Christmas at the Dayshelters

There are a number of events taking place for our local homeless folks before Christmas. You can participate or donate to our day shelters!

Saturday December 17—Good News Clinic Christmas at Anawim

There will be Christmas carols, a musical quartet, worship and presents for the homeless, as well as a special meal. 11am-2pm.

Saturday December 24—Christmas Eve at Anawim

A special meal, worship service, and donated meals and presents from the community!

Do you want to participate?

Bring Christmas treats!

You can donate:

Canned food

Socks

Warm clothes (especially men's sizes)

Hand warmers

Sleeping bag liners (like this)

If you would like to give special gifts, donations or food to the homeless, here are the locations and times of the day shelters:

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Mondays: First Baptist of Gresham, 224 W Powell Ave. Gresham, 1:30-6:30pm
Tuesdays: St. Henry's Catholic Church, 346 NW 1st St. Gresham, 1-6pm
Wednesdays: Anawim Christian Community, 19626 NE Glisan, Gresham, 1-8pm
Thursdays: East Hill Four Square, 701 N Main St. Gresham, 1-6pm
Fridays: Anawim Christian Community, 2-5pm
Saturdays: Anawim Christian Community 11am-3pm

(Please drop off larger donations to Anawim Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat.)

MAPP Provides Breakfast and Free Music Class for Youth

This coming Saturday has free food and music for youth at Montavilla United Methodist Church!

For any youth 14 and under, there will be a free breakfast at 9am and an Insta-Musical Theatre!

Day will include singing, acting, dancing, staging, costumes and musical fun galore! No experience needed, just bring your enthusiasm and your energy!

The free class begins at 10 and will continue to 12:30.

If you have any questions, please contact Montavilla Methodist at 503 254 5529.

Class is held at: 232 SE 80th Avenue Portland

For more information on MAPP, http://www.mappmusic.org/

Ride Connection

Ride Connection is a service in Multnomah County that offers rides to older adults or persons with disabilities.

All Ride Connection services are provided by staff and volunteers who have gone through our comprehensive screening and training program.

Services offered include:

• Information about transportation services in the region.
• Assistance planning your trip using public transportation.
• Travel training on how to use public transportation through the RideWise program.
• Neighborhood shuttles to local destinations.
• Door to door transportation.

Our friendly Customer Service Representatives will be happy to assist you in determining which services best meet your transpotation needs. please call our Service Center Monday through Friday between 7:30 am and 6:00 pm at 503-226-0700.

The first time you call, you will need to register by answering a few easy questions.

http://www.rideconnection.org

The Salvation Army After School Program

The Salvation Army Gresham Youth Center's after school program opened in fall of 2009. The center offers quality, safe, supervised activities for up to 40 students (grades1-6) after school (2:30-6:00pm).

Homework Club: Adult mentors are available to assist kids with homework as needed. All children start with required homework before recreation.

Computer Lab: Computers and printer are available to assist children in research and computer skills.

Music School:Private and group lessons are available in piano, brass, guitar, choir, and creative arts (no additional costs).

Recreation and Crafts: Daily games and projects for kids!

Character Building: Weekly scouting orientated classes are offered.

Teen Programs: Youth mentoring opportunities available.

Scholarships are available

The Salvation Army

473 SE 194th Ave.

PO Box 1350

Gresham, OR 97030

(503) 661-8972

http://salvationarmygresham.org/youth-center