1221 SW Yamhill
Suite 301
Portland, OR 97205
503/226-7079

Mensches in the Trenches
 
Do you have professional or "talented amateur" life skills you can share on a limited, pro-bono basis with someone in need?
  • Do you have expertise in plumbing, electrical work, remodeling, painting  or general "fix-it" skills?
  • Can you teach someone how to develop a budget, balance their checkbook, or figure out how to manage their bills?
  • Are you a whiz at resume writing, interviewing or job coaching?
  • Do you understand real estate and refinancing?
  • Are you a skilled cook, shopper, and low-cost meal planner?
  • Are you an accomplished gardener/yard work maven?
  • Are you IT savvy, able to offer tech support or instruction?
  • Do you excel at sorting, organizing, de-cluttering, or preparing for a move? 
If you have skills, experience or expertise you would be willing to share on a limited, pro-bono basis with members of our community,click here to complete the e-form
 
Alternatively, you can
  • Mail your name, contact information and a brief description of the skills you have to offer to Mensches in the Trenches c/o Jewish Family & Child Service  1221 SW Yamhill, Suite 301, Portland OR 97205 attn: Chana Andler.
  • Call 503-226-7079 x133
  • Email your info to missyfry@jfcs-portland.org.
We will collect the information and share it with the new Jewish Community Task Force which is forming to deal with the current economic crisis and maximize the resources available to our community.