose.org.
- Supplies or equipment, such as musical instruments or wood shop tools: email a description of your donation
- Gently used clothing: PTA Clothing Center (donation form)
- Support projects that help the environment: Greenbucks
- Provide students with pencils, paper, books and more: Schoolhouse Supplies
Partners
All Hands Raised
Mobilizes public, private and political resources to support Portland children.
Multnomah Education Service District
Supports local school districts.
Playworks
Provides full-time "recess coaches" in 14 PPS schools.
The Portland Metro Education Partnership (PMEP)
Portland area school districts and teacher preparation programs collaborating for equity, teacher preparation, induction, and professional development.
Safe Routes to School
Encourages travel that reduces traffic and supports safety, health and the environment.
SUN Schools
Provide educational, recreational, social and health services.
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