Quest Monthly - February
Black History Month serves as an important opportunity to honor the profound contributions that Black and African Americans have made in shaping both our nation’s history and future, including right here in Portland, OR. It is more crucial now than ever to celebrate, amplify Black voices, and participate in the ongoing struggles for racial equity.
Upcoming Groups
Quest Community Miso Making 2/5/26 | Thursday 3:30pm | Open to all persons participating in: Quest WISH, Quest HIV Services, Mental Health Services. Learn More Here
Beeswax Candle Making 2/12/26 | Thursday 4:00-5:00pm | Open to program participants of: WISH. Contact your Quest WISH provider directly to sign-up. Learn More Here
Freedom From Smoking Begins: 3/5/26 | Thursdays 10:00-11:30am | Open to all persons participating in: Quest WISH, Quest HIV Services, Mental Health Services. Learn More Here
Community Resources
The Chronic Pain Project - creates visibility for artists living with chronic pain by centering their authentic stories and lived experiences. Through exhibitions, workshops, and community gatherings, they build connection and understanding around chronic pain—moving beyond clinical perspectives to honor the creativity, dignity, and depth that emerge from living with these conditions.
You can visit their monthly exhibit or connect with a supportive community through monthly groups and workshops at chronicpainproject.org/upcoming-events.
Migra whistle - Portland's ICE alert whistle coalition. Learn More Here
Not everyone can be in the streets blowing a whistle on ICE, but the network grows in other ways too.
You can:
🚨 Drop a handful of whistle kits in a community fridge or free library
🚨 Share the whistle codes online
🚨Explain whistle codes at local gatherings
🚨Talk to your neighbors and make a community safety plan together
🚨Tell a friend who tells a friend. Every echo helps. Every whistle makes the network stronger
🚨Keep the message alive—protect each other, stay loud, and stay connected!
Community For Positive Aging - is a 501c3 not-for-profit, age-positive hub that offers a multitude of no-cost donation based services, a devoted team enhanced by peer-run programs, and resources that empower you to learn, connect, and grow. Their services are designed with attention, compassion, and respect for those age 55 and older, they believe that younger and older generations, alike, deserve experiences that reflect positive aging. Learn more about their breadth of services including things such as weekly food pantry, community groups, foot care clinic, supportive housing, emergency preparedness, and more! Learn More Here
The Cupcake Girls - provides confidential support to those involved in the sex industry, as well as trauma-informed outreach, advocacy, holistic resources, and referral services to provide prevention and aftercare to those affected by sex trafficking. They provide nonjudgmental support to empower our program participants in their pursuits through respect, resources, and relationships. Learn More Here