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Local Impact

A beacon of light on a hill for the Gospel.

As Christ’s ambassadors to the world, we are called to care for widows and orphans in distress; the poor, persecuted, imprisoned and oppressed; strangers and sojourners, the helpless and the hopeless. We become a beacon of light on a hill to the Greater Portland area as we serve Christ and provide a tangible foundation for the Gospel message we embrace! The organizations we partner with minister locally in the following ways:

  • Caring for the Poor and Vulnerable
  • Refugee Care
  • Foster Care
  • Evangelism

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Our Partners

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Evans Creek Retreat

Facilitating hospitality in nature, through a partnership with God. Evans Creek Retreat Center welcomes people of all multi-ages, multi-cultures, and multi-abilities to come to a deeper knowledge of their Creator through recreational and educational activities in creation. Demonstrating the love of God, friendship and daily celebrations of life with purpose through quality camp experiences.

Volunteer: Individuals

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Guidelight

Many of us encounter individuals in our family or personal circles who are affected by disability, prompting us to consider how we can encourage and support them. Guidelight has been established to help provide a biblical perspective on disability and helps guide us in reaching out to families and individuals impacted by disability.

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Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Since 1954, FCA has been challenging coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high and youth levels to use the powerful platform of sport to reach every coach and every athlete with the transforming power of Jesus Christ. FCA focuses on serving local communities around the globe by engaging, equipping and empowering coaches and athletes to unite, inspire and change the world through the gospel.

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Local Impact

Young Life

Young Life is a Christian ministry that reaches out to middle school, high school, and college students in all 50 of the United States and in more than 100 countries around the world. Our Mission​ is to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith.​

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Luis Palau Association

For over 60 years, we've been dreaming big and linking arms with the Church in cities across the globe to invite millions to know Jesus. Our mission is to proclaim the Good News, unite the Church, and activate believers worldwide.

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Blessings in a Backpack

Caring for the Poor and Vulnerable 

Blessings in a Backpack is one of our ministry partners that is dedicated to serving the 1 in 5 school children experiencing food insecurity in Oregon. The work to mobilize communities, individuals, and resources to provide food for these children who would otherwise go hungry. 

Volunteer: Individuals, Community Groups, Families, Students

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Catalyst Partnerships NW

Caring for the Poor and Vulnerable

Catalyst NW works to bring a community together to provide free and essential repairs to restore homes of low-income families in the Portland metro area. Often these homes are owned by elderly or disabled homeowners who are unable or cannot afford to make the repairs, and are therefore living in unsafe conditions. Catalyst NW works to bring restoration to homes, provide peace of mind, and create a sense of belonging for our neighbors. 

Volunteer: Individuals, Community Groups, Families, Students

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City Team

Caring for the Poor and Vulnerable

City Team works to restore lives and rebuild communities through innovative programs which provide food, shelter, clothing, training, and spiritual transformation. Volunteer by helping with Night Strike to help provide services to our homeless brothers and sisters.

Volunteer: Individuals, Community Groups, Families, Students

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Dinner and a Movie PDX

Caring for the Poor and Vulnerable

Dinner and a Movie is dedicated to providing healing to those trapped in the cycles of chronic homelessness, addiction, and abuse. They work to build relationships with those directly living in camps to help individuals exit these harmful lifestyles and begin the road to recovery. 

Volunteer: Individuals, Community Groups, Families, Students

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First Image

Caring for the Poor and Vulnerable

First Image strives to empower women and parents facing an unexpected pregnancy to make life-affirming choices by offering compassionate care, information, and medically professional pregnancy and women’s health services. 

Volunteer: Individuals

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Local Impact

Lake Oswego Transitional Shelter Ministry (LOTSM)

Caring for the Poor and Vulnerable

LOTSM operates two in our community to provide families in transition from homelessness with the safety and shelter of a temporary home where they can receive the direct support and services needed to encourage their goals and support their transition toward stability. LOTSM has two apartments 

Volunteer: Individuals, Community Groups

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Safety Compass

Caring for the Poor and Vulnerable

Safety Compass exists to extend relentless hope and navigational support for survivors of commercial sexual exploitation and human trafficking. Their team of advocates provide an open door for survivors to take the first steps in the healing process. 

Volunteer: Individuals

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Refugee Care Collective

Refugee Care

Refugee Care Collective serves to empower the hundreds of refugee families that are resettled in Oregon as they rebuild their lives. They work to connect families and individuals to tangible support and community through immediate assistance and mentorship programs. 

Volunteer: Individuals, Community Groups, Families

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PDX Friends of Refugees

Refugee Care

PDX Friends of Refugees works to help refugees successfully rebuild their lives as they settle in Oregon. They help to teach English, put together welcome kits, and manifest the love, light and life of Jesus Christ into the hearts of these refugees. 

Volunteer: Individuals, Community Groups, Families

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Every Child Oregon

Foster Care

Every Child mobilizes communities to uplift children and families impacted by foster care in Oregon. They work to overcome stereotypes, provide ways for volunteers to engage in the child welfare system, recruit new families to become foster parents, and provide support for current foster families. 

Volunteer: Individuals, Community Groups, Families

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With Love

Foster Care

With Love serves to empower foster families by providing essential belongings to children 0-6 years of age. These items help to bring dignity to these children and help them thrive in the new environments in which they have been placed. 

Volunteer: Individuals, Community Groups, Students, Families