Where Hope Lives

HOPE

Need an EDGE in this tough job market?

EDGE:EDGE stands for Equipped Determined Goal Oriented and Empowered.  This is our FREE job skills program that helps students create a resume, cover letter, and learn interviewing skills.  Each student is given a mock interview with an employer in the job field they are currently pursuing.  Students also have an opportunity to win a $500.00 scholarship to Chemeketa Community College.

Free Classes are on Tuesday nights with childcare provided from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
For more information contact Kathy Togstad at 503-472-8476 to register.

Food Pantry

Food Pantry

Open every Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

In 2010, 1855 food boxes were provided to families in need, which fed over 7,997 people!

Contact Rick Minton for volunteer opportunities and current donation needs at 503-435-8924.

Operation Backpack is in it's seventh year of providing children from high need families backpacks filled with school supplies. This event is hosted by many churches, service organizations, businesses and corporations in our McMinnville community.

Operation Backpack impacts our community with resources and compassion in a fun-filled atmosphere. Our goal this year is to provide backpacks and school supplies for 750 children. This means we will be serving somewhere around 2000 + people that day as siblings and parents accompany their children. Children pick out their own backpack receive supplies appropriate to their grade, play games and interact with their family and other members of our community. This year Operation Backpack will take place Saturday, August 27th, 2011 at Newby Elementary School, 1125 West Second Street, McMinnville, OR 97128.

* * YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT * *


Each year we have been greatly blessed by so many that have joined to help make the day a wonderful success. We welcome cash donations, donations of needed school supplies, as well as other supplies needed to serve the families that day. Some businesses have even become a drop-off spot; a safe place where others can bring the supplies they have bought.