Portland Community Fund Association
PO Box 524, Portland MI  48875

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News & Notes:

  • Next Board meeting: Tuesday, December 6:00 PM at the old Portland Federal Credit Union Building. Those wishing to volunteer should attend at 6:30pm.

  • Meetings: Meetings for the 2011 - 2012 year will be held at Sunset Ridge Community Center the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM. See Calendar link for more details.

  • Thank you! for your support during the 2010-11 year!

  • UPDATE: It is time again to donate non-perishable food items for the upcoming Christmas Giving Program. If you would like to participate, please see below for more information.

  • UPDATE: The Portland Community Fund's Annual Fundraising Campaign is now Underway.  See Calendar For More Information.  

  • UPDATE: New 2012 Grant Applications Available! See Allocations and Grants Link.
Our Mission

The mission of the Portland Community Fund Association is to enhance the quality of life for all citizens, now and for generations to come.  We accomplish this goal by attracting and retaining permanent funds from a wide range of donors.
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Want To Help?

We are always seeking new volunteers to help support our many projects.  By donating only a few hours a month, you can make a difference for your neighbors in Portland. 

You can also support the Portland Community Fund by making a donation.  The money that you donate goes to help us support agencies that provide services in the Portland area to youth, the elderly, low income families, battered women, and much more.  All donations can be mailed to PO Box 524, Portland MI  48875.

You can use payroll deduction to donate--if your employer partipates with any United Way campaign, write in Portland Community Fund Association to designate your contribution. NOTE: Use code UP22

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Our Big Events - Ways to Make A Difference

Annual Coat Drive:

Every October a coat drive is held.  In 2011, over 231 people received coats on our distribution day.  All of the coats not given out in Portland were sent to Ionia for distribution by the Department of Human Services.

Christmas Giving Program:

Our Christmas Giving program provided a Christmas dinner, socks, hats and gloves to 650 individuals in 179 families in the Portland School District.  In addition, 358 children received gifts and a shoebox filled with goodies.  Residents of local nursing homes received personal care items.  The remaining food was donated to the local food banks.

Other Requests:

Also when requested, assistance is provided for families in need due to fire or special circumstances.  Limited funds are available for local emergencies.

Donations Needed

THE PORTLAND COMMUNITY FUND ASSOCIATION IS AGAIN COLLECTING NON-PERISHABLE FOOD DONATIONS FOR THE CHRISTMAS GIVING PROGRAM.  YOUR DONATION ALONG WITH THE PERISHABLE ITEMS (TURKEY, MILK, BREAD AND BUTTER) PURCHASED BY PCFA WILL PROVIDE A COMPLETE CHRISTMAS DINNER TO FAMILIES IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE THAT LIVE IN THE PORTLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT.

WE NEED YOUR HELP COLLECTING THESE ITEMS:

  • STOVE TOP STUFFING
  • INSTANT POTATOES / RICE
  • GRAVY / GRAVY MIX / BROTH
  • CAN VEGETABLES
  • CAN FRUIT
  • BISQUICK  / JIFFY MIX
  • BOXES OF INSTANT JELL-O / PUDDING

ITEMS NOT USED WILL BE DONATED TO THE PORTLAND FOOD BANKS.

DONATIONS MUST BE RETURNED BY DECEMBER 10th TO THE PORTLAND COMMUNITY FUND DONATION BOXES LOCATED AT CITY HALL, TOM’S FOOD CENTER, ANY PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL, ST. PATRICK’S SCHOOL OR ANY LOCAL CHURCH’S.

Thank you for your kind generosity!
Portland Community Fund Association
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