"Whatever you did unto the least of these my brethren, you did unto me." - Matthew 25:10

The Blanchet House of Hospitality

Lending a Helping Hand ...

The Blanchet House of Hospitality at 340 NW Glisan Street has been serving meals and providing temporary lodging and job referral to Portland's homeless community since 1952. The organization was founded in 1938 by Father Francis Kennard, a former orphan who convinced a few University of Portland graduates to help give a much needed gift to the world. The Blanchet organization currently has Three sites throughout the Portland area that help give food, shelter, and most importantly, HOPE, to many individuals throughout the region. The Blanchet organization is unique among its kind in that we do not ask for anything in return for the help we provide. We are not supported by government monies, United Way or any other affiliated fund. We have no paid staff; all of the work in all three of our houses is done by volunteers, and we exist solely because of financial contributions from everyday people like you. And although we receive funding from religious organizations such as Catholic Charities, our doors are open to everyone, regardless of race, creed or religion.

"I was hungry and you gave me food..."

Blanchet House: Houses 32 men in recovery or homeless, plus serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday through Saturday and Brunch every Sunday; 1,200-plus meals are served every day to the hungry. Father Kennard's Coffee House is open six days a week during the rainy season. Two open NA or AA meetings are held onsite weekly.

Blanchet Farm: Is a 60-acre working farm that houses 40 men in recovery or homeless. Three open AA or NA meetings are held onsite weekly. Steers, goats, sheep, pigs, geese, ducks, and 600 laying hens help provide food to our guests. We also grow over 240,000 pounds of vegetables.

Mr. Riley's Place: This is are transitional housing. Housing 10 men in recovery and who are working. They are transferred from the other properties, Mr Riley's includes staff members, in a community self-help setting. Administration and fund raising offices are also located at this site.

Without your financial support and your prayers this would not happen!

Your help is needed now more than ever! Please click the web link below to give your generous contribution.

Sincerely,

Brian Ferschweiler

Executive Director

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