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Lutheran Community Services Northwest is a nonprofit human services agency that serves several communities throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho. It provides a variety of services to adults, adolescents, children, families, schools, businesses and congregations. The agency specializes in mental health counseling, crisis intervention, foster care, transitional housing, alcohol treatment, violence prevention and adoption services. It also provides English language assistance and other educational and recreational activities to youth. Additionally, the agency offers case management and coordination services for refugees. It conducts orientation classes in schools, banks and clinics. Lutheran Community Services Northwest, with a location in Portland, Ore., also organizes cycling events, dinners, champagne galas and other fundraising events.

The Justice and Joy National Collaborative, formerly known as National Crittenton, is a multi-racial, multi-ethnic, national gender justice advocacy organization based in Portland, Oregon. With a mission to achieve social, economic, and political justice for girls, young women, and gender-expansive young people of color, they work towards eradicating all forms of oppression through policy system change, collaborative research, and innovative thought. Through their intergenerational approach, the Justice and Joy National Collaborative centers the voices of those most impacted to address significant gaps in data about girls and gender-expansive young people of color, aiming to create a future free from police violence and promote mental health and well-being. With a commitment to advancing healing, opportunity, and justice, they strive to redefine justice, disrupt the gender binary, and foster intergenerational intersectional collaboration.Generated from the website

Birthright of Salem provides unwavering support to women experiencing unplanned pregnancies, offering love, friendship, and essential resources throughout their journey. Their interdenominational approach emphasizes non-judgmental assistance, empowering women with information about pregnancy, parenting skills, and access to community programs. The organization invites community involvement through volunteering opportunities, ensuring that passionate individuals can contribute meaningfully to this vital mission. Full training and mentorship are provided to volunteers, enabling them to offer compassionate and confidential support to those in need. Generated from the website