In response to reductions in income and its financial reserves William Temple House has made staffing reductions effective April 15, 2009. These cuts, while painful, ensure that the 44-year-old mental health counseling and social services agency will fulfill its mission and meet the needs of the working poor in Portland long into the future.  

The staffing reductions affect the agency’s operations as follows:

• Paid staff will no longer provide social services and emergency food at William Temple House North at 7704 N Hereford Street in north Portland. The facility is on the campus of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church which is considering continuing the food pantry as a volunteer-run operation. Questions regarding the future of emergency food services at St. Andrews Episcopal Church should be directed to Father Albert Krueger, 503.285.0631.
• The food pantry at William Temple House in northwest Portland is now open Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 am to 3 pm. Social Services information and referrals is available Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 3 pm.
• Mental health counseling services continue to be offered by appointment at William Temple House in northwest Portland. Applications are taken Tuesday through Thursday from 10 am to 7 pm.
• The William Temple House Thrift Store is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 7 pm and Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm. The store is closed Monday. Donations may be dropped off at the store Tuesday through Sunday during the hours that the store is open.

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