The Specifics
WHO WE SERVE
WHERE WE SERVE
WHO WE SERVE
We're focused on areas of Portland where mental health issues have had a crippling affect.
The kids are as young as 5 and as old as 14.
Children qualify for programming if they live in the neighborhood or are recommended by the local school counselor.
WHO SERVES
WHERE WE SERVE
WHO WE SERVE
Group Mentors are community members interested in giving at least four hours a month to invest relationally in children during program hours.
We take interested volunteers through an on-boarding and training process to ensure they're well equipped.
WHERE WE SERVE
WHERE WE SERVE
WHERE WE SERVE
We're partnering with churches near schools, to utilize the space when they're not.
These community partnerships are changing neighborhoods.
The four pillars of our program
Trusted Relationships
Trusted Relationships
Trusted Relationships
1627+ Hours of connection time between children and staff or Group Mentors since our founding
Nutrition
Trusted Relationships
Trusted Relationships
61+ Healthy snacks prepared by youth, along with whole foods provided each program day
Adventure Outings
Trusted Relationships
Adventure Outings
275+ Hours exploring the amazing places the Pacific Northwest has to offer
Creativity
Trusted Relationships
Adventure Outings
900+ Hands-on, screen-free activities since our founding
What's the outcome?
Greater Social Connectedness
Greater Social Connectedness
Greater Social Connectedness
Stronger Body and Mind
Greater Social Connectedness
Greater Social Connectedness
Increased Confidence
Greater Social Connectedness
Heightened Innovation
Heightened Innovation
Greater Social Connectedness
Heightened Innovation
Our neighborhoods
CENTENNIAL
CENTENNIAL
CENTENNIAL
Our Centennial location was the original and has served more than sixty children since it's founding
ROCKWOOD
CENTENNIAL
CENTENNIAL
Our Rockwood location launched in April 2023 and has served more than forty children
ROCKWOOD
CENTENNIAL
ROCKWOOD
Our Montavilla location launched in February 2025 and is continuing to register more kids
Our SITE DIRECTORS
JACKIE PATTEN - CENTENNIAL
JACKIE PATTEN - CENTENNIAL
JACKIE PATTEN - CENTENNIAL
ALICIA GONZALEZ - ROCKWOOD
JACKIE PATTEN - CENTENNIAL
JACKIE PATTEN - CENTENNIAL
RUTH MUNIZ - MONTAVILLA
JACKIE PATTEN - CENTENNIAL
RUTH MUNIZ - MONTAVILLA