William Temple House restores hope and renews strength in individuals and families, in a welcoming and respectful atmosphere, through:

• Mental Health Counseling
• Emergency Social Services
• Voluntary Pastoral Care

William Temple House - Helping Others Help Themselves

What is William Temple House?
William Temple House is the only faith-based human service charity serving working poor families through...

• Mental Health Counseling
• Emergency Social Services
• Voluntary Pastoral Care
  ...at one-third of the cost of government agencies.

Who are the working poor?
The working poor are defined as those directly above the poverty level.

Caught in a gap of services, the working poor are disqualified from state assistance (because of their employment) and lack private health care coverage (since their work combines one or more part-time jobs).

How can I make a difference?
Families in crisis need material, emotional and spiritual support.

Donations of non-perishable foods, clothing, hygiene and infant items provide emergency relief.

Contributions of cash, securities or real estate, directly benefit families by meeting urgent needs
of mental health counseling and provide flexibility to meet housing, utility, and other special requests.

How efficient is WTH?
WTH maximizes paid staff efforts through faithful volunteers, reducing overhead costs.

Over 260 annual volunteers, donate their time, talent and treasure to deliver quality, professional services to local families in need.

During a time when many agencies have reduced services or closed shop, WTH expanded emergency social services to North Portland and Hillsboro. Through faith-based, community partnerships, WTH continues to broaden services to meet documented areas of need.

What are WTH’s income sources?
WTH models independence by remaining free of local, state, federal or United Way support, avoiding costly red tape and overhead expenses.

WTH is a conduit of our donor’s concern for local families in need. Individuals, foundations, businesses and churches provide the monetary and in-kind support required for WTH to meet one-eighth of the working poor families in the greater metropolitan area.

How will my contribution be spent?

For every dollar, WTH distributes ten pounds of food.

For every dollar, WTH clothes a child.

For $5 per counseling session, WTH listens and walks with a family in crisis.

Restoring hope and self-sufficiency to a family:
Priceless

What difference does WTH make?

WTH provides...

A family with a week’s worth of self-selected
groceries, in a culturally inclusive food pantry

Outcome:
Dignity and Independence

Emergency assistance to keep families together
(rent, utility and prescription assistance)

Outcome:
Family Security & Independence

A wardrobe of age-appropriate clothing and school
supplies for children - twice a year

Outcome:
Increased Self-Confidence and School Attendance

Professional Mental Health Counseling sessions
regardless of income or circumstances

Outcome:
Promotes Mental & Emotional Health

Voluntary pastoral care in a
non-threatening atmosphere

Outcome:
Spiritual Renewal

WTH program participants are more productive workers, more responsible citizens and motivated to maintain their jobs and their independence.

To learn more about WTH services
and opportunities to become involved:

William Temple House
2023 NW Hoyt St., Portland, OR 97209
p: 503.226.3021 ext.235
www.williamtemple.org
ajohnson@williamtemple.org

WTH Thrift Store
2230 NW Glisan (and 23rd Ave.)
Portland, OR 97210
p: 503.222.3328