You can help us help 60 families this holiday
Donations of turkeys, trimmings, toys and more welcome
William Temple House expects to provide holiday food and gift boxes to more than 60 struggling families – including 120 children and teens – this holiday season.
If you would like to help these families, consider a donation of
food, new toys, small gifts, small
denomination gift cards or cash.
Food needs include:
- Frozen turkeys - 10-12 lbs
- Potatoes – fresh or instant
- Canned vegetables and cranberry sauce
- Stuffing and gravy mixes
- Apples and oranges
- Canned soups and stews
- Peanut butter, tuna and other nonperishable proteins
Gift needs include:
- New unwrapped toys including dolls of varied ethnicity
- New children's hats, coats and scarves.
- $10 department store gift cards
Donation Drop-offs
Donations may be dropped off at William Temple House Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 3 pm through December 15.
Please call 503.226.3021 ext. 209 if you have a large quantity of donations, perishable foods, or you need to arrange an alternate dropoff time.
Holiday food and gift program full for 2011
William Temple House's holiday food and gift program for 2011 is full. We are not able to accept new applications.
Counseling and social services now open on regular schedule
All William Temple House services have reopened and are operating on normal schedules following a temporary closure because of water damage.
Damages caused by water cascading from a broken fire sprinkler have been repaired. Insurance covered damages to the building and some contents.
