P48

🫶 p48nw.org/impact

Volunteer o' the Month!
Hayden was the first to jump in and give thoughtful feedback on our new warehouse processes, and it made a real difference. He consistently does what needs to be done, with strong foresight, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of how things can run best.

He's also stepped up to support our Black Hair & Cultural Care program, helping bring this important work to life.

We’re so grateful for Hayden’s insight, initiative, and all-around impact!

Calling all artistic Life Skills alum!
Do you paint, draw, sculpt, build, write poetry or do anything visually creative?

Submit your artwork to [email protected] by 4/24 for a chance to nab a $150 gift card! All submissions will be displayed at this year's Impact Night on 5/17, where the winner will be awarded their prize.

Curious about how you or your team can show up for youth in foster care in meaningful, hands-on ways? Come hang with us!

🗓️ Thursday, 4/2
⏰ 1-2:15p
📍 2505 SE 11th Ave, Ste 122 Portland, OR

What to expect:
- A behind-the-scenes look at P48
- Meet our team + tour the space
- Snacks + easy, flexible ways to plug in (solo or with coworkers)

Sign up at our link-in-bio, or calendly.com/p48/infosession

Because every young person deserves to feel seen, supported, and celebrated- and community makes that possible. Come be part of it. 🙌

So much has happened recently! We...
- Won Best Nonprofit in Portland (still pinching ourselves)
- Expanded into Columbia County
- Launched a new program: Black Hair & Cultural Care (pre-orders are live!)
- Welcomed a fabulous new Director of Development who hit the ground running

Casual few weeks over here… let’s goooo 🚀

Join us April 2nd from 4–8pm for a Dungeons & Dragons workshop led by Life Skills alumnus Dylan! Whether you’ve never played before or you’re a seasoned adventurer, this session is a welcoming way to learn, connect, and have some fun.

We’ll be using a starter set and jumping into the classic adventure Lost Mine of Phandelver- easy to jump in and full of epic moments.

🧙‍♂️ Open to complete beginners and experienced players.
🎲 Dice provided. Curiosity encouraged.

Sign up at p48nw.org/events and come build your party. ⚔️

From backpacks and duffle bags to shirts and shoes, every item purchased from our new essential bag registry help us bags filled with dignity and care. You can shop the list and have items shipped straight to our office- we’ll take it from there.

Check out the registry at our Link-in-bio or directly at:
DreamList.com/for/p48nw

Thank you for helping us pack amazing bags of essentials for youth who need them most!

Our Black Hair & Cultural Care webpage is officially live!
➡️ p48nw.org/black-hair

Youth and caseworkers can now pre-order kits starting today through our new page, with instructions in the ordering form.

This program ensures Black youth in foster care have access to culturally relevant hair care products and tools so they can care for their hair with confidence and pride.

This work is led in partnership with Amber Starks of Conscious Coils, whose expertise and vision helped shape the program, and made possible in part through the generous support of The Collins Foundation and Elegant Boutique.

Pre-order a kit in the "Order a Kit" section:
www.p48nw.org/black-hair

Impact Night is your invitation to be part of a support system- to help create futures grounded in dignity, confidence, and community.

Join us as we make a positive impact on the trajectory of our kids and young adults.

🎟 Get your discounted early bird tickets now through March 20th at p48nw.org/events and join us for Impact Night on Sunday 5/17/26 from 4-7pm.