MFS has faced significant challenges that prevent us from operating the Americorps program as intended. We have sunsetted this longstanding and impactful program due to the State AmeriCorps program termination by the current administration on April 25, 2025.

We appreciate the essential roles that our members have played in expanding activities, building capacity, and strengthening all MFS programs for over 15 years. We are grateful for all of our AmeriCorps members who have served our community.

Our PEWTW program was just featured in The Oregonian! Learn how we're helping Portland families save big on EVs—and meet the MFS team making it happen.

Curious about what makes Ready, Set, Go! special? Step into the RSG! Corner / Rinconcito — a cozy corner filled with classroom highlights, family resources, and stories from our vibrant community.

Take a look back—and forward—with us on our new 75th Anniversary page.

MFS has a new home in East County—learn why our move to Gresham marks an exciting new chapter in our 75-year legacy of community connection.

Mark your calendar! MFS celebrates 75 years of partnership and progress at A Gathering of Good this fall.

Holly has spent a lifetime helping others—and retirement hasn’t slowed her down one bit. Featured in Ride Connection’s latest newsletter, she continues making an impact through MFS’s Project Linkage program.

Want to build strong business credit but not sure where to start? Check out Business Credit 101, a free video series from MFS Economic Empowerment and Prosper Portland, made for small business owners like you.

MFS CASH Oregon was featured in OPB for providing free, high-quality tax preparation to thousands of Oregonians, securing $18 million in refunds last year. Through the VITA program, our dedicated volunteers help individuals and families navigate tax season with expertise, empathy, and financial empowerment.

The RSG! Home Visiting team recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the Start Early National Home Visiting Summit and advocate for Oregon families. During the visit, they met with District 3 Representative Congresswoman Maxine Dexter to share success stories and discuss the vital role of home visiting programs in supporting maternal and child health, school readiness, and family well-being.

MFS CASH Oregon was recently featured on the Policy for the People podcast, discussing how free tax preparation services help Oregonians access essential tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit. Tune in to learn how our volunteers are making a difference and how you can get involved this tax season!

Discover how our Ready Set Go! preschool program is preparing kids for success while empowering parents through hands-on learning, thanks to a wonderful partnership with North Clackamas Schools. Check out the inspiring video showcasing the program in action!

In partnership with the Oregon Food Bank, MFS and our AmeriCorps members honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by serving our community on MLK Day.

Appointments for our free, high-quality tax prep services by IRS-certified volunteers are available now.

With over 350 attendees, our Winter Holiday Health Fair delivered fun, resources, and festive cheer, thanks to incredible partners and sponsors. See highlights from the event, including heartwarming moments with Black Santa PDX! 🎄✨

Senator Jeff Merkley highlighted our MFS Portland Electric Ways to Work program for its role in connecting underserved communities with clean energy and sustainable transportation

How long is 8 seconds? To many, it's a blink of an eye, a fleeting moment. But for the Black participants in the Juneteenth 8 Second Rodeo, celebrating the holiday and Black rodeo history, 8 seconds is a lifetime.

June is special for many, but for the LGBTQIA+ community, it holds profound significance. Globally recognized as Pride Month, it honors struggles, celebrates victories, and advocates for LGBTQIA+ rights. This month at MFS, we gather voices and stories from staff, volunteers, and program participants to celebrate.

In honor of AANHPI Heritage Month and Older Americans Month, we celebrate Ms. Dora Liang, a remarkable MFS AARP Foundation Experience Corps literacy mentor. Dora's journey from Taiwan to the U.S., her career as a pharmacist, and her newfound passions in retirement showcase her resilience, adaptation, and empowerment.

Discover why playdough is a beloved activity at MFS Ready, Set, Go! early learning programs with our easy-to-follow recipe. Learn how this engaging activity supports cognitive, social-emotional, motor, and language development in children.