Because People Matter

Because People Matter encourages connectedness and understanding among segmented groups in society though its Night Strike, First Door and BTown Kids programs. Our engaging and relational environments provide relief and compassion to those living in the margins. We engage our volunteers to be present to, and thereby have impact on, the issues facing those in underserved populations, making transformation possible for all involved. Its through these programs that we endeavor to see this transformation: Night Strike - A weekly program under the Burnside Bridge, serving 20,000+ recipients of service and engaging nearly 8,000 volunteers this year, to provide food, shoes & clothing, toiletries, haircuts, foot washing, mobile medical & dental clinic, resource and veteran services. This widely known outreach program continues to be a beacon of hope in the Old Town area of Portland. BTown Kids - A weekly Saturday program in the park for children & families in four underserved neighborh...