Helping Hands Community Store & Training Cente

About Me

The Helping Hands Community Store was developed as a way to provide worksite training for men and women who face multiple barriers to employment. Set up to run as a retail clothing outlet using donated clothing, the store is run entirely by those seeking to build job experience and training while at the same time working on employment barriers. With the help of Job Coaches, Referral Resource Coordinators and On-site Trainers these individuals build self esteem, learn to problem solve, develop management and teamwork skills while they sort and stock inventory, manage the retail floor, check clients in and out, maintain activity logs and practice customer service. The store prepares individuals that have never been successful in the workplace for sustainable employment.The Helping Hands Community Store features clothing for every age, size and gender and it is the only local store that offers free professional menâ€™s clothing. In fact, we have an entire room devoted to men's and women's professional clothing as we believe that dressing appropriately is an essential part of securing stable employment. There is also a play area for children to spend time while parents shop. Families are allowed 10 articles of clothing per member of the family twice monthy for FREE.Since the storeâ€™s opening in September of 2005, Helping Hands has served nearly 40,000 low income community members.Please visit our website www.humansolutions.org ..

My Interests

We NEED Your Donations: Men's, Women's, Children's, Infants, Maternity, Plus Sizes, & Professional, Shoes, Backpacks, Gloves, Hats, Coat's, Belts & Purses, etc.We Also Accept Small Houseware Items: Blanketss, Sheets, Pillows, Towels, Dishes, Silverware, Rugs, & Small Appliances. CLEAN & WORKING ONLY PLEASE Toasters, Blenders, Small Microwaves, Irons, Coffee Pots, Lamps, TV's, Alarm Clocks, & Radios.New Hygiene Products: Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap, Body Wash, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Dental Floss, Hairspray, Mousse, Lotion, Shaving Cream, Razors, Tampon's, Pads, Combs, Hairbrushes, New Socks, New Underwear, Diapers, Baby Wipes, Cleaning Supplies, Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Laundry Soap, Dish Washing Detergents, Dish Soap, Trash Bags, Zip Lock Bags, & Hand Sanitizer, etc. We Are Unable To Take The Following: Large Furniture & Large Appliances. (We Suggest You Call The Oregon Community Warehouse for donations of furnature and appliances.)
Any questions, feel free to call 503-517-0298We Offer Trainees The Following:The Helping Hands Training Center offers the following: "Real World" Job Training & current Work Experience, Resume Development, Onsite Job Coaching, Peer Support, Resource Referral, Computer Lab, Library, Weekly Goal Setting, Free Professional Clothing, Case Manager Assessments, Networking Oportunitys, & Letters of Recomondation. Trainees Have The Opportunity To Learn & Practice These Skills: Customer Service, Effective Communication, Conflict Resolution, Time Management, Stress Management, Prioritizing, Organization, Inventory & Supply, just to name a few.Job Assignment May Even Include One Or More Of The Following: Administrative Assistant, Retail Floor Manager, Reception, Resource Specialist, Resource Research, Development, Merchandizing, Intake/Check-out, Data Entry, & Sorter/Production.

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We provide clothing for everyone in the family and individuals. Shoppers will recieve up to 10 items of clothing per person in the household and can shop twice a month.Please bring IDOur walk-in shopping hours are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. We ask that you check in no later than 1:45 PM. We are located at 9999 NE Glisan, Portland Oregon 97220Phone: 503.517.0298 or 503.517.0297. Fax: 503.548.0299E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] orDonations can be made Monday thru Thursday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Fridays by appointment. Please call 503-517-0298.

My Blog

Dough Nation Services

To provide the very best services we can to our shoppers and clients we have built partnerships with many other organazations and people who care about others and their community. One such o...
Posted by Helping Hands Community Store & Training Center on Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:44:00 PST

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Posted by Helping Hands Community Store & Training Center on Tue, 13 May 2008 03:33:00 PST

Contact Information

Posted by Helping Hands Community Store & Training Center on Tue, 13 May 2008 08:01:00 PST

Homeless Outreach In May

Tamara has been invited to be a guest speaker in May at the Gresham Parole/ Probation Office. She will also be visiting Birtch Community Services and Dignity Village and will be having lunch at the Si...
Posted by Helping Hands Community Store & Training Center on Tue, 13 May 2008 07:08:00 PST

Newly Expanded Clothing Closet

Monday April 28th, shoppers to the Helping Hands Community Store and Training Center will be welcomed to the newly E X P A N D E D clothing closet. Here is a peek at the new space. (Pre-opening) Stil...
Posted by Helping Hands Community Store & Training Center on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:19:00 PST

Govenors Volunteer Award

Govenor's VOLUNTEER AWARDS On behalf of all of the Volunteers who have donated countless time and effort to the success of the Helping Hands Community Store and Training Center, we would like to ask t...
Posted by Helping Hands Community Store & Training Center on Sun, 13 Apr 2008 02:31:00 PST

C L OT H I N G .... D R I V E

Helping Hands Community Store CLOTHING DRIVE !! Thursday, May 29th 10:00am - 3:00pm Helping Hands Community Store is having our Grand Opening ...
Posted by Helping Hands Community Store & Training Center on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:25:00 PST

Give Us Your Hand

Show your support by buying a handprint for the wall of the The Helping Hands Community Store. Stop in at 9999 NE Glisan, Portland, Oregon 97220 to purchase a handprint for $1. ...
Posted by Helping Hands Community Store & Training Center on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:34:00 PST

Thank You March Donors

Thank You Donors! Ginny & Terry Holm (Human Solutions Board Member) donated 3 brand new computers. Cary Glick (FISH) donated extreme amount of clothes. Sister Donna White (Portland Bishop Sto...
Posted by Helping Hands Community Store & Training Center on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:01:00 PST

March Stats. (in Progress)

March 1st through the 31th of 2008, the Helping Hands Community Store & Training Center put in 2,894 hours (up 629 hours from Feb.) of volunteer hours in the store & career trai...
Posted by Helping Hands Community Store & Training Center on Tue, 01 Apr 2008 06:54:00 PST