PORTLAND, Ore. – With the help of local community partners and the city of Portland, the Portland Timbers and Portland Thorns FC will present their third-annual Stand Together Week from June 16-22. The comprehensive, week-long community initiative supports dozens of nonprofit projects and volunteer opportunities across the city.
Stand Together Week, with the help of Hands On Greater Portland, will consist of upwards of 38 volunteer projects, benefitting more than 30 organizations focused on youth and the environment across the Portland metro area. Fans are invited to volunteer and team up with mascot Timber Joey, select Portland Timbers and Thorns FC players, Timbers alumni ambassadors and club staff on the various projects.
The city of Portland will officially proclaim June 16-22 as Portland Timbers Stand Together Week. Commissioner Nick Fish will read the proclamation on behalf of the Mayor and Portland City Council on Wednesday, June 4.
Supported by Presenting Partners adidas, Alaska Airlines, Coca-Cola, Daimler Trucks North America, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, KPTV FOX 12 and Providence Health Plan, Stand Together Week kicks off Monday, June 16, with a community gardening party at the Rhododendron Garden in Hillsboro. Each project will engage fans and community members and have a meaningful impact on the community. The volunteer opportunities affiliated with Stand Together Week, named after the Timbers’ community outreach platform, Stand Together, range from outdoor park/garden maintenance to construction projects and aiding in special youth initiatives. A complete schedule of activities and events is listed below.
In 2012 and 2013, Stand Together Week participants donated 4,212 hours of service at 58 events benefitting youth and the environment in the Portland Metro area. Nonprofits served include Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest, Portland YouthBuilders and Friends of Trees.
2014 Stand Together Week Schedule (subject to change)
<strong><u>Date</u></strong> |
<strong><u>Time</u></strong> |
<strong><u>Organization</u></strong> |
<strong><u>Activity</u></strong> |
<strong>Mon., June 16</strong> |
<p>9 a.m. - 12 noon</p> |
<p>Hillsboro Parks & Recreation</p> |
<p>Rhododendron Garden maintenance at Rood Bridge Park</p> |
<p>9 a.m. - 1 p.m.</p> |
<p>Habitat for Humanity (Bend, Ore.)</p> |
<p>Assist at home-build site in Bend</p> |
|
<p>9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.</p> |
<p>Children's Book Bank</p> |
<p>Clean and refurbish donated books for kids</p> |
|
<p>9:30 a.m. - 12 noon</p> |
<p>Schoolhouse Supplies</p> |
<p>Sort and prep donated school supplies</p> |
|
<p>10 a.m. - 1 p.m.</p> |
<p>Outward Bound</p> |
<p>Sorting and packing food donations</p> |
|
<p>10 a.m. - 2 p.m.</p> |
<p>Virginia Garcia Memoria Foundation</p> |
<p>Help run a community day soccer clinic</p> |
|
<p>1 p.m. - 3 p.m.</p> |
<p>Portland YouthBuilders</p> |
<p>Lead garden redevelopment and maintainence</p> |
|
<p>4 p.m. - 6 p.m.</p> |
<p>AC Portland</p> |
<p>Guide a soccer/nutrition clinic for kids</p> |
|
<strong>Tues., June 17</strong> |
<p>8:30 a.m. - 12 noon</p> |
<p>Habitat for Humanity Portland Willamette West</p> |
<p>Assist at a home-build site</p> |
<p>9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.</p> |
<p>Oregon Food Bank</p> |
<p>Help repackage quality food donations</p> |
|
<p>10 a.m. - 2 p.m.</p> |
<p>Volunteers of America</p> |
<p>Participate in a variety of activities with mentally challenged adults and children</p> |
|
<p>11 a.m. - 3 p.m.</p> |
<p>ReBuilding Center</p> |
<p>De-nailing salvaged lumber</p> |
|
<p>12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.</p> |
<p>Habitat for Humanity Portland Willamette West</p> |
