We’ve Got Time to Help’s mission is to serve the entire community, no matter their race, sex, color, creed, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age or economic status. We support our neighbors through multi-faceted contributions to communities, none too big or too small, and strive to assist those in need with respect, compassion, caring and understanding. We want to encourage the people of Portland, OR and surrounding communities to truly make a difference in the lives of others through dedication and commitment to volunteer efforts and to bring a sense of community back to our neighborhoods.

“Helping bring a sense of community back to our neighborhoods since 2009.”

We are a group of people who have been affected by the current economic times. Downsized, laid off, reduced work hours or just plain unable to find employment.

While we are still trying to find steady employment we realized we had time and skills that could benefit others in their time of need and, in the process, feel better about ourselves. After knocking on countless doors, sending out innumerable resumes and contacting thousands of people our personal self worth started sliding. Instead of letting it get to us we decided to help ourselves by helping others. Every single person in this country has some skill or knowledge that would help others in need. This site is dedicated to helping others and in the process helping ourselves.

With an estimated 500,000+ people unemployed in Oregon alone and very few jobs available we end up with time on our hands. If even 1% of the current un/underemployed people volunteered their time for an hour a week that is 5000 hours helping others in need. 5000 hours! Can you even imagine the good that could be done with that? How many lives could be changed for the better? Incredible.

Here is a list of small, local Portland area businesses that have donated time, materials, energy and ideas to We've Got Time to Help! These wonderful companies have supported our cause and we would just love to be able to return their kindness.

Please contact us at wevegottimehelpneeded@q.com or call us at 503-953-6018 and tell us what you need help with. We are here to help anyone who needs assistance. Anyone.

Please email us at wevegottimetohelp@q.com or call 503-953-6018 and let us know that you're available! Tell us if there is a special field that you have experience in or just let us know that you're willing to help in any way that you can. We need every person that we can get. The more people we have the more lives that we are going to be able to change. Thank you for your time and for trying to make our community a better place!

Please see our Projects Page for some up-to-date information on how we are putting projects together.

If you are in need of help or know of someone who needs help, please call or email us and we will get another project started!

COMPLETED Project 1: House Organization in Oregon City

Project 2: Smaller Roofing in NE Portland

COMPLETED Project 3: Community Garden in inner NE Portland

COMPLETED Project 4: Electrical and Plumbing Job

COMPLETED Project 5: Auto Work in inner SE and NE Portland

Project 6: Publicity for We've Got Time to Help (on going)

CANCELLED Project 7: Help man a booth at a Business Vendor Event

COMPLETED Project 8: Helping a local business

COMPLETED Project 9: Auto work

CANCELLED Project 10: Group Project next week

COMPLETED Project 11: Paws to Freedom needs help

COMPLETED Project 12: Fence building and repair

COMPLETED Project 13: Community Gardens, Community Gardens, Community Gardens!

COMPLETED Project 14: Chess anyone?

COMPLETED Project 15: Pick up and delivery for Paws to Freedom

CANCELLED Project 16: Building a wheelchair ramp

COMPLETED Project 17: Medical Alert Bracelet

COMPLETED Project 18: Auto Body Work

COMPLETED Project 19: Extreme Yard Makeover

COMPLETED Project 20: Appliance Moving

COMPLETED Project 21: Multi-Generational Gardens

COMPLETED Project 22: Moving April 4th

COMPLETED Project 23: Spreading Bark Dust

Project 24: Finishing a Bedroom and Bathroom

COMPLETED Project 25: Neighborhood Cleanup

COMPLETED Project 26: Delivery of top soil to a garden

COMPLETED Project 27: Patching and Painting

COMPLETED Project 28: Library needs volunteers

Project 29: Mobile Home needs skirting reattached

Project 30: Porch sanding and repainting

COMPLETED Project 31: Licensed Plumber

COMPLETED Project 32: Horse Arena

Project 33: Teaching refugees to drive

COMPLETED Project 34: Unclogging a gutter

COMPLETED Project 35: Bridges to Independence

Project 36: Shop upgrade

COMPLETED Project 37: Car Seat Repair

COMPLETED Project 38: Moving 05/29

Project 39: Wallpaper removal and painting

If you wish to donate time, equipment, food or services please email us at wevegottimetohelp@q.com or call 503-953-6018 and let us know!

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