Dive into the inspiring journey of Heba and Aziz, who embody resilience, community spirit, and the vibrant tapestry of Arab culture in our community. Read their story of adaptation, growth, and giving back - and how MFS has been a pillar of support in their journey.

Don't miss our story on Ranya Khoury, MFS Community Schools SUN Site Manager, who shares insights into her role, upbringing, and experiences as an Arab American community member working in education. Discover how Ranya's dedication to supporting Arabic-speaking students and fostering cultural understanding enriches our community.

The Oregonian recently published this great MFS CASH Oregon feature!

Thank you East PDX News for featuring the Community Resource Fair that MFS and many other local organizations were a part of earlier this month.

Big thanks to The Bee for this fantastic article on our free volunter-run tax prep service, MFS CASH Oregon!

A warm welcome to our new website from Judy.

Learn how MFS Ways to Work can help you get a low-interest loan & rebates on an electric vehicle.

MFS offers free school-based food pantries and culturally responsive cooking classes in East Portland.

MFS Stark Offices are now home to two incredible murals crafted by the talented Portland-based artist, Jose Solis.

A Gathering of Good 2023 truly lived up to its name—a heartfelt gathering of individuals committed to creating a brighter future. Thanks to the incredible support of our community, we came remarkably close to reaching our fundraising goal of $225,000!

“They’re working to be equitable and fair with pay, they have so many amazing programs that are all doing vital work in the community, they seem to be making an effort to be inclusive and fair to all groups,” writes one employee of this organization that works to address poverty and inequity.”

“In such dark times, this service has been a ray of sunshine. Thank you so much to all the volunteers and staff who make this happen for those in need.” – MFS CASH Oregon Client

"The last two years, we’ve seen our numbers pretty much double and remain pretty steady lately,” said MFS Hunger Relief Program Manager Helen Vank. “With the price of food and gas prices up we’ve seen an increase in folks coming out to our pantries and needing the additional food support that we provide.”

The primary goal of Coins Club is to introduce young students to relevant financial literacy topics, including currency and forms of exchange, community focused reciprocity, and how budgeting and saving applies to more than just money, but also to time and energy.