A Letter From Our Executive Director

by Averi | Jan 20, 2025 | Community, News

Dear Friends, This past Monday, I had the profound pleasure of taking my Black, 9-year-old grandson, King–named after the man we were there to celebrate–to the “Reclaim Martin Luther King Jr. Day” march that weaved its way through the streets of NE Portland. Despite...

Community Night: Rainbow Popsicles & Pride Bracelets

by Averi | Jul 1, 2024

Continue celebrating Pride Month by crafting some Rainbow Pride bracelets with us. They will be great to wear while you march with Friendly House in the Pride Parade or give them as a gift to loved ones. Popsicles and popcorn will be served while supplies last. Free...

Cascadia Health: “Let’s Talk” Conversations on Aging

by Averi | May 8, 2024

Friday, July 12 Topic: “Forgetfulness: Where Did I Leave My Glasses?” Cascadia Health: “Let’s Talk” Conversations on Aging Conversations on Aging (formerly VIEWS: Volunteers Involved for the Emotional Well-Being of Seniors) offers facilitated discussion...

Friendly House’s 94th Birthday Party!

by Averi | May 1, 2024

Join us for Friendly House’s 94th Birthday Party at McMenamins Tavern & Pool (1716 NW 23rd Ave) on Monday, June 4th! Delicious food and drinks will be served all night, with 50% of all sales donated back to Friendly House! Families are invited for a kid-friendly...

EPS Intergenerational Lunch

by Averi | Jan 24, 2024

Break bread with LGBTQ+ community of all ages at our first intergenerational lunch of 2024! We will come up with a few icebreaker questions and thoughts around our theme “Queer Heroes”. Please feel free to bring pictures or items to share with your table...