As a lover of volunteering, I was looking for an opportunity in which to really get involved, something in which I really felt passionate about. I feel lucky to have been aquainted with Sanctity of Hope. Unlike other volunteer positions I'd held in the past working with the homeless, SOH offered me the opportunity to have more intimate interaction with Portland's homeless. The hot dog barbecue every Wednesday simply exists to have one-on-one interaction with individuals. To get to know them. To understand them. Befriend them. To hear their stories. To better learn their needs. Their means of survival. I have gained many friendships among the homeless through SOH. It has played an essential role in my gaining a better understanding of the diverse situations of the homeless. It has helped me break down borders. It has helped to foster more appreciation, love, and acceptance of unfortunate situations.
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- EIN 56-2351751
- 503.473.8177
- 700 SE CLAY ST. Portland OR 97214 USA
- http://www.sanctityofhope.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Emergency Assistance, Human Services
Mission: Sanctity of Hope exists to increase the support-base of the homeless. We do this by minting and selling tokens to the community to give to the homeless instead of cash. The tokens are redeemable at local businesses and vending machines for food, clothing, laundry services, bicycle parts, and survival gear. We then purchase the tokens back from vendors and resell them.
Geographic areas served: NW USA
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