Project Mission:

Provide increased services for individuals, youth, and families as a comprehensive resource center to the community.

Listed below are the services Oasis of Praise Resource Center would offer to those in need:

  1. Homeless Meal Outreach
    1. We provide consistent, compassionate meal support to unhoused individuals across the Portland Metro Area, helping to meet immediate nutritional needs and restore dignity.
  2. Warming Center
    1. During extreme weather conditions, we offer a secure and heated space where vulnerable populations can find safety, shelter, and basic services.
  3. Hygiene Product Distribution
    1. We distribute essential hygiene supplies—including soap, toothpaste, feminine products, and more—to promote health and self-worth among
      underserved populations.
  4. Clothing Distribution
    1. Our clothing bank provides seasonal and work-appropriate attire for children, adults, and job seekers, empowering recipients with the confidence to engage in daily life and employment opportunities.
  5. Rental Assistance
    1. We help prevent housing instability through emergency rental support for families and individuals facing eviction or financial hardship.
  1. Health Screenings & Resources
    1. In partnership with local providers, we offer onsite health screenings
      to encourage preventive care and early intervention.
  2. Behavioral Health Support
    1. We connect individuals with behavioral health services, offering
      pathways to counseling and community-based care for emotional
      well-being and mental resilience.
  3. Substance Abuse Recovery Support
    1. We support individuals on their journey to recovery through
      outreach, referrals, and programmatic partnerships focused on
      substance use intervention and healing.
  1. Employment Services
    1. We assist job seekers with resume building, interview
      preparation, and employment referrals, fostering pathways to
      economic stability and career development.
  2. Entrepreneurial Engagement
    1. Designed to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit in those who desire
      to go into business for themselves. Entrepreneurs come together
      once a month to learn business principles to run and grow their
      businesses.
  1. Youth Empowerment Programs
    1. Our youth initiatives offer mentorship, leadership training, and
      enrichment activities designed to inspire purpose and provide
      safe spaces for personal and academic growth.
  1. Emergency Preparedness Training
    1. We equip nonprofits, churches, and community leaders with training and resources to enhance local resilience during natural disasters and public health emergencies.

 Join us as we impact communities worldwide