News & Events

Giving Hope A Home Benefit Concert

Our second Giving Hope a Home event was wonderful! Nearly 300 people joined us at Marylhurst University Clark Commons to hear Mother Regina Marie’s inspiring words, to hear the lovely music of Maureen Briare on harp, Betsy Branch on fiddle, Lauren Sheehan on guitar and to watch the amazing Molly Malone Irish Dancers close the evening. Many people in tears or with wide smiles told us the evening was just what they needed.

Mother Regina Marie’s talk is now availible to listen, watch or download.

We are grateful to all at Marylhurst University who treated us so royally, to all who helped make the evening such a success.

Building Our First House

We have purchased a lot in Northeast Portland where we will build our first home. Numerous friends of Martha & Mary are donating hours of professional services in helping us design the house.

We are working to spread the word and to provide more and more people with the opportunity of making a difference for those at end of life. Here are some opportunities:

COMPANIONS IN VIGIL WITH THOSE WHO ARE DYING We are beginning our Compassionate Companions vigil program for residents of Porthaven Care Center in Northeast Portland. This program is modeled on No One Dies Alone developed by Sandra Clark, RN in Eugene. We are collaborating with the nursing home to provide volunteers to stay by the bedside of persons in their last 24-72 hours. Volunteers may come from all walks of life and will need no professional caregiving experience or credentials.  Contact us for more information and to volunteer.

TEMPORARY CHAPEL In our temporary chapel provided by Catholic Charities and located near Providence Portland Medical Center, we maintain a Book of Prayer Requests and pray especially for those at end of life, for their loved ones and for those who grieve. Send us your prayer requests and contact us about joining us for prayer in the chapel.

END OF LIFE EDUCATION We speak with parishes and other groups on Advance Directives and other end of life issues.  In Fall 2008 we will offer a comprehensive program with experienced presenters covering a wide range of concerns that people encounter at end of life.  Contact us to arrange a program with your group.