INFORMATION FOR VOLUNTEERS Volunteers are a very important component in the shelter community. Volunteers may have opportunities for impacting the youth personally as they serve as tutors, mentors, activity directors, music and visual art instructors, and more. These one-on-one times are often the point of most personal connection and therefore hold great potential for developing […]

As CWC saw at-risk youth in the Portland Metro area struggling with a variety of complex situations, they felt a compassion that led them to seek ways to meet some of the basic needs. One of the main board members loves to cook. No one should go hungry! Combining our skills made food boxes for […]

  Welcome!! to Youth Empowerment Sanctuary Our goal for Services to Offer Shelter – physical and emotional safety Accommodations Meals 3+ per day House-community of trained, supportive adults and cooperative, like-minded peers Assistance addressing problems Community service referrals Life skills training Mentor relationships with supportive adults Educational assistance Optional transition to long term living arrangements Get Involved […]