Scott Kerman
@skermanpdx.bsky.social
Nonprofit homeless services, Portland Oregon. #Homelessness #foodinsecurity
Serving & sheltering w dignity. Promoting hope for persons w mental illness & addiction. Previously a criminal defense atty & educator. Living well w multiple sclerosis since 2001
Serving & sheltering w dignity. Promoting hope for persons w mental illness & addiction. Previously a criminal defense atty & educator. Living well w multiple sclerosis since 2001
Found a willing audience at Blanchet Farm to help me practice my speech for Sunday’s Lend a Helping Hand Brunch!
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February 28, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Found a willing audience at Blanchet Farm to help me practice my speech for Sunday’s Lend a Helping Hand Brunch!
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Finding plenty of inspiration at Blanchet Farm for my speech at Sunday’s Blanchet House Lend a Helping Hand Brunch!
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February 28, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Finding plenty of inspiration at Blanchet Farm for my speech at Sunday’s Blanchet House Lend a Helping Hand Brunch!
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Can’t wait to read this!
Can’t wait to read this!
February 26, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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Can’t wait to read this!
Can’t wait to read this!
Restoring dignity happens in many ways at Blanchet House, incl. free haircuts to meal guests in the parking lot next to our free café. We know it takes more than meals to promote hope & alleviate suffering. That’s why we provide wraparound services in addition to hot meals
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February 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Restoring dignity happens in many ways at Blanchet House, incl. free haircuts to meal guests in the parking lot next to our free café. We know it takes more than meals to promote hope & alleviate suffering. That’s why we provide wraparound services in addition to hot meals
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Wrap around services are essential for people exp. unsheltered homelessness or housing insecurity. Blanchet House has developed a roster of supportive services to complement our meal services. Health care & mental health services in pop-up clinics held in the parking lot adjacent to our free Cafe.
February 11, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Wrap around services are essential for people exp. unsheltered homelessness or housing insecurity. Blanchet House has developed a roster of supportive services to complement our meal services. Health care & mental health services in pop-up clinics held in the parking lot adjacent to our free Cafe.
In the past yr, Blanchet House provided Day Center Services thanks to Multnomah Cty funding. Although covering only a portion of our expenses, it has significantly helped us sustain & expand services to address growing demand & support those w social & economic challenges
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February 8, 2025 at 7:36 PM
In the past yr, Blanchet House provided Day Center Services thanks to Multnomah Cty funding. Although covering only a portion of our expenses, it has significantly helped us sustain & expand services to address growing demand & support those w social & economic challenges
@blanchethouse.bsky.social
@blanchethouse.bsky.social
Much chatter that people won’t go downtown in Portland. Well, each day 50+ volunteers age 14-84 come to Old Town to serve at Blanchet House!
#homelessness
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February 7, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Much chatter that people won’t go downtown in Portland. Well, each day 50+ volunteers age 14-84 come to Old Town to serve at Blanchet House!
#homelessness
#volunteer
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#homelessness
#volunteer
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On brutally cold nights like we’ve been having in Portland, it’s the lucky few who have sleeping bags at least. Not so lucky of course, but many don’t have that much. 30 degrees when Blanchet House opened for breakfast, serving hot coffee & oatmeal.
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February 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
On brutally cold nights like we’ve been having in Portland, it’s the lucky few who have sleeping bags at least. Not so lucky of course, but many don’t have that much. 30 degrees when Blanchet House opened for breakfast, serving hot coffee & oatmeal.
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#homelessness
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Proud to say that the Blanchet House & Farm community resolutely stands by its Core Values & its commitment to alleviate suffering & offer hope for a better life by serving essential aid with dignity. Blanchet House serves anyone who comes to our doors without judgment.
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January 21, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Proud to say that the Blanchet House & Farm community resolutely stands by its Core Values & its commitment to alleviate suffering & offer hope for a better life by serving essential aid with dignity. Blanchet House serves anyone who comes to our doors without judgment.
@blanchethouse.bsky.social
@blanchethouse.bsky.social
It’s a holiday, but Blanchet House is open for services. We’re grateful for volunteers who’ve chosen to serve with us today.
#homelessness
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#homelessness
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January 20, 2025 at 2:34 PM
It’s a holiday, but Blanchet House is open for services. We’re grateful for volunteers who’ve chosen to serve with us today.
#homelessness
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We were able to give this wee doggie a new sweater at dinner last night. Blanchet House is helping all of our meal guests stay warm during this week’s colder than normal temperatures.
#homelessness
#pets
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#homelessness
#pets
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January 18, 2025 at 6:09 PM
We were able to give this wee doggie a new sweater at dinner last night. Blanchet House is helping all of our meal guests stay warm during this week’s colder than normal temperatures.
#homelessness
#pets
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#homelessness
#pets
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January 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
December 25, 2024 at 6:45 PM
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Santa came down the chimney at Blanchet House and Farm to bring presents for residents! Thank you to all of the elves who helped make this a special holiday for everyone!
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#santa
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December 25, 2024 at 6:17 PM
Santa came down the chimney at Blanchet House and Farm to bring presents for residents! Thank you to all of the elves who helped make this a special holiday for everyone!
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#christmas
#santa
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Brand new scarves, hats, and gloves for our Christmas Eve dinner guests at Blanchet House!
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#freemeals
#foodinsecurity
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December 25, 2024 at 12:52 AM
Brand new scarves, hats, and gloves for our Christmas Eve dinner guests at Blanchet House!
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#freemeals
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Many people seeking meals @ other services at Blanchet House are challenged by physical disabilities. There isn’t enough shelter or affordable housing that meets their needs.
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#disability
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#disability
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December 19, 2024 at 3:39 PM
Many people seeking meals @ other services at Blanchet House are challenged by physical disabilities. There isn’t enough shelter or affordable housing that meets their needs.
#homeless
#disability
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#homeless
#disability
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We have a new member of the Blanchet Farm family! Meet Otis, who will join his new friends Miko, Boone, and Mac.
December 15, 2024 at 6:50 PM
We have a new member of the Blanchet Farm family! Meet Otis, who will join his new friends Miko, Boone, and Mac.
Loving how our Christmas tree cut from Blanchet Farm looks in our Old Town free cafe!
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December 12, 2024 at 3:47 PM
Loving how our Christmas tree cut from Blanchet Farm looks in our Old Town free cafe!
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#foodinsecurity
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Enjoying a hard boiled egg at Blanchet House this morning! Pets are important to people we serve, so they are very welcome.
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#foodinsecurity
#pets
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#homelessness
#foodinsecurity
#pets
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December 9, 2024 at 3:17 PM
Enjoying a hard boiled egg at Blanchet House this morning! Pets are important to people we serve, so they are very welcome.
#homelessness
#foodinsecurity
#pets
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#homelessness
#foodinsecurity
#pets
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Just a reminder that banning tents doesn’t solve the shelter and housing problem.
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#poverty
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December 6, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Just a reminder that banning tents doesn’t solve the shelter and housing problem.
#homelessness
#poverty
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#homelessness
#poverty
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Celebration
Blanchet Farm Honey took 1st place in a blind taste test by Portland Urban Beekeepers! Out of 21 entries! Blanchet Farm residents in our addiction recovery program learn how to care for our bees & harvest honey guided by volunteer beekeepers
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#honey
#beekeeping
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#recovery
Blanchet Farm Honey took 1st place in a blind taste test by Portland Urban Beekeepers! Out of 21 entries! Blanchet Farm residents in our addiction recovery program learn how to care for our bees & harvest honey guided by volunteer beekeepers
#bees
#honey
#beekeeping
#addiction
#recovery
December 5, 2024 at 3:27 PM
Celebration
Blanchet Farm Honey took 1st place in a blind taste test by Portland Urban Beekeepers! Out of 21 entries! Blanchet Farm residents in our addiction recovery program learn how to care for our bees & harvest honey guided by volunteer beekeepers
#bees
#honey
#beekeeping
#addiction
#recovery
Blanchet Farm Honey took 1st place in a blind taste test by Portland Urban Beekeepers! Out of 21 entries! Blanchet Farm residents in our addiction recovery program learn how to care for our bees & harvest honey guided by volunteer beekeepers
#bees
#honey
#beekeeping
#addiction
#recovery
It was bitter cold outside Blanchet House in Portland this morning. 29 w the wind. It’s inhumane how people are left to survive. We’re eager to work with our community partners to advance meaningful change.
#homelessness
#shelter
#poverty
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#homelessness
#shelter
#poverty
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December 4, 2024 at 3:58 PM
It was bitter cold outside Blanchet House in Portland this morning. 29 w the wind. It’s inhumane how people are left to survive. We’re eager to work with our community partners to advance meaningful change.
#homelessness
#shelter
#poverty
@blanchethouse.bsky.social
#homelessness
#shelter
#poverty
@blanchethouse.bsky.social
Blanchet House invites meal guests to bring bikes, small carts, & belongings into our free café. They leave other items outside trusting our staff will help watch over their valued possessions. When people have very little, the little they have is precious to them.
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December 4, 2024 at 1:18 AM
Blanchet House invites meal guests to bring bikes, small carts, & belongings into our free café. They leave other items outside trusting our staff will help watch over their valued possessions. When people have very little, the little they have is precious to them.
@blanchethouse.bsky.social
@blanchethouse.bsky.social
Frigid temps in Old Town Portland during breakfast service. Volunteer Diane is handing out knit hats and scarves made by supporters. It’s #givingtuesday, & Blanchet House is grateful to have warm clothing to give to our meal guests.
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#homelessness
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December 3, 2024 at 3:06 PM
Frigid temps in Old Town Portland during breakfast service. Volunteer Diane is handing out knit hats and scarves made by supporters. It’s #givingtuesday, & Blanchet House is grateful to have warm clothing to give to our meal guests.
#homelessness
@blanchethouse.bsky.social
#homelessness
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Blanchet House is serving a hot breakfast, but it’s so cold out that some people stay bundled up rather than get up for food. We’ll hand out winter clothing as donations arrive. Find out how you can help on our website blanchethouse.org.
#homelessness
#foodinsecurity
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#homelessness
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December 2, 2024 at 3:01 PM
Blanchet House is serving a hot breakfast, but it’s so cold out that some people stay bundled up rather than get up for food. We’ll hand out winter clothing as donations arrive. Find out how you can help on our website blanchethouse.org.
#homelessness
#foodinsecurity
@blanchethouse.bsky.social
#homelessness
#foodinsecurity
@blanchethouse.bsky.social