764,160 households in Oregon are living paycheck to paycheck. 73% of these struggling households are employed and earning above the poverty line but still aren’t able to make ends meet.
At Birch, we are dealing with the root of the problem through financial courses and counseling, while simultaneously alleviating participants’ financial pressure through the provision of weekly groceries.
The average family completing their first year is able to decrease their debt by $7,000 and increase their savings by $1,000.
Birch Families
Give $80/month in program dues
Serve at least 2-hours per month in the warehouse
Meet one-on-one with a Financial Literacy Counselor
Enroll in the 4-session re$tart course
Receive access to weekly “shopping” trips in the warehouse, taking home an average of $1,200/month in food and household items