<p>Assist at a home-build site</p> |
|
<p>1 p.m. - 3 p.m.</p> |
<p>Portland Parks & Recreation East</p> |
<p>Assist in mulching and invasive species removal</p> |
|
<strong>Wed., June 18</strong> |
<p>1 p.m. - 4 p.m.</p> |
<p>I Have a Dream</p> |
<p>Help in construction of "reflection garden" at Alder Elementary School</p> |
<p>1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.</p> |
<p>Oregon Food Bank</p> |
<p>Help repackage quality food donations</p> |
|
<p>4 p.m. - 6 p.m.</p> |
<p>AC Portland</p> |
<p>Guide a soccer/nutrition clinic for kids</p> |
|
<p>4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.</p> |
<p>Kateri Park</p> |
<p>Lead youth art activities</p> |
|
<p>4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.</p> |
<p>Volunteers of America</p> |
<p>Assist in a variety of music, art, gardening and crafting activities</p> |
|
<strong>Thurs., June 19</strong> |
<p>1 p.m. - 3 p.m.</p> |
<p>Portland Police Bureau Sunshine Division</p> |
<p>Cleaning and organizing food and clothing donations</p> |
<p>1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.</p> |
<p>Hillsboro Library</p> |
<p>Lead a Summer Reading Kickoff Party at Shute Park Branch</p> |
|
<p>2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.</p> |
<p>Tigard Public Library</p> |
<p>Assist in shelving, sorting and searching for books</p> |
|
<p>4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.</p> |
<p>Growing Gardens</p> |
<p>Help beautify the school garden at Ockley Green 4th-8th Grade campus</p> |
|
<p>5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.</p> |
<p>4 Worlds United Soccer Alliance</p> |
<p>Play soccer with local youth</p> |
|
<strong>Fri., June 20</strong> |
<p>9 a.m. - 12 noon</p> |
<p>City of Tualatin</p> |
<p>Remove English Ivy from trees and surrounding area</p> |
<p>9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.</p> |
<p>Children's Book Bank</p> |
<p>Clean and refurbish donated books for kids</p> |
|
<p>11 a.m. - 2 p.m.</p> |
<p>Community Cycling Center</p> |
<p>Clean and refurbish donated kids' bikes</p> |
|
<p>1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.</p> |
<p>Oregon Food Bank</p> |
<p>Sort and repack bulk foods</p> |
|
<p>2 p.m. - 4 p.m.</p> |
<p>Zenger Farm</p> |
<p>Farm work party</p> |
|
<p>4 p.m. - 6 p.m.</p> |
<p>AC Portland</p> |
<p>Guide a soccer/nutrition clinic for kids</p> |
|
<strong>Sat., June 21</strong> |
<p>9 a.m. - 12 noon</p> |
<p>Portland Parks & Recreation East</p> |
<p>Assist in mulching and watering</p> |
<p>9 a.m. - 12 noon</p> |
<p>Portland Parks & Recreation West</p> |
<p>Invasive species removal</p> |
|
<p>9 a.m. - 2 p.m.</p> |
<p>Harrison Park SUN School (Impact NW)</p> |
<p>Build school/community garden</p> |
|
<p>9 a.m. - 12 noon</p> |
<p>Brightside Animal Clinic (Bend, Ore.)</p> |
<p>Sort, price and lay out donations for sale</p> |
|
<p>10 a.m. - 12 noon</p> |
<p>Beaverton Giving Gardens (Tualatin Valley Gleaners)</p> |
<p>Helping at the community garden</p> |
|
<p>10 a.m. - 12 noon</p> |
<p>Supa Fresh Youth Farm</p> |
<p>Planting, weeding and painting at the community garden</p> |
|
<strong>Sun., June 22</strong> |
<p>9 a.m. - 12 noon</p> |
<p>SOLVE</p> |
<p>Garden maintenance</p> |
<p>11 a.m. - 3 p.m.</p> |
<p>Fences for Fido Central OR (Bend, Ore.)</p> |
<p>Make handcrafted pet beds</p> |
ABOUT STAND TOGETHER
Stand Together represents the relationship between the Portland Timbers and their fans, and signifies the strong commitment the team has to supporting and standing by the community both on and off the field. The mission of Stand Together is to harness the power of sport to improve the lives of children and families in the region through targeted programs, deep partnerships and philanthropic giving.
