Northwest Portland Ministries creates a caring community of volunteers who help neighbors in need.

We inspire volunteers from congregations and the larger community to help neighbors live with dignity and purpose. We provide food, recreation and helping hands.

Lift Up your glass - of milk, iced coffee or microbrew - at our First Thursday Launch Party!

After 30-plus years, we are changing our name!

You're invited to a brand launch party for Lift Urban Portland, a new name for Northwest Portland Ministries.

  • When:  First Thursday, February 2, 2012, 6 p.m.
  • Where:  Umpqua Bank, Pearl Branch, 1139 NW Lovejoy, on the Portland Streetcar line
  • What:  Learn all about our new name.

Pastor Melinda Wagner of First Immanuel Lutheran Church and Lift Urban Portland board member, will make a brief presentation.

Hors d'oeuvres and drinks. Art by local artist Tracie Broughton and her students from West Sylvan Middle School.

  • Why?  We want you to help us celebrate this pivotal moment in fulfilling our mission!

Please RSVP to info@LiftUrbanPortland.org  or by calling 503-221-1224. We look forward to seeing you!