Neighborhood House

What Neighborhood House does

Neighborhood House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community services organization headquartered in Portland, Oregon, that has operated since 1905 as a safety-net provider for low-income residents of Multnomah County. The organization delivers a coordinated portfolio of programs including the Free Food Market (one of the largest food banks on Portland's west side), Head Start and Early Head Start early childhood education for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, School Age after-school programs at multiple public elementary schools, Center 55+ senior services with a volunteer-driver transportation program, transitional housing at the 19th Avenue Apartments and scattered sites, a multilingual Parenting Program with staff speaking 12 languages, and the Oregon Child Care Alliance providing back-office support to small child care businesses. In 2024 the organization distributed 16,898 food boxes, served 11,000+ individuals through the Free Food Market, provided 175 senior rides per month, and housed 76 families in transitional housing.

The organization's technology footprint is conventional nonprofit infrastructure (a WordPress-based website at nhpdx.org, email communications, and active social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube) with no proprietary platform or disclosed AI/ML capabilities. Service delivery is highly distributed across 10+ physical locations in Portland, including embedded sites inside partner public schools, and relies on a recurring volunteer base with weekly minimum commitments.

Neighborhood House operates on a donations-and-grants revenue model in which all client services are provided free of charge. Funding sources include individual and corporate donations, government grants from Multnomah County, Metro Regional Government, Oregon Department of Education, Portland Children's Levy, Portland Parks & Rec, and HUD, plus foundation grants from the Meyer Memorial Trust, Collins Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation, and United Way of the Columbia-Willamette. Major corporate partners include Kaiser Permanente, Cambia Health Solutions, CareOregon, Oregon Food Bank, New Seasons Market, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe's. Go-to-market is community-led, with referrals flowing through social services networks, faith-based organizations, schools, and healthcare partners, supplemented by annual fundraising events (Welcome Home benefit, SW Hope 5K Walk & Run). In 2025 the organization relocated to a new headquarters at 8959 SW Barbur Blvd and is running the Growing Our Village Capital Campaign to fund expanded capacity.

Name

Neighborhood House

Legal name

Neighborhood House

Website

https://nhpdx.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1905

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Neighborhood House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Portland, Oregon, founded in 1905, delivering free safety-net services including food distribution, Head Start early childhood education, senior services with transportation, transitional housing, and after-school care to low-income residents of Multnomah County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (6244), Temporary Shelters (624221), Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community & Nonprofit Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAD), Home Visiting & Parent Coaching Programs (EDACALAC)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Early childhood education
• Food security programs
• Senior services
• Housing assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations: Individual and corporate donations from community supporters, including one-time and recurring gift options through the organization's website and events.
2. Volunteer Services: Volunteer contributions supporting food security, senior services, and childhood education programs. Volunteers must commit to weekly recurring schedules, minimum 2x per month.
3. Government Grants and Contracts: Funding from government partners including Metro Regional Government, Multnomah County, Oregon Department of Education, Portland Children's Levy, Portland Parks & Rec, and US Department of Housing and Urban Development.
4. Corporate and Foundation Sponsorships: Support from business partners, government entities, faith partners, and foundation partners including named sponsors for events like SW Hope and Welcome Home.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Neighborhood House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community social services organization that provides free, coordinated safety net services to low-income residents of Portland, Oregon. Its core offerings include the Free Food Market (one of the largest food banks on Portland's west side serving 11,000+ individuals annually), Head Start and Early Head Start free early childhood education for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, Senior Services including Center 55+ programming and transportation (175 rides per month), Housing and Community Health services with transitional housing, School Age after-school programs, Parenting Program support, and the Oregon Child Care Alliance small business training program.

Product overview

Neighborhood House is a community social services organization (501(c)(3) nonprofit) providing a coordinated portfolio of safety net services in Portland, Oregon. The core offerings include the Food Security/Free Food Market (one of Portland's largest food banks), Head Start early childhood education, Senior Services with transportation, Housing and Community Health programs, School Age after-school programs, and the Oregon Child Care Alliance. These services are unified by the organization's mission to ensure every neighbor has the community and support they need to thrive, with programs designed to work together to address family stability, education, and health needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food Security / Free Food Market

Quantifiable outcome

• 16,898 food boxes provided to households in need during 2024
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

31 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Oregon Food BankcoreOthers · 1 April 2020Major food security partner providing food supplies for the Free Food Market. Neighborhood House operates one of the largest food banks on Portland's west side through this partnership. $1 donated buys 4 pounds of food through this partnership.
• New Seasons MarketmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2020COVID-19 community response partner supporting food security initiatives. Part of the organization's community partner network during the pandemic.
• Whole Foods Market (Greenway)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2020COVID-19 community response partner supporting food security initiatives.
• Trader Joe's (Portland)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2020COVID-19 community response partner supporting food security initiatives.
• Basics MarketmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2020COVID-19 community response partner supporting food security initiatives.
• OHSU Partnership ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2020Academic partnership for health-related social needs programming and community health services.
• Ride ConnectioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2020Partnership providing volunteer driver services for seniors to medical appointments and other destinations. Neighborhood House serves as a program partner for senior transportation.
• Kaiser PermanentemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading business partner supporting Neighborhood House programs and services.
• Cambia Health SolutionsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading business partner supporting Neighborhood House programs and services.
• CareOregonmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading business partner supporting Neighborhood House programs and services.
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)coreOthersGovernment partner providing funding and support for housing and community development programs including transitional housing services.
• Multnomah CountycoreOthersCore government partner providing funding for multiple programs including food security, senior services, and community health initiatives.
• Metro Regional GovernmentcoreOthersCore government partner providing regional funding and support for community services.
• Portland Children's LevycoreOthersGovernment partner funding early childhood education and child care programs.
• Oregon Department of EducationcoreOthersGovernment partner providing funding and oversight for Head Start and early childhood education programs.
• The Pongo FundminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting food security initiatives.
• Blanchet HouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner in COVID-19 response efforts.
• Friendly HouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner in COVID-19 response efforts.
• HomeForwardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing development partner supporting transitional housing and housing assistance programs.
• Haki Community OrganizationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting neighborhood initiatives and food security.
• United Way of the Columbia-WillamettemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor community partner providing funding and support for human services programs.
• Multnomah County LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting educational and literacy programs.
• Portland Parks & RecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner supporting community programming and events.
• Portland State University FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner supporting community programs and potentially providing student volunteers.
• Lewis & Clark CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner potentially providing student volunteers and community engagement.
• Portland Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner potentially providing student volunteers and community engagement.
• Congregation Neveh ShalomminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFaith partner in SW Hope food drive initiative.
• Greater Portland Bible ChurchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFaith partner in SW Hope food drive initiative.
• Hillsdale Community Church UCCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFaith partner in SW Hope food drive initiative.
• Oregon Episcopal SchoolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSchool partner hosting SW Hope 5K Walk & Run event annually.
• Sesame CollectiveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner participating in SW Hope Dine Out to Donate events.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Blanchet House: Portland nonprofit providing free meals, clothing, and housing services. Directly comparable as a community safety net organization in the same metro area serving overlapping low-income populations.
• Friendly House: Portland community center offering food, senior services, youth programs, and educational support. Similar multi-service nonprofit model serving Portland-area residents.
• Impact NW: Portland-based nonprofit providing housing, food, and family stability services across Multnomah County. Directly comparable mission and service area with similar funding mix.
• Self Enhancement, Inc. Portland nonprofit serving youth and families with education, cultural, and community support services. Comparable integrated services model targeting similar Portland demographics.
• Transition Projects Inc. Portland homeless services organization providing shelter, housing, and related support. Directly comparable for the housing and community health service lines.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland Metro: Portland youth services organization providing after-school and summer programming. Comparable for the school-age after-school care service line.
• HomeForward: Portland-area public housing authority and Neighborhood House partner. Directly comparable for housing and community development programs serving low-income Multnomah County residents.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities of Oregon: Regional branch of a national faith-based social services network operating in Oregon. Provides housing, food, and family services with broader geographic and programmatic reach.
• Oregon Food Bank: Statewide food bank network that is also a Neighborhood House partner. Comparable for the food security service line but operates at significantly larger scale across Oregon.

Others

• United Way of the Columbia-Willamette: Regional United Way affiliate that funds many of the same social services in Portland. Not a direct competitor but a key ecosystem participant and Neighborhood House partner/funder.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xfacebook.com/nhpdx
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCefo3N5myYA72e_zKD8XqWA
• Facebookfacebook.com/nhpdx
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nhpdx
• Instagraminstagram.com/nhpdx

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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