Friendly House Inc
Friendly House Inc
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About this organization
Mission
Friendly House Is A 21st Century Settlement House That Engages People Across The Age Spectrum To Create A Compassionate, Equitable And Inclusive Society. We Create A Thriving Community By Connecting People Of All Ages And Backgrounds Through Quality Educational, Recreational And Other Life-Sustaining Services.
About
FRIENDLY HOUSE PRESCHOOL IS BASED ON THE BELIEF THAT CHILDREN NEED AN INDIVIDUALIZED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON EACH CHILD'S SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, COGNITIVE, AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT. IT IS A MIXED-MODEL SCHOOL THAT INCLUDES HEAD START SERVICES, PORTLAND CHILDREN'S LEVY-FUNDED SLOTS AND FAMILIES THAT PAY ON A SLIDING FEE SCALE. WE PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN'S GROWING SOCIAL INTERACTIONS, AND PROMOTE COOPERATION AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS, AS WELL AS KINDERGARTEN READINESS. IT IS A HALF-DAY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES THREE FIVE. CHILDREN LEARN AND PLAY TOGETHER UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF EXPERIENCED STAFF. THE PROGRAM OFFERS A MEAL AND SNACK DURING EACH CLASS SESSION, DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS AND ASSESSMENT, AND PARENTING SUPPORT.FRIENDLY HOUSE PLAYGROUP PROVIDES A PLACE FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO THREE YEARS OLD TO MEET AND MAKE FRIENDS. IT IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS OR CAREGIVERS TO EXPLORE A STIMULATING SENSORY ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOP SOCIAL AND MOTOR SKILLS. IT TAKES PLACE IN OUR PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM AND IS WELL-SUPPLIED WITH EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, ROLE-PLAY AND DRESS UP AREAS, READING NOOKS, DISCOVERY TABLES, AND BUILDING TOYS. A WIDE VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES IS AVAILABLE TO CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS SUCH AS PAINTING, WATER AND SAND PLAY, CIRCLE TIME, SNACK AND LARGE MOTOR PLAY IN OUR GYM.FRIENDLY HOUSE AFTER SCHOOL MEETS THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES WHOSE PARENTS ARE WORKING OR IN SCHOOL. IT PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY, AFFORDABLE CARE UTILIZING A SLIDING-SCALE AND SCHOLARSHIPS AND OPERATES FROM 7:00 AM UNTIL SCHOOL BEGINS AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER SCHOOL UNTIL 6:00 P.M., AS WELL AS ALL DAY ON MOST SCHOOL CLOSURE DAYS. WE SERVE FAMILIES WHO ARE HOMELESS OR AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING FULL SCHOLARSHIPS. AFTER SCHOOL ENGAGES CHILDREN IN AGE-APPROPRIATE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ART, SCIENCE, HOMEWORK HELP, SPORTS, FIELD TRIPS AND FREE-CHOICE TIME. CHILDREN ALSO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN CLUBS LIKE PHOTOGRAPHY, THEATER, GARDENING AND MUSIC WITHOUT ADDITIONAL COST FOR FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM HAS A 12:1 CHILD TO TEACHER RATIO. AFTER SCHOOL AND ITS QUALIFIED AND DEDICATED STAFF ARE CERTIFIED BY THE CHILDCARE DIVISION OF OREGON'S EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT. IT SERVES 1/3 OF THE CHAPMAN SCHOOL POPULATION.DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, AFTER SCHOOL BECOMES A DAY CAMP. IT OPERATES FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M. AND IS REPLETE WITH HANDS-ON PROJECTS, FIELD TRIPS, SUMMER CRAFTS AND SPORTS. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PROVIDED FOR QUALIFIED FAMILIES.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “Friendly house is a 21st century settlement house that engages people across the age spectrum to create a compassionate, equitable and inclusive society. we create a thriving community by connecting people of all ages and backgrounds through quality educational, recreational and other life-sustaining services.”.
When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “Creating a thriving community by connecting people of all backgrounds through quality services.”.
- The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is OR.
- The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2020 is 2617 NW SAVIER STREET, PORTLAND, OR, 97210.
- The form submitted by the non-profit for 2020 shows a total of 70 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $155,297.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1930.
- The organization pays $1,874,888 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $219,687 in fundraising expenses.
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