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Easterseals Oregon Summer Day Camp Registration is open!

This summer, Easterseals Oregon will be providing summer day camp programming in four locations around the Portland Metro area and surrounding communities! This exciting new program is designed to offer a safe, engaging, and intentional camp environment to children ages 11-14 with disabilities, under the care of trained staff and volunteers at a minimum of a 3-1 ratio.

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Our vision is to create and deliver disability services, workforce development and housing programs that result in 100% included and empowered participants in their communities.

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2023 Camp Registration

The registration period for our 2023 all-abilities summer camp program is now open! If you want to learn more, register a camper, or volunteer, click the link below to learn more.

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7300 SW Hunziker St, Suite 103
Portland, OR 97223
Phone: 503-228-5108

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What's New At

Easterseals Oregon

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In response to the needs of our communities, Easterseals Oregon is launching a new Summer Day Camp program in and around the Portland metro area for youth ages 11 to 14 with disabilities and special needs. This program will provide fun, safe, and thoughtful care.
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Please join us in welcoming Matt Sorenson as our Director of Housing Services! Matt started his non profit career in the disability services field and has long been a fan of Easterseals, and he is excited for the opportunity to lead the ESO housing teams!

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Stories of Hope

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Cultivating Ivan's Desire to Help Others

Ivan made it clear that he had a desire to help others; and through his determination and perseverance, we helped him start a new career.

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Helping US Army Veteran, Robert Spread Kindness

After struggling for years with PTSD and other barriers, Robert was ready to find happiness, stability, and direction again.

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Dany's Path to Independence and Employment

When Dany needed help identifying and achieving career goals, our Connecting Communities Program was the perfect stepping stone.

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Getting the Tools to Carve Out a New Future

This Veteran's journey from homelessness to housed and employed was a test of his body and his mind, but he pushed through.

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Cultivating Maggie's Career Shift

After 20 years as a nurse, Maggie could no longer physically accomplish the required tasks, but what would she do now?

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Charles Meets "The Boss" - A Veterans' Employment Success Story

With the help of our partners at Precision Fulfillment, we were able to help get homeless Veteran, Charles into stable employment

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Mark Leveraged His Existing Skills to Escape Homelessness

After becoming homeless during the deepest stages of the pandemic, Mark needed help identifying steps back to independence.

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Elijah's Journey (Part 2)

Earlier this year, we shared Elijah's success in our housing assistance program. Now we're happy to share his employment assistance story, too!

Get to Know Our Programs

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Empowering Seniors in a Changing Job Market

The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) assists low-income seniors seeking employment, training assistance, and social engagement. Through our transitional employment program, we equip seniors with updated skills, empowering them to enter a new and changing job market.

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Breaking Down Language Barriers to Build Up Communities

One of the biggest challenges to attaining employment in the Latin-American community is the language barrier. The Connecting Communities program provides employment services for individuals with disabilities who have language and/or literacy barriers, empowering them to pursue their career goals.

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Serving the Families of Those Who Have Served Our Country

Our Supportive Services for Veteran Families program provides support to veterans and their families to find permanent housing, prevent eviction, obtain documentation, secure benefits (SSI or VA), and increase skills and income.

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