Beaver State Lights who are lighting our way — join us every WE CARE DAY, monthly on the 25th. One day and one act of kindness shared among all of us — of all faiths and no faith. Do it because kindness feels good — and service to others increases your gratitude to God. It is a good thing.
These organizations are quietly doing the work of Matthew 25:40 in Oregon — feeding the hungry, sheltering the stranger, lifting the fallen — and the important work of assisting those oppressed by life. It is a beautiful thing, responding to those in need as we are all commanded. They serve their neighbors. These are not just examples to follow — they would welcome your time and support of their mission.
Oregon — Lights shining across the Beaver State
A Christian rescue mission serving Portland since 1949. Emergency shelter, recovery, women and family programs, and daily meals. 75+ years of scripture-rooted, neighbor-focused service in a city that has needed it more every decade.
Statewide. Refugee resettlement, immigration services, housing, food assistance, and social services. The Catholic mission to serve the poor — at full scale across Oregon.
One of Portland's historic Baptist congregations with active community ministry. Food assistance and outreach rooted in the Baptist conviction that the church belongs to its neighborhood.
Since 1968. Homeless and runaway youth. Shelter, healthcare, job training. There for young people since before Portland was Portland.
Housing, addiction recovery, healthcare, and employment. Deep root-cause work. Not just a roof — a life.
Feeding America. Oregon and Clark County, Washington. The statewide hunger network.
Portland's anchor mosque for the African-American Muslim community. Food pantry, community assistance, youth programs. Zakat and sadaqah serving North Portland's most vulnerable for decades.
Pacific Northwest anchor for animal welfare. Cruelty investigation unit. The gold standard in the region.
Counseling, food assistance, elder care, refugee resettlement — for anyone. Tikkun olam in the Pacific Northwest for generations.
Willamette Valley. Serving farmworkers, refugees, and diverse communities. Food access where the food is actually grown.
The 25th of every month is WE CARE DAY.
One day and one act of kindness shared among all of us — of all faiths and no faith. Do it because kindness feels good — and service to others increases your gratitude to God. It is a good thing.
Share your WE CARE DAY story — the one that made you feel good about doing it. Every little kindness helps. A compliment goes a long way. Jesus says don't tell anyone of your kindness, but we need your example so you only get to use your last name initial so you don't have to compromise your faith. Tell us — what made you feel good helping someone? Your story lights the way for others.
Know a business or organization in Oregon that shares our values — serving neighbors, lifting the vulnerable, doing the important work of assisting those oppressed by life — Matthew 25:40? Tell us about them and we'll shine a light on their work so that you may patronize these entities who share your values.