Neighborhood Nonprofit Spotlight: Northwest Children's Outreach

Patch talks to Northwest Children's Outreach about it's work in the Portland area.

Patch: Tell Patch a little bit about your organization!

NCO: Northwest Children's Outreach (NCO) is an ALL volunteer organization serving local impoverished children through local care providers.

Patch: How does your organization help to strengthen the local community?

NCO: Children who have basic needs met are free to learn, interact appropriately with peers, and develop healthy self-esteem increasing their ability to function in and contribute to the society in which they live.

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Patch: What is the biggest struggle your organization faces?

NCO: In order to better meet the needs of local impoverished families, NCO relies upon individual, families, and groups to volunteer at each of our centers on a regular basis. Groups can schedule by emailing. Individuals and families may just show up at a center during open hours.

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Patch: What do you hope for the future of your nonprofit?

NCO: It is the desire of NCO's volunteer board of directors to continue as a nonprofit without paid employees. That way, the vast majority of money donated can be used for items children need, rather than employment related costs. (In 2015 NCO’s overhead was less than 5 cents on the dollar leaving 95 cents to be spent on things the community doesn’t as readily donate, but children need.)

Photo via Northwest Children's Outreach