Welcome To Friendly House
Building community, one friend at a time.
A nonprofit community center and social service agency in Portland, Oregon.
All are welcome here.
Friendly House provides programs and services for everyone, from preschoolers to older adults. Our services are offered for free or on a sliding scale, ensuring equitable space for all.
Community Center Hours
Monday–Thursday: 7am–7pm
Friday: 7am–8pm
Saturday: 8:30am–4pm
Sunday: Closed
Check our calendar for events, classes and more information.
Check our latest newsletters for the Friendly Community Center and EPS!
Preschool
Full-day classes for ages 3-5.
Summer & Winter Camps
Activities-based day camps for elementary–age kids.
Lifelong Learning
Classes on history, music, technology, culture and more provided by expert instructors.
Elder Pride Services
Services and advocacy for LGBTQ+ older adults.
Community Outreach Programming
Dedicated programs for low-income communities through partnership with Home Forward.
After School
Enriching after school care for Chapman Elementary students.
Fitness
Fun and accessible classes, a full-court gymnasium, and a fully equipped workout room to keep you in top shape.
Community Nights
Family-friendly activities and free use of our community center facilities every Friday night.
Senior Services
Case management, information & referral, and other life-sustaining services for older adults in Multnomah County.
Upcoming Featured Events
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Featured
Events
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Friendly House Community Center
1737 NW 26th Ave.
Portland, OR 97210
Community Center Hours
Monday–Thursday: 7am–7pm
Friday: 7am–8pm
Saturday: 8:30am–4pm
Sunday: Closed
Check our calendar for events, classes and more information.
Free access to showers is available from 6–8pm on Friday nights, with the last chance to sign up for showers at 7pm.
Preschool Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8am–2:15pm
Extended Childcare until 6pm
Program Hours & Info
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A Letter From Mya: Preschool For All
Dear Community, Parents, Friends, We are thrilled to share some exciting updates with you about the transformation happening at Friendly House! Our newly renovated Brentano Building is nearing completion, and we are...
Bringing Community Together
Dear Friends, In the folktale “Stone Soup,” weary travelers arrive at a ramshackle village where the people are so poor, they believe they have nothing to share. The travelers build a small fire, place two stones into...
Friendly House Announces Start of Children’s Program Center Renovations
Northwest Portland – Friendly House has announced construction is beginning at NW Savier and 26th Avenue, creating a Children’s Program Center adjacent to the Friendly House community center. Mya Chamberlin, Executive...
Friendly Thoughts
We appreciate the warm welcome and sense of community. We feel very grateful our child is part of Friendly House.