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Angel Food Fund: Feeding Families, Fueling Hope
When a family is facing food insecurity, the most urgent question isn’t abstract. It’s simple: How are we going to eat this week?
Through the Angel Food Fund, WomenFirst stepped in to answer that question with real, tangible support for our community.
The Impact
Here’s what that support looked like:
The Shannon Angel provided emergency and holiday meals for 121 families.
WomenFirst donated $1,000 to Greater St. Stephens Missionary Baptist Church to provide Thanksgiving food baskets to 87 elderly individuals.
WomenFirst donated $1,000 in $100 Fred Meyer gift cards to Fir Ridge Middle School for their food pantry, serving 10 young adults and their families.
WomenFirst directly served 34 families with emergency food baskets and support.
These numbers represent households — not just individuals — meaning the ripple effect is even greater.
But numbers only tell part of the story. READ MORE, CLICK HERE
Latest Photos
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A participant getting recognition for her efforts and work during our monthly Let's Connect meeting
A Skills for Life group in action.
Liberated Parenting grads enjoy a night of pampering and self care
Liberated Parenting grads enjoy a night of pampering and self care
Liberated Parenting grads enjoy a night of pampering and self care
Shannon, Ms. Nita, and other organizational leaders at the capital to advocate for the continuation of M110 funds
Shannon, Ms. Nita, and other organization leaders with Representative Thuy Tran
WomenFirst is the Dream Big Grant Winner!
Thank you to the Women’s Foundation of Oregon for selecting us as their winner for the Dream Big Grant!
Graphic from the Women’s Foundation of Oregon announcing a Dream Big Grant winner. The text reads: “Invest in Gender Justice. Donate Today. DREAM BIG GRANT WINNER – WomenFirst Transition & Referral Center.” Below the text is the WomenFirst logo, featuring red text and a red-and-white block design with the words “I ♥ ME.”
WomenFirst In The News
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WomenFirst on Katu Am
KATU News - May 18, 2023
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WomenFirst Tells People They’re Worth Loving
Portland Monthly - December 29, 2022
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WOMENFIRST: OPENING DOORS TO WOMEN LEAVING PRISON
The Denver Channel - February 18, 2022
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WOMENFIRST: OPENING DOORS TO WOMEN LEAVING PRISON
KOIN - September 17, 2021
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Multnomah County commissioners to attend virtual grand opening of WomenFirst Recovery House
Multnomah County - January 29, 2021
Stories of Impact
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Tareema's Story
March 24, 2019
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Candice's Story
March 29, 2019
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Kenyata's Reflections
June 26, 2019
