Allen Temple CME Church Project
March 26-27 - NE Portland 

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Catalyst pitched-in with other community partners to restore the 100-year old building of an African-American church that provides free services to the poor and needy of Portland.

On February 7, 2015, Allen Temple CME Church endured two electrical fires that caused major damage to the roof and interior of the church building.  In 2016 they began a campaign to rally the community; urging business leaders, families, churches, and community organizations to help them rebuild.  They have been meeting temporarily at a partnering church facility while their historic home is rebuilt.  It's been a long process, and they are nearly finished.  Catalyst mobilized volunteers to help them get ready to re-open this year! 

Since 1949 the Allen Temple CME Church has been a community-oriented church serving the Northeast and North Portland communities through dynamic community outreach programs; such as drug abuse recovery, homeless services, and a food-bank that serves approx. 1,400 individuals each year.  You can learn more about the church at https://www.atcpdx.org.

Catalyst built about 150 feet of wood fencing around the perimeter, and as screening for the waste bin area & HVAC utilities.  Fencing projects are always a lot of fun, and great for volunteers of all ages & skill levels.  We had about 25-40 willing participants, and it was awesome!