Our Garden Grows!
Together with our neighbors SMYRC and Cascadia Garlington Clinic, we decided a few months ago to convert a 2,000 square foot green space at our home, the Garlington Center, into a vegetable garden for each of our agencies' patients, clients, youth, volunteers and staff. United by a common mission to provide care and services to underserved populations, we share a vision for the garden as a space for therapy, reflection, recreation, education and work. Eventually it will include seasonal…
Watch Our Latest Video!
Thanks to Brian Huston of Road Trip Productions for this video portrait! Check out Brian's work at http://www.roadtripproductions.com and www.brianhuston.com From the Road Trip Productions website: "Road Trip Productions provides companies with creative and cost effective solutions for marketing and media needs. We have over twenty years of experience in Commercials, Documentaries, Web Content, and Trade Show Films. Our company is passionate about promoting sustainability and green technologies…
Suzanne’s Story
Three years ago on New Year’s Eve my husband Kevin and I were celebrating in our favorite fashion, selecting charities from the Willamette Week Give!Guide and making donations. Kevin always does the in-depth research and excitedly clicked on North by Northeast’s homepage. We had never heard of this young organization, but Kevin was impressed right away. "These guys are great! They are serving our neighborhood through volunteers and community partnerships. Finally there is an option for…
inPortland Update on Pastor Mary
The inPortland section of the February 18, 2010 Oregonian features an update by Nikole Hannah-Jones on Pastor Mary's work in the community. Dr. Jill Ginsberg was one of many people inspired by Nikole's original profile of "Hurricane Mary" in 2005, and was determined to meet her. That meeting in November of 2005 was the first step in the journey that has become the North by Northeast Community Health Center.
Welcome Sharetta Butcher!
Introducing our new Office and Volunteer Coordinator, Sharetta Butcher! A native Oregonian, Sharetta has lived in Portland most of her life. She brings a wealth of experience in social service as a volunteer coordinator and program director. We are thrilled to have Sharetta join us! You will see her smiling face next time you visit.
Day of Service Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Kaiser Permanente provided staff for a full day clinic on Monday, January 18th in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. As part of an annual day of service eleven health care professionals and clerical staff spent the day at North by Northeast. We provided follow-up care for 34 patients with diabetes and/or high blood pressure, and administered 20 flu shots. Thanks to all who participated; it was a great day! Kaiser Permanente also delivered a check for $8000 as part of their Special Initiatives…