Operation Nightwatch Overview

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An Introduction to the Many Facets of Operation Nightwatch

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Where do you go when you have no place to go?

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Spreading the light: The many facets of Operation Nightwatch

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Operation Nightwatch is a night ministry offering friendship community healing

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We welcome each person as an individual, regardless of his or her faith or personal belief.

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No one is required to participate in any of our activities before receiving services.

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The Nightwatch Hospitality Center is located in the Julia West House, SW 13th and Alder in downtown Portland.

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The Hospitality Center is a warm and safe place– a living room for the neighborhood– where lonely hotel residents, homeless people camping out, and others can come to talk, play games, read, or just rest.

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We serve coffee and sandwiches and distribute socks, clothing, blankets, and personal hygiene items.

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The Hospitality Center is open 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

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Our Hospitality Center includes a courtyard so guests can be outside without having to be on the sidewalk.

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Operation Nightwatch is many other things

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The last Wednesday of each month we celebrate Birthday Night with . . . cake and ice cream for everyone!

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One Tuesday night a month, we have popcorn and lemonade, and watch a comedy film. Together, we enjoy the healing power of laughter.

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Day trip outings to nearby parks and cultural sites let Nightwatch guests get away from the city for a time of recreation and renewal.

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Two Saturdays a month, volunteer nurses provide foot care for many of our friends who have to spend too much time on their feet. The nurses wash and massage feet trim nails offer a clean pair of socks

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A worship service is held on Sunday evenings for those who want to “go to church,” but feel uncomfortable in conventional church services.

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Weekly Bible study allows opportunity for personal spiritual development.

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December is the occasion for our annual Christmas party and its food, gifts, and carols.

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Every year Nightwatch holds a Memorial Service at the Downtown Chapel to remember and affirm the lives of street friends who died during the year.

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Operation Nightwatch is all these things: Hospitality Center Birthday Night Comedy Movie Night Outings Foot Care Clinic Sunday Worship Bible Study Christmas Party Memorial Service

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All these services and activities depend on support from our volunteers and donors.

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Operation Nightwatch is a non-profit, totally funded by donations from individuals and organizations. We do not receive funding from any governmental organization.

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We provide hospitality, hope, and healing at times where otherwise there would be none.

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How can I help? Volunteer at the Hospitality Center Volunteer for special events Become a foot care minister Donate supplies and clothing Make a financial contribution Assist with support activities – helping with mailings, organizing supplies & clothing Schedule a speaker for your organization

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Contact Gary Davis, Executive Director 503-220-0438 www.operationnightwatch.org

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Spread the light!