Good Neighbor Center

Their Mission

The Good Neighbor Center serves families experiencing housing insecurity with empathy and equity. The GNC team provides a safe environment and needed resources while assisting in finding permanent housing and stability.

Visit: https://goodneighborcenter.org/ MNT to find out more about the donation process

By Dick Freer Tigard Kiwanis is fortunate to have this opportunity to serve the children and adults dwelling in the Good Neighbor Center. We feed them dinner twice a month; it’s usually about 20 people, half children and half adults. I think the Center does a great job of keeping these families safe, while helping to get them into decent permanent housing. Recent good news is that we are now able to do the meal prep in the facility. There is more social interaction and fun while doing the project together, instead of alone at home! We only need 3 or 4 volunteers to prep a dinner. All are welcome to participate.

The center’s impact over a year’s time… Current Needs List

11130 SW Greenburg Rd. Tigard Oregon 97223 (503)443-6084 Bedding & Hygiene

· (New) Plastic mattress covers (Twin & Full) · (New) Bed sheets (Twin & Full) · (New) Pillows · (New) Lightweight cotton washable blankets · (New) Bath towels · (New) Hand towels · (New) Wash cloths · Qtips

Miscellaneous

· Sewing kits · Large trash bags (33 gallon +) · ”Diaper Genie” refill bags · Kid’s bike helmets · Plastic Bins with Lids (Totes) · Napkins & paper plates · Bus tickets (all zones)

Cleaning Supplies

· Nitrile Gloves (Large & XL) · Lysol spray/wipes · Toilet bowl cleaner · Windex

Clothing

· (New) socks and underwear · (New) Men’s, women’s and children's clothing · Toddler Shoes · (New) Women’s underwear (All sizes) · Shower shoes/Flip-Flops

Medicine

· Neosporin · First-Aid Ice Packs · Ibuprofen · Extra Strength Tylenol for adults · Arthritis/Pain Relief Cream

Food

· Coffee Creamer & sugar · Ranch dressing · Croutons · Juice · Top Ramen · Mustard · Potatoes (Instant/Fresh) · Milk · Eggs