Northwest Portland Ministries, Inc. (NWPM) creates a caring community of volunteers who help neighbors in need. We inspire volunteers from congregations and the larger community to support neighbors to live with dignity and purpose. We provide food, transportation, recreation and helping hands.

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Volunteer driver finds “kindness and love” in her time with NWPM

Andrea List has been a volunteer driver for Northwest Portland Ministries since last summer.

Although Andrea was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, her family moved to Portland in 1968 when her father, Walter List, graduated from dental school. Andrea and her sister Cara grew up in the Pacific Northwest with a love and enjoyment of nature. Backpacking, running, biking, horse camps, racquetball in the summer, and snow skiing in the winter help Andrea keep active. Other hobbies include gardening and landscaping.

Andrea has had many pets, including goats, tropical fish, a dog named Bashka (meaning “bear”), a rabbit named Helen, and currently a cat named Lucy.

Andrea’s mother, Barbara, has Lou Gehrig's Disease, and has taught Andrea compassion for the needs of others. Andrea says she has found much to admire in the programs and services of NWPM.

Andrea proudly volunteers twice a week for NWPM, driving two gentlemen to Trinity Episcopal Church, where the volunteer staff provides fun and stimulating activities for Alzheimer’s patients and peace of mind for their families.

Andrea says, “Volunteering for Northwest Portland Ministries has taught me such kindness and love, with the services we provide and the numerous activities involving caring people who help throughout the year.”