From Renovation to Celebration- Goose Hollow
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GOOSE HOLLOW SHELTER: FROM RENOVATION TO CELEBRATION RECENT RENOVATIONS GIVE MORE SUPPORT FOR PORTLAND HOMELESS FAMILIESSeptember 26, 2013 (Portland)- Sustainable lives start with sustainable environments. Portland Homeless Family Solutions (PHFS), Home Builders Foundation (HBF) and The First United Methodist Church of Portland (FUMC) invite you to a celebration of the re-opening of the newly refurbished Goose Hollow Family Shelter (GHFS) on September 26, 2013 from 11:30am-1:00pm.Goose Hollow Family Shelter is one of two homeless shelter locations operated by PHFS and its non-profit mission is to provide temporary shelter to homeless families with children, as well as training, support and case management to the families so they can get back into permanent housing and stay there long-term.The Home Builders Foundation has collaborated with multiple, local non-profit service providers dedicated to ending homelessness in Portland and beyond through its shelter building and renovation program, HomeAid. HBF has yielded a cumulative value in contributions well over $3,500,000. These resources have helped to channel the compassionate energy of Portland’s home building community into creating sustainable environments that help non-profits such as Goose Hollow Family Shelter increase its capacity to change the lives of Portland’s homeless families.In March 2012, the Home Builders Foundation, PHFS and members of the First United Methodist Church initiated a partnership to identify specific upgrades to the infrastructure of the shelter. These upgrades will enable PHFS staff to provide more extensive housing support services, greater operational capacity and increased organizational space including a new commercial-sized energy efficient laundry room.Collectively, the Home Builders Foundation, PHFS and the congregation at First United Methodist Church have actively contributed passion, time and the professional resources of their combined team of volunteers to plan, develop and complete the infrastructure enhancements to Goose Hollow Family Shelter. In addition to the HBF volunteer builder captains and designers, close to 30 trades have come together to provide donations and discounts on product and services to help make a difference in our community.A FREE OPEN HOUSE will be preceded by a luncheon which will be an opportunity to thank the volunteers who worked to enrich this unique and resourceful community partnership as well as showcase the renovations for the public. The luncheon will take place at the First United Methodist Church of Portland and the Open House will occur at the Goose Hollow Family Shelter with a short introduction and program. Come share in the passion and compassion of all of the volunteers who have made this unique partnership ever more vibrant.RSVP or contact Christine Meyer for more information. To learn more about how you can support our ongoing mission to help Portland families have more sustainable futures, please visit the Websites of either of our partners.Event Location and Time
- Luncheon for volunteers and staff begins at 11:30a
- Open House for all begins at 12:30pm
First United Methodist Church of Portland
The Fireside Room 1838 S.W. Jefferson St. Portland OR 97201 503/228-3195For more information about the Home Builders Foundation or would like to be involved in a future project, call Brenda Ketah at 503-684-1880 or visit our website at www.hbapdx.org/buildhopepdx-tempAbout Home Builders Foundation of PortlandFounded in 1997, the HOME BUILDERS FOUNDATION (HBF) harnesses home building industry resources to create opportunities for the home building community to use their unique skills to improve the Portland community. Through our shelter development and workforce development programs, the HBF is building hope and home…rebuilding lives.Learn more about HBF at: http://BuildHopePDX.org About Portland Homeless Family Solutions / Goose Hollow Family ShelterPORTLAND HOMELESS FAMILY SOLUTIONS’ mission is to offer temporary, emergency shelter to homeless families with children; to provide transitional services to help homeless families find permanent housing and achieve self-sufficiency; and to advocate for the alleviation of family homelessness and its root causes.Learn more about PHFS at: http://pdxhfs.org/About First United Methodist Church of PortlandFIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF PORTLAND is a part of a worldwide denomination known as the United Methodist Church. The United Methodist Church is an 11-million-strong global church that opens hearts, opens doors and opens minds through active engagement with our world. First Church is one of many United Methodist congregations in the metro area and around the world. Our connection with other churches makes FUMC a vibrant place to believe, think, and act in our world.Learn more about FUMC at: http://fumcpdx.org
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