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February 6, 2021Several weeks ago I announced the new non-profit I and others have been working on called the Beaverton Resource Center. Since that article, several of you have contacted me with questions so I thought I would share some additional information for those who are interested.
1) So what exactly is the Beaverton Resource Center?
It is a centralized location where those in need can come to find the help and support required. Multiple non-profits, sharing this common space and working together in a collaborative manner to more effectively address the multitude of challenges that struggling families often face. Through the power of partnerships, the Beaverton Resource Center will help not only address the material needs, but the emotional, educational and physical needs as well with the goal of helping families achieve a more complete and lasting solution resulting in economic stability.
2) Where is it located and who is it affiliated with?
The Beaverton Resource Center is physically located in a building next door at Beaverton Foursquare. It is an excellent space that they have been generous enough to remodel to meet our needs. With that in mind, the Beaverton Resource Center is NOT tied to Beaverton Foursquare or Holy Trinity or any other church. Rather, in order for the Beaverton Resource Center to be successful, we need it to be a part of Holy Trinity AND Beaverton Foursquare AND Village AND (fill in the blank). This will truly be a community resource that will depend upon community support. We will need the help of multiple churches, businesses, organizations and individuals to make this work. To help many it will take many.
3) What type of services will be offered?
Economic instability is often the result of multiple factors, which is why we are building this ministry networking multiple organizations together. Preventative services including food, medical, legal, financial, educational and more are all being assembled. Mentorships that include role modeling and accountability are expected to have a major impact on outcomes. Lot’s of work to be done in developing all that is needed, but with the communities help we are confident this can happen.
4) How can you help?
Non-profits live and die on two key things; volunteers and funding. COVID has impacted how we will operate in the short-term, but volunteers are still needed to help answer phones and assist with various administrative tasks. Needs will expand as COVID is controlled. Funding is always needed to enable all the services outlined above. If you are in a position to either volunteer or donate, please go to our website beavertonresourcecenter.org where you will find tabs for either. And, as always, thank you!GO, MAKE A DIFFERENCE